What is Succinct (PROVE)?

Key Takeaways

Succinct is building a protocol on Ethereum that coordinates a distributed network of provers to generate zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) for any piece of software.

The goal of the network is to make ZK proofs faster, cheaper, and easier to use without having to run your own testing infrastructure.

The protocol operates as a bilateral marketplace that connects requesters and provers to support a wide range of applications, such as bridges, oracles, and AI agents.

The network uses an off-chain auction system to match requests with provers, and the results are settled on-chain through smart contracts.

Introduction

Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) are an effective way to demonstrate the truth of something without revealing the details. They are used across various platforms, from blockchains to privacy tools, but generating these proofs often requires expensive hardware and deep knowledge of cryptography.

Succinct is developing a protocol on Ethereum that streamlines this process. Instead of building custom infrastructure from scratch, developers can request proofs from a shared network of provers. This simplifies the integration of ZKP into applications like rollups, bridges, AI agents, and games without the need for specialized hardware or advanced cryptographic knowledge.