Succinct has entered a one-year exclusive strategic partnership with Tandem, the venture arm of Offchain Labs, to enable zero-knowledge (ZK) proving of Arbitrum chains. This collaboration represents more than just a technical integration; it reinforces Succinct’s leadership in the ZK ecosystem and marks a defining milestone for the Succinct Prover Network. By joining forces with Tandem, Succinct is accelerating the adoption of ZK infrastructure at scale, empowering Arbitrum chains with faster settlement, stronger security, and improved decentralization.
From its inception, Succinct’s mission has been bold yet clear: to prove the world’s software. The team sees verifiable computing as a paradigm shift in how trust and computation intersect. Traditional computing models often rely on counterparties, centralized validators, or opaque infrastructure to assure users that programs run correctly. Zero-knowledge proofs eliminate this dependency, allowing anyone to verify the correctness of a computation instantly and mathematically. In an era marked by growing privacy concerns, rising cybersecurity threats, and the need for scalable verification, this technology is not just a tool—it is a fundamental upgrade to how software is built and consumed.
Historically, however, building ZK systems was an uphill battle. For many teams, the technical barrier to entry was simply too high. Projects needed dedicated in-house cryptographers, highly specialized engineers, and painstakingly crafted ZK circuits developed by hand. The result was long development cycles, costly audits, and a launch process riddled with delays. Only the most resource-rich teams could realistically experiment with ZK technology, leaving much of the Web3 ecosystem waiting on the sidelines.
This bottleneck changed dramatically with the introduction of SP1, Succinct’s zkVM. Branded as the world’s fastest and most production-ready zkVM, SP1 redefined what is possible in zero-knowledge computing. Instead of requiring custom cryptographic expertise, developers can now write application logic in Rust, or in any language that compiles to RISC-V, and immediately generate provable ZK programs. This innovation makes the developer experience as intuitive and programmable as traditional computing. With SP1, zero-knowledge systems are no longer a niche discipline for cryptographers—they are accessible to every developer who understands modern programming languages.
The impact of SP1 is already visible across the blockchain landscape. Today, over 35 leading teams leverage SP1 in production and research environments. These include high-profile projects such as Across, Avail, Celestia, Mantle, and Polygon, each using SP1 to address their unique scalability and security challenges. Whether powering cross-chain interoperability, enhancing modular data availability, or securing large-scale DeFi ecosystems, SP1 has become the zkVM of choice for serious builders. The speed, flexibility, and feature completeness of SP1 enable these projects to innovate faster while remaining confident in the cryptographic integrity of their systems.
The next phase of Succinct’s vision came with the mainnet launch of the Succinct Prover Network. This decentralized infrastructure connects applications, provers, and stakers into a vibrant ecosystem built around verifiable computing. Applications submit computations to be proven, provers generate high-performance ZK proofs, and stakers secure the network economically. This system ensures that proofs are delivered with industry-leading speed, cost-efficiency, and decentralization. The design of the network aligns incentives across all participants, ensuring both resilience and long-term scalability.
At the center of this ecosystem sits the PROVE token, which underpins both payments and security. Applications use PROVE to pay for proof generation, provers earn it as compensation for their computational contributions, and stakers provide collateral to secure the network’s integrity. This token-driven model ensures a self-sustaining system where growth in usage directly translates into stronger economic security and deeper liquidity. For developers and users alike, the PROVE token creates a predictable and transparent framework for accessing ZK infrastructure at scale.
The partnership with Tandem amplifies these strengths significantly. Offchain Labs, the creators of Arbitrum, already power the largest layer-2 ecosystem by transaction volume and total value locked. By aligning with Tandem, Succinct ensures that Arbitrum chains can seamlessly adopt zero-knowledge proving through SP1 and the Prover Network. This integration reduces settlement times from days to minutes, enhances cross-chain communication, and positions Arbitrum as a leader in ZK-enabled scalability. For developers building on Arbitrum, it means access to a new level of performance without the burden of mastering ZK cryptography.
Beyond the technical benefits, the strategic partnership reflects a deeper alignment in values. Both Succinct and Offchain Labs believe in the importance of open, decentralized infrastructure that empowers developers and communities. By combining Succinct’s cryptographic expertise with Tandem’s venture model and ecosystem reach, the two organizations are charting a path for zero-knowledge technology to become a standard in Web3 rather than an experimental add-on. This shared vision creates not only technological breakthroughs but also the foundation for mainstream adoption of verifiable computing.
In conclusion, Succinct’s exclusive partnership with Tandem is more than just a milestone—it is a turning point. With SP1 making ZK accessible to every developer, the Prover Network decentralizing proof generation, and the PROVE token aligning incentives across the ecosystem, Succinct is delivering on its mission to prove the world’s software. Tandem’s backing ensures these innovations reach the largest possible audience, starting with the Arbitrum ecosystem. As the Web3 landscape continues to evolve, this partnership stands as a testament to Succinct’s leadership in zero-knowledge computing and its unwavering commitment to building the infrastructure of a verifiable, trustless future.
