In the fast moving world of blockchain, it has never been more important that these two pillars scale together: security and scalability. This is where Boundless comes in. Brought to you by the team behind RISC Zero, Boundless has debuted as a universal proving layer that can enable any blockchain, rollup or application to adopt zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology—without every network having to start from scratch.
At its core, Boundless shifts heavy computation off-chain to specialized prover nodes, which generate proofs via a zkVM (zero-knowledge virtual machine). Only a succinct proof needs to be verified on-chain, reducing gas costs and improving throughput. This model helps developers build high-performance dApps across chains like Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos while retaining strong cryptographic guarantees.
A standout feature is the Proof of Verifiable Work (PoVW) incentive mechanism. Provers stake $ZKC tokens as collateral, take on proof computation tasks, and are rewarded based on actual verifiable work. If tasks are not delivered or deadlines missed, there are penalties. This drives high participation and trustworthy proof delivery and ensures the system’s integrity.
Recently, Boundless reached a major milestone by moving from beta into mainnet, which means the protocol is now live and ready for real-world use. This launch positions Boundless as a foundational layer for zero-knowledge infrastructure and accelerates its adoption across the blockchain ecosystem.
Tokenomics are another critical component. The genesis supply of $ZKC was set at 1 billion tokens, with an initial circulating supply of around 200 million. The supply has a controlled inflationary model in its early years but is designed to stabilize over time, ensuring sustainability and growth.
Here’s why Boundless matters:
For developers: Easy-to-use tools and SDKs to integrate zkVM workflows and proof submissions.
For provers: The opportunity to earn rewards by contributing computational power and maintaining network integrity.
For the ecosystem: A shared proving infrastructure that saves time and resources for every blockchain.
@Boundless represents a new era in zero-knowledge infrastructure. With scalability, interoperability, and security at its heart, Boundless and $ZKC are paving the way for the future of decentralized technology.