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Succinct, in collaboration with AntChain OpenLabs, has taken a groundbreaking step in zero-knowledge proving (ZKP). SP1, a leading RISC-V zkVM, now achieves up to 20x faster proving times through FPGA acceleration. This milestone not only enhances performance but also sets a new standard for scalability and efficiency in ZK proving.

⚡ Why FPGA Acceleration Matters

Traditionally, SP1 relied on CPUs and GPUs. With the introduction of the Zetta FPGA architecture on AMD Alveo U55C, performance has reached new heights:

15–20x faster proving compared to CPUs

Lower proving costs and improved scalability

Significant gains in computationally heavy tasks such as Fibonacci calculations, SHA256, and Keccak256

🔗 Zetta – The Engine of Performance

Zetta is purpose-built for SP1’s demanding workloads, accelerating:

CosetNTT operations

Merkle tree generation

FRI folding

Vectorized computations

Its modular design, high-bandwidth memory, and PCIe integration make it versatile, future-proof, and seamlessly adaptable to evolving requirements.

🌐 The Succinct Prover Network – Collaboration in Action

This breakthrough is not just about hardware—it’s powered by the Succinct Prover Network.

External teams like Zan (creators of Zetta) can contribute and directly benefit.

Users continuously experience better performance as FPGA tech advances.

Incentive alignment fosters innovation across the ecosystem.

🚧 Roadmap Ahead

FPGA acceleration is only the beginning. Succinct is working on:

SP1 Hypercube

Real-time proving advancements

More hardware-driven scalability

These developments will push SP1 to new levels of performance and accessibility.

Conclusion

The FPGA acceleration of SP1, powered by AntChain OpenLabs’ Zetta architecture, marks a pivotal moment in ZK proving.

Up to 20x faster proving

The first production-ready RISC-V zkVM with end-to-end FPGA acceleration

A collaborative model that drives constant innovation

The future of zero-knowledge proving is faster, more scalable, and more accessible than ever before.

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