In blockchain’s early days, miners turned electricity and hardware into digital gold, securing networks and minting the first Bitcoin while earning rewards that latecomers could only envy. In 2025, a new era begins—this time, the engine isn’t raw computing power, it’s zero-knowledge proofs (ZK). Boundless is leading this revolution.

Introducing Proof of Verifiable Work (PoVW)

Boundless launches a global ZK protocol that brings blockchain operations closer to internet-level speed. Proof of Verifiable Work (PoVW) is a fresh reward system where provers use GPUs to generate ZK proofs—mathematical verifications that secure transactions, rollups, bridges, and cross-chain applications. Unlike traditional proof-of-work miners or proof-of-stake validators, here the act of proving itself generates value.

Each proof produced by Boundless contributes meaningful utility to multiple ecosystems, making the network a backbone of a verifiable, trustless internet. To incentivize provers, Boundless distributes ZKC, one of the first tokens earned through verifiable proof rather than raw computational power.

Early Provers Capture High Returns

Boundless is still in its infancy—less than two weeks old—so opportunities for early provers are vast. Early participants can achieve returns reminiscent of Bitcoin’s launch era. For example, in its initial phase, provers earned up to 6.66% of their stake in just 48 hours, far exceeding traditional staking yields.

This system is carefully capped to maintain stability. Only 7% of ZKC tokens are set to be issued in the first year, ensuring the ecosystem remains sustainable. As the number of provers grows, incentives will normalize, making today’s high yields a rare early opportunity.

Two Revenue Streams for Provers 🌊

Boundless provers earn from two complementary sources:

  1. PoVW Rewards: Calculated based on GPU work and ZKC stake, ensuring fairness. Active provers benefit more than passive stakers since rewards match real contributions.

  2. Market Fees: Provers also earn ETH-denominated fees through reverse Dutch auctions. Higher proof demand increases fees, and in the first week, provers earned an extra 7.2 ETH.

This hybrid model provides steady base rewards with upside potential linked to network demand.

Maximizing Rewards 🎯

The strategy for optimal earnings is straightforward:

  • Stake ZKC to raise your earning limit.

  • Run GPUs to generate proofs.

  • Cover costs with earned fees, offsetting hardware and electricity.

  • Compound rewards by restaking ZKC and increasing GPU capacity.

By balancing stake and computational power, provers maximize both short-term and long-term returns. Too little stake limits earnings; too little compute caps potential. Savvy provers track epoch data to stay ahead as the network scales.

The Era of Proving 🔮

Just as Bitcoin miners profited from the first blockchain, Boundless provers are shaping a new digital economy. The focus isn’t on wasting energy—it’s on producing proofs that make Web3 secure, scalable, and unstoppable.

The Boundless proving era has begun. The lesson for those who understand the parallels to Bitcoin is clear: prove early, prove well, and shape the future of zero-knowledge computing.

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