The value of Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology has never been about "parameters lying in laboratories", but about whether it can penetrate into the segmented scenarios of the industry—DeFi users fear liquidation without warning, cross-border trade fears document forgery, and novice Web3 users fear complex operations. These "small pain points" may seem trivial, but they are significant obstacles to the implementation of blockchain. Succinct Labs did not take a "large and complete" technical route, but focused on "breaking the barriers of scenarios", customizing ZK solutions for the specific needs of different fields, allowing trustworthy value to truly enter the "capillary vessels" of scenarios like DeFi, cross-border trade, and novice users, solving "small problems" that others have not addressed, and unlocking the practical potential of ZK technology.
1. Addressing the "small pain points" of Web3 natives: making DeFi more stable and NFTs more genuine
For Web3 native users, the "surprise attack" of DeFi liquidation and the "lack of security" in NFT forgery are high-frequency pain points in daily use—the former may cause users to lose assets in their sleep, while the latter makes collectors worry about "buying fake NFTs". Traditional solutions either rely on centralized warnings or have excessively high verification costs. Succinct Labs' SP1 zkVM provides lightweight ZK solutions for these "small pain points".
In the DeFi scenario, after a leading lending protocol integrates SP1, it develops the "Pre-liquidation ZK Early Warning System": when a user's collateral ratio approaches the liquidation line, the system automatically generates a ZK proof of "collateral asset value change", pushing an early warning to the user 1 hour in advance without disclosing user position details, while also calculating the "optimal top-up amount". After this feature went live, passive liquidation rates for users decreased by 62%, and complaints resulting from liquidation decreased by 80%, addressing the core anxiety of "liquidation without warning".
In the NFT field, SP1's "Full-Chain ZK Authentication" solution leaves forgers nowhere to hide: when NFT creators upload their works, SP1 generates an "Originality ZK Proof"; during circulation, each transaction is accompanied by a ZKP of "ownership transfer". Buyers do not need to rely on platform endorsements; they can confirm the authenticity of NFTs simply by verifying the proof. After integration with a niche art NFT platform, the ratio of forged NFTs dropped from 15% to 0.3%, and the proportion of creators willing to list exclusive works increased by 55%, truly transforming "NFT authenticity" from a slogan into a tangible technical guarantee.
2. Breaking micro-blocks in the real economy: making cross-border trade faster and medical data more secure
The implementation of blockchain in the real economy often gets stuck on "micro-obstacles in processes"—in cross-border trade, multi-step document verification takes 3 days; in chronic disease management, patients have to resubmit examination reports during referrals. These "time-consuming and labor-intensive small matters" are precisely where ZK technology can play a role. Succinct Labs has customized ZK solutions that are "low-threshold and highly adaptable" for these scenarios.
In the field of cross-border trade, a foreign trade company used SP1 to develop a "Document ZK Aggregate Verification System": previously, customs declarations, bills of lading, and quality inspection reports had to be submitted separately to customs, banks, and buyers, with each step requiring individual review, taking a total of 72 hours. Now, the system generates a ZK aggregate proof from key information of multiple documents, and all parties involved only need to verify this proof to confirm the authenticity of all documents, reducing the review time to 4 hours and lowering labor costs by 70%. More critically, this solution does not require companies to reconstruct existing IT systems; they only need to embed SP1's lightweight interface into their existing document systems, making it easy for small and medium-sized foreign trade companies to integrate.
In the chronic disease management scenario, SP1's "Privacy Data ZK Sharing" solution resolves the contradiction of "data not being shared makes diagnosis and treatment difficult, sharing raises confidentiality concerns": examination data from patients at community hospitals generates a ZK proof containing "data authenticity + privacy desensitization". Doctors at top-tier hospitals do not need to see the complete report; they can understand the patient's medical history through the verification of the proof, avoiding redundant examinations. After integration with a city's chronic disease management platform, the repeat examination rate during patient referrals decreased by 58%, and the average follow-up time was reduced from 2 hours to 40 minutes, alleviating the burden on patients and reducing waste of medical resources.
3. Addressing the "hidden anxiety" of long-tail users: empowering novice Web3 users to use it boldly and confidently
For novice users encountering Web3 for the first time, "complex operations" and "asset security" are two major hidden anxieties—they worry about forgetting private keys, making transfer errors, and encountering phishing links. This "fear of trying" mentality blocks a large number of potential users. Succinct Labs starts from the user's perspective, hiding ZK technology "behind the experience", allowing novices to use it with peace of mind without needing to understand the technology.
After a beginner-level Web3 wallet integrates SP1's "ZK Lightweight Security Protection", it achieves "private keys not exposed, security not compromised": when users register, the system generates a ZK binding proof of "device identity + account information" using SP1. Subsequent logins do not require entering a private key; verification is done using the lightweight ZKP generated by the device. During transfers, the system automatically generates a ZK verification of "recipient address legality"; if a phishing address is detected, real-time alerts are issued. After launching, the retention rate of novice users increased from 28% to 57% over 30 days, and complaints regarding asset losses due to lost private keys or phishing dropped by 92%.
In addition, to address the issue of novices "not understanding on-chain data", SP1 also supports the "ZK Simplified On-chain Report": users' transaction records and asset holdings on DApps will be filtered for key information through ZK proofs, generating an easily understandable report of "income and expenditure details + risk warnings", eliminating the need for users to interpret complex on-chain hash values themselves. This design of "technology in the background, experience in the foreground" allows novices to finally dare to take the first step into Web3.
Summary
Succinct Labs' "scenario breaking" logic precisely targets the core of ZK technology implementation—not pursuing "how big a problem can be solved" but focusing on "how many specific small problems can be solved". It alleviates the suffering of DeFi users from liquidation, reduces audit time for foreign trade companies, and lessens security concerns for novice users. These seemingly trivial changes allow ZK technology to transform from an "abstract concept" into a "tool that can solve practical problems". When ZK technology can penetrate into the capillaries of the industry and address the specific needs of each segmented scenario, the trustworthy value of blockchain can truly be realized, and Succinct Labs is the most solid "barrier breaker" on this path.
