Many people only see Succinct's zkVM, but in fact, @Succinct is also exploring deeper optimizations—hardware acceleration. For example, the collaboration with AntChain on FPGA acceleration has directly increased the performance of SP1 by 20 times.

What does this mean? Traditionally, proof generation could take several minutes, but with hardware acceleration, the time can be compressed to just a few seconds. For scenarios that require high real-time performance, such as on-chain payment settlements, cross-chain transfers, and AI data verification, this is a decisive advantage. 🔒

This combination of software and hardware is actually the key to what differentiates Succinct from other ZK projects. Most teams focus solely on software optimization, while #SuccinctLabs simultaneously lays out both software and hardware, making SP1 a true 'high-performance ZK engine.'

This also directly enhances the competitiveness of the Prover Network: nodes are not just competing on computing power but can also achieve higher efficiency through specialized equipment. Ultimately, all performance improvements will be reflected in user experience, while the underlying economic cycle is captured through $PROVE .