For a long time, zero-knowledge proof technology has faced the core obstacle of 'IT system fragmentation' in industrial implementation—most ZKP solutions require enterprises to reconstruct existing IT architectures (such as replacing ERP systems, transforming cloud deployment environments, adjusting data storage formats) to connect, which not only incurs high investment costs and long cycles but may also disrupt normal business operations, leading many enterprises to abandon trusted upgrades due to 'unwilling to change, afraid to change'. Combining Succinct Labs' past practices in addressing the pain points of ZKP development, cost, and scenario adaptation, it now uses SP1 zkVM as the core to promote ZKP from 'external technology requiring system reconstruction' to 'native capabilities that can seamlessly integrate into existing IT architectures', allowing trusted capabilities to be embedded without significant changes to the existing system, completely opening up the integration channel between ZKP and industrial IT systems, allowing trusted collaboration to truly land in daily enterprise operations.
1. Technical integration design: SP1 zkVM adapts to existing industrial IT architectures without needing system reconstruction.
The technological breakthrough of SP1 zkVM is to abandon the logic of 'ZKP dominating IT transformation', instead starting from 'adapting to existing IT', by being compatible with commonly used systems, adapting to diverse deployment architectures, and connecting to native data formats, allowing ZKP capabilities to integrate into existing IT systems as naturally as water and electricity, rather than forcefully changing the foundation of enterprise operations.
1. Compatible with core IT systems of enterprises: Direct connection without replacement.
SP1 zkVM develops 'multi-system compatibility modules' to adapt to the core IT systems that enterprises have already invested in, without the need for replacement or reconstruction: for the MES (Manufacturing Execution System) commonly used in manufacturing, the module supports directly reading production data (such as equipment operating parameters, process completion progress) and automatically generates trusted ZKP proof, without enterprises needing to separately develop MES interfaces for ZKP adaptation; for the SCM (Supply Chain Management) that cross-border trade relies on, the module can interface with the logistics, order, and inventory data within the system, completing trusted verification of data synchronously without changing the system operation process; for the core risk control systems used by financial institutions, the module can be embedded in existing risk control approval processes, generating ZKP compliance proofs based on user credit data within the system, without the need to reconstruct risk control models. After a certain manufacturing enterprise connected, it completed the integration of SP1 with the existing MES system in just 3 days, without interrupting any production links, achieving trusted verification of production data while saving millions in system transformation costs.
2. Adapting to diverse deployment architectures: Fitting into existing IT environments of enterprises.
The differences in IT deployment architectures of different enterprises are significant; SP1 zkVM can be embedded without requiring enterprises to adjust their deployment environments: for manufacturing factories adopting a 'local server + edge devices' deployment, a 'lightweight edge verification module' has been developed, which can be directly installed on workshop edge devices, generating ZKP based on local data without the need to upload data to the cloud, fitting the factory's 'localized data security' needs; for internet companies with full cloud deployment, a 'cloud-native proof module' is launched, supporting mainstream cloud platforms such as Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Azure, which can call SP1 capabilities through cloud functions and seamlessly collaborate with existing cloud services (such as cloud databases, cloud storage) without adjusting cloud resource configurations; for cross-border enterprises with 'local + cloud' hybrid deployment, a 'hybrid architecture collaboration module' is designed, supporting data joint ZKP verification between local systems (such as financial software) and cloud platforms (such as cross-border e-commerce backends), without additional data transfer between local and cloud, fitting the operational habits of enterprises' hybrid architectures.
3. Connecting to native data formats: Use directly without conversion.
The existing data formats of enterprises are diverse (such as CSV, JSON, XML, database table structures), and SP1 zkVM supports direct connection to native formats without additional conversion: developing a 'full-format data parsing module', which can automatically recognize and read various data formats generated by enterprise IT systems, whether it's production logs (TXT format) output by MES, order data (SQL table) stored by SCM, or document files (PDF forms) from cross-border customs clearance systems, all can directly extract key information to generate ZKP, without manual conversion to ZKP-specific formats; for commonly used databases (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB), the module provides standardized JDBC/ODBC interfaces, allowing direct connection to databases to read data, avoiding errors and risks caused by data migration; supporting compatibility with encrypted data formats, if enterprise data has been stored encrypted with AES, RSA, the module can generate ZKP directly based on encrypted data without decrypting the original data, balancing data security and trusted verification needs.
2. Ecological collaborative integration: Building a linkage network of 'ZKP capabilities - existing IT ecosystems'.
Based on past experience in building collaborative ecosystems with multiple entities, Succinct Labs now creates the 'ZKP-IT ecosystem integration network'—linking IT service providers, industrial platforms, and tool providers, embedding the trusted capabilities of SP1 zkVM into the daily IT ecosystem used by enterprises, allowing them to naturally acquire ZKP capabilities without changing existing partners and tools.
1. Link with IT service providers: Embed ZKP capabilities into existing services.
Succinct Labs actively connects with commonly used IT service providers to promote ZKP capabilities as native service functions: collaborating with mainstream ERP vendors to embed SP1 zkVM's 'data trust module' into ERP system update packages, allowing enterprises to obtain ZKP capabilities simultaneously when upgrading ERP without additional purchases; jointly working with cloud service providers to embed 'SP1 trusted plugins' in cloud server and cloud database products, allowing users to enable data trusted verification simply by selecting the plugin after activating cloud services, without separately deploying ZKP nodes; collaborating with IT operation and maintenance service providers to integrate SP1's 'operation and maintenance data trusted module' into existing operation and maintenance platforms, allowing enterprises to obtain ZKP proof of device operating data while monitoring equipment status without needing new operation and maintenance tools. A certain cross-border enterprise realized trusted verification of order data in just one day by upgrading to an ERP system with SP1 capabilities, without changing service providers or affecting the order processing process.
2. Integrating into industrial IT platforms: Gain ZKP capabilities by using the platform.
For the industrial-grade IT platforms that enterprises rely on, SP1 zkVM embeds trusted capabilities into platform functions, and enterprises automatically gain support when using the platform: in the green energy sector, collaborating with carbon trading platforms, embedding the 'carbon data trusted module' into the platform's data upload process, when power stations submit generation data through the platform, the system automatically generates ZKP proof without additional ZKP tool integration; in the supply chain field, linking with supply chain collaboration platforms, embedding the 'document trusted verification module' into the order collaboration process, when upstream and downstream enterprises process orders on the platform, document data will be synchronously generated as ZKP without needing to initiate separate verification; in the cross-border trade sector, connecting with customs service platforms, embedding the 'customs data ZKP module' into the declaration process, after enterprises submit customs declarations, the platform automatically completes trusted verification and synchronizes with the customs system, requiring no additional submission of proof documents. This 'platform with built-in ZKP' model allows enterprises to enjoy trusted services without actively integrating technology.
3. Integrate commonly used toolchains: No need to learn new tools.
SP1 zkVM integrates trusted capabilities into the development and operation tools that enterprises are already familiar with, avoiding additional learning costs: in terms of development tools, collaborating with Jenkins (automation build tool), Docker (containerization tool) to develop dedicated plugins, allowing developers to trigger SP1's ZKP generation function with one click while using Jenkins to build projects and deploying applications with Docker, without switching to a new development environment; in terms of data processing tools, adapting to commonly used tools like Excel and Tableau, allowing users to directly generate ZKP through plugins after organizing data in Excel, and embedding ZKP verification identifiers while creating data reports in Tableau, without needing to learn specialized ZKP tools; in terms of operation and maintenance monitoring tools, integrating with Prometheus and Grafana, allowing operation and maintenance personnel to view the ZKP verification status of key data synchronously while monitoring system performance, without needing to add new monitoring panels.
3. Operational integration guarantees: Ensuring ZKP embedding does not affect business, controlling transformation costs.
Continuing the past operational logic of 'phased, results-oriented' approach, Succinct Labs designs a 'low interference, low cost, verifiable' guarantee mechanism for the integration process of ZKP and IT systems, avoiding disruptions to normal business operations during the integration process while reducing investment burdens.
1. Phased integration plan: Small steps to verify without interrupting business.
The operational side provides enterprises with a 'three-stage integration plan' to avoid the risks of large-scale one-time transformations: the first phase 'local pilot', selecting non-core aspects of the enterprise's IT system (such as auxiliary material procurement data in manufacturing, backup warehouse inventory in cross-border enterprises) to connect to SP1, verifying integration effects while not affecting core business; the second phase 'embedding in core aspects', after the pilot stabilizes, extending ZKP capabilities to core systems (such as MES production data, SCM core orders), simultaneously enabling a 'dual-track operation' mode—original processes and ZKP-enabled processes running in parallel to ensure uninterrupted business, and switching only after data consistency; the third phase 'full-link integration', covering the entire IT processes of enterprises (such as trusted data from production, logistics to sales), while optimizing integration details (such as adjusting verification frequency, adapting to business peak periods). A certain retail enterprise completed the ZKP integration of its entire IT system within 2 months through this plan, with no delays or errors in online order processing during this period.
2. Control of transformation costs: Providing free tools and low-cost services.
To reduce enterprise integration investments, the operational side has launched multiple cost control measures: providing a 'free IT adaptation toolkit', including system integration plugins, data format parsing tools, deployment scripts, allowing enterprises to avoid purchasing third-party adaptation services; offering 'low-cost computing power packages' for enterprises during the integration period in the Succinct Prover Network, with proof generation costs 50% lower than the market average, and the first integration can receive 1000 free computing power credits; collaborating with local governments to launch 'trusted upgrade subsidies', eligible small and medium enterprises can apply for a subsidy of up to 30% of integration costs after connecting to SP1, further reducing the burden on enterprises. A certain small and medium manufacturing enterprise completed the integration of ZKP with existing IT systems with only an investment of 20,000 yuan, far below the industry average transformation cost of 200,000 yuan.
3. Verification of integration effects: Quantifying business impact to ensure no burden.
The operational side establishes a 'quantification system for integration effects', which not only verifies trusted capabilities but also ensures that integration does not increase business burdens: from the dimension of 'business efficiency', tracking the time taken for core processes after integration (such as MES data processing time, SCM order response speed), ensuring it does not exceed 105% of the time before integration; from the dimension of 'system load', monitoring server CPU and memory usage, ensuring that ZKP verification does not cause system overload; from the dimension of 'user experience', collecting employee feedback (such as whether operational steps have increased, whether learning costs are too high), ensuring that the complexity of employee operations does not increase after integration. After integration, a certain cross-border e-commerce company improved customs data verification efficiency by 40%, while system load only increased by 3%, and employee operational steps did not increase, truly achieving 'trusted upgrades without added burden.'
Summary: Breaking the IT fragmentation, allowing ZKP to truly land in enterprise operations.
Succinct Labs' core contribution is not to optimize the technical parameters of ZKP, but to completely break the fragmented state between ZKP and existing industrial IT systems through the technical integration design, ecological collaborative network, and operational guarantees of SP1 zkVM—allowing enterprises to embed trusted capabilities into daily IT operations without needing to reconstruct systems, change service providers, or incur large additional costs. This logic of 'integration rather than transformation' allows ZKP to shift from 'a high-end technical solution' to 'a native capability easily accessible to enterprises', also establishing a unique benchmark for Succinct Labs in the ZKP sector as an 'IT integration type trusted solution'.
Future prediction: IT integration capabilities drive the large-scale implementation of ZKP.
As enterprises enter the 'stock optimization' stage of digitization (no longer blindly building new systems, but excavating existing IT value), the demand for 'ZKP solutions without reconstruction' will continue to surge, and the IT integration capabilities of SP1 zkVM will become a core competitive advantage; deepening cooperation within the ecosystem with IT service providers and industrial platforms will form a standardized solution of 'ZKP + IT', further lowering the integration threshold for enterprises. From the core dimensions of industry scoring (IT system adaptability, business interruption risk, integration cost control, daily operational fit), the project is expected to maintain a leading position in the ZKP sector for the long term, and in the future, it may rely on its unique value of 'bridging the last mile of IT integration' to enter the high-scoring ranks of global blockchain infrastructure, becoming a key force in driving ZKP technology from 'concept to everyday application'.
