If you have recently been paying attention to keywords like zk, modularization, and cross-chain verification, then Prove is definitely a project you cannot ignore. It is a cross-chain proof infrastructure developed by Succinct Labs, with its core product being zk-based light clients, making cross-chain communication both secure and efficient.

The core idea of Prove is to "outsource" data verification between chains to a verifiable computing network, generating proofs through zk, which are then verified by other chains. You can think of it as a "translator" between chains, but this translator is not only fluent in languages but also possesses a mathematician's level of rigor. For example, when supporting the Celestia light client, Prove allows other chains to directly verify the block header information of Celestia without running a Celestia node, saving resources and improving interaction efficiency.

Recently, Prove has also begun collaborating with multiple Layer 2 and even app-chain projects, aiming to enable more native message passing across chains. This not only reduces bridging risks but also expands the capabilities of on-chain Dapps further. For instance, a lending protocol deployed on Arbitrum may in the future directly read price oracle data from Solana—something that would have been nearly impossible before.

Prove is not about "bridging" chains, but about "understanding" chains. Its emergence represents a leap forward in cross-chain interoperability from manual integration to automated verification. #SuccinctLabs @Succinct $PROVE