Since the birth of blockchain, it has emphasized that everyone can participate. However, over time, this has become increasingly difficult to achieve. The cost of running a full node is too high, with hard drives reaching hundreds of GB, and it requires continuous synchronization with the network. Even light nodes have considerable storage and computational requirements. This means that often only a small number of people can truly participate in validation.
The work of Succinct Labs just happens to change this situation. Their zero-knowledge proofs compress complex on-chain computations and states into a small file. Ordinary users only need to verify this file to confirm the authenticity of the blockchain, without having to run the full data themselves. It's like needing to read an entire book to confirm the plot in the past; now you only need a summary, but it guarantees 100% accuracy.
The value of inclusiveness is fully reflected here. Whether you are using a low-spec laptop, a regular smartphone, or even future IoT devices, you can take on the role of a verification node. The more nodes there are, the higher the level of decentralization in the network, and the stronger the security.
In other words, Succinct Labs is promoting a form of true universal validation. It strengthens the fairness and openness of blockchain, rather than being limited by hardware conditions. This may be the core of the blockchain dream, allowing anyone to have the right to participate in the construction of trust, rather than being marginalized spectators.
