When zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology is implemented, it often falls into passivity due to 'rigid dependence'—depending on a certain chain makes it impossible to adapt when new chains emerge; relying on a single computing power leads to proof interruptions during hardware failures; relying on a single scenario causes value to drop to zero when demand changes. Succinct Labs, with SP1 zkVM at its core, builds an elastic trusted system of 'no chain binding, no computing power bottlenecks, and no scenario limits', upgrading ZKP infrastructure from a tool 'bound by a single resource' to a core support that can flexibly respond to changes, fundamentally breaking the industry's 'rigid dependence' dilemma.
1. Breaking chain dependency: Full ecosystem adaptation + dynamic compatibility, not binding to a single chain.
The 'chain binding' pain point of traditional ZKP infrastructure is significant—proof logic developed for Ethereum requires 80% of the code to be restructured to interface with Bitcoin; after adapting to industry blockchains, a new public chain launch requires redeveloping interfaces, thus limiting ecological expansion to a single chain. SP1 zkVM achieves 'no chain binding' through a 'dual-track adaptation architecture':
• Native multi-chain integration: It’s not just simple compatibility, but deeply embedding into the core protocols of each chain—when collaborating with Bitcoin, the SP1 proof logic is integrated into the BitVM2 script system, allowing the generated 'BTC ownership proof' to be directly verified by Bitcoin nodes without the need for third-party intermediaries; when adapting to Ethereum, the SP1-CC co-processor natively connects to the EVM runtime, allowing the EVM chain to support complex ZKP calculations without modifying its core code, enabling a certain DeFi protocol to achieve 'trusted settlement of multi-chain assets', reducing cross-chain development costs by 70%;
• Dynamic adaptation of new chains: With a built-in 'chain protocol learning engine', when a new chain (like the Layer3 project launched in 2025) goes live, the engine can automatically parse its verification rules and data formats, generating adaptive interfaces within 24 hours. When a new Layer3 project connected to SP1, it completed cross-chain proof recognition in just 3 days, while traditional solutions required 2 months to reconstruct the adaptation module, completely eliminating the passive situation of 'new chains becoming outdated'.
This 'native integration + dynamic adaptation' allows SP1 to become the first ZKP infrastructure that is not bound to any single chain, currently stably supporting 28 mainstream chains such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, BNB Chain, and 12 industrial blockchains, with the cost of connecting new chains continuously decreasing as the ecosystem expands.
2. Breaking computing power dependence: Multi-source computing power pool + dynamic scheduling, avoiding bottlenecks from single hardware.
ZKP proof generation often gets interrupted due to 'rigid dependence on computing power'—relying on a single CPU cluster can lead to lag in high-frequency scenarios, while dependence on a certain FPGA manufacturer can cause proof suspension during hardware failures, and building computing power independently is too costly. SP1 achieves 'no bottleneck in computing power' through an 'elastic computing power network':
• Multi-source computing power aggregation: Integrating ZAN (AntChain OpenLabs) FPGA clusters, AWS cloud computing power, and decentralized CPU nodes to form a 'hybrid computing power pool'—FPGA is responsible for large-scale high-concurrency proofs (such as data from millions of IoT devices), generating proofs 20 times faster than traditional CPUs; CPU nodes handle small-scale high-frequency demands (like NFT cross-chain), with costs as low as $0.02 per transaction; cloud computing power addresses sudden demands (like logistics document verification during e-commerce promotions), ensuring uninterrupted computing power. During a major promotion for a cross-border e-commerce platform, SP1 automatically scheduled cloud computing power, processing 500,000 proofs in a single day without any lag and staying within budget;
• Dynamic scheduling protocol: Self-developed 'demand-supply matching algorithm for computing power' monitors the load and security of each computing power node in real-time—if a certain FPGA node fails, the protocol will switch tasks to other nodes within 10 seconds; if there is a surge in small proof demand, it will automatically expand CPU nodes; if a high-risk proof (such as large BTC cross-chain) is detected, it prioritizes distributing to nodes with high security ratings. This scheduling increases the utilization rate of computing power resources from 30% to 85%, while maintaining a proof generation success rate of 99.99%, completely freeing itself from dependence on a single computing power.
Enterprises do not need to build their own computing power; they can connect to an elastic computing power pool through the SP1 API. After a certain manufacturing enterprise connected, its computing power costs were reduced by 60%, and it had not interrupted the generation of trusted proof for equipment even once due to computing power issues.
3. Breaking scenario dependence: Modular combination + value extension, not limited to single demand.
The 'scenario dependence' of traditional ZKP limits value—proofs generated for supply chain customs clearance cannot be used for financing; proofs generated for equipment factory release cannot adapt to subsequent operational needs, and the proof value ends with the single scenario. SP1 achieves 'no limitations on scenarios' through a 'scenario elastic architecture':
• Modular scenario combination: Breaking down different scenario demands into 'atomic modules' (like 'asset ownership', 'data integrity', 'compliance labels'), allowing enterprises to combine modules as needed—building a 'trusted solution for the entire lifecycle of equipment', which can combine 'factory parameter module + operational data module + residual value assessment module'; building a 'green energy value solution', which can combine 'power generation module + carbon reduction calculation module + cross-chain transaction module'. A certain photovoltaic power station combined 3 types of modules, allowing one proof of power generation data to be used for carbon credit trading, bank green loans, and grid acceptance, amplifying the proof value by 3 times.
• Dynamic value extension: Supports proof 'status updates and scenario expansion'—when the operational data of equipment changes, SP1 automatically generates incremental proofs, updating the original proof's 'operational status' label without the need to regenerate the full proof. A certain equipment proof initially used for factory acceptance can later add a 'rental ownership' label for leasing and then add a 'second-hand transaction' label for disposal, allowing one proof to span the entire lifecycle of the equipment, continuously extending its value.
This 'combination + extension' allows SP1's proof to cover all scenarios from 'data collection' to 'value realization'. A certain automotive parts manufacturer increased the reuse rate of equipment proof from 15% to 80% through this model, and the additional revenue from the extended value of a single piece of equipment exceeded 6,000 yuan.
Summary
The core innovation of Succinct Labs lies not in optimizing the technical parameters of ZKP but in building an 'elastic trusted system'—breaking chain dependency allows for an unbounded ecosystem, breaking computing power dependence removes operational bottlenecks, and breaking scenario dependence allows for limitless value. The SP1 zkVM is no longer a tool 'bound by a single resource', but a ZKP infrastructure that can flexibly respond to changes in chains, computing power, and scenarios. This is the core demand of the blockchain industry for trusted infrastructure—unconstrained by fixed resources, it can continuously create value as the industry develops. With the deepening trends of multi-chain collaboration, diversified computing power, and complex scenarios, Succinct is expected to become the mainstream choice for ZKP infrastructure with its 'elastic system', driving ZKP technology to truly achieve 'full ecosystem, no dependencies, high value' implementation.
