Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are great in theory, but historically they’ve been complex, slow, and expensive to build. Succinct is changing that by architecting the world’s first decentralized prover network, making ZK technology accessible, scalable, and simple to use.
At the heart of this system is SP1, an open-source zk virtual machine that lets developers write standard Rust (or any LLVM-compiled) code and then generate verifiable proofs without needing specialized cryptography skills. SP1 delivers between 4× to 28× faster performance compared to traditional approaches, while boosting developer productivity by 100× or more.
In August 2025, Succinct launched its mainnet, backed by the introduction of the native PROVE token, which fuels the system's incentive model: provers earn PROVE for generating proofs, and requesters pay in PROVE. The network has since processed over 5 million proofs, secured $4 billion in value, and supports 35+ protocols including Polygon, Celestia, Mantle, and Lido.
Succinct’s architecture mirrors what we’ve seen in successful modular systems: an off-chain auctioneer routes proof requests while on-chain settlement verifies them. This hybrid model delivers API-like speed and swagger, backed by Ethereum-level security and transparency.
On the economics side, PROVE has seen a strong debut hitting $1.50 soon after launch, backed by high liquidity and investor enthusiasm. Its role includes governance and staking, aligning incentives across the ecosystem.
Bottom line: Succinct transforms zero-knowledge from a cryptographer’s playground into dev-friendly, modular infrastructure. Whether you're building rollups, AI agents, zkEVMs, or privacy tools, Succinct offers the proving layer you plug into scalable, secure, and built for mainstream adoption.
