Dazai has watched with fascination as the project Boundless (ZKC) has moved from base layer ambition to multidimensional backbone status in the crypto universe, and the story is anything but ordinary. Just a short time ago, ZKC launched its mainnet on Base in September 2025, immediately setting itself apart by offering zero-knowledge (ZK) compute that spans chains — essentially promising that many distinct chains no longer need to each reinvent the wheel when it comes to verification and trust. From that moment, Boundless began its journey to become the “verifiable backbone” for multiple chains, rather than just another protocol trying to scale within one ecosystem. This shift in architecture — one that separates execution from consensus and allows any chain to plug into its ZK verifiable compute fabric — is generating headlines and fueling investor intrigue.
Dazai notes that the market cap of Boundless is currently roughly US $44 million based on a circulating supply of about 200.9 million ZKC tokens at approximately US $0.22 each. A month ago, by contrast, many data points show that the project was valued at around US $15–30 million (ChainBroker lists an initial market cap near US $15.4 million at the public round) before the listing and ecosystem news hit. That leap in valuation tells dazai two things: first, the market is buying into the narrative of cross-chain verifiable compute; second, there’s still a gap between narrative and sustained utility.
What makes Boundless especially compelling is the concrete movement into multiple chains and integrations. The team behind Boundless announced partnerships — for instance, that Wormhole is integrating the protocol to add ZK verification to Ethereum consensus, and that other rollups and hybrid chains are tapping ZKC’s infrastructure. In a sense, Boundless is no longer just a protocol you hear about but the plumbing that other projects will use to scale, verify and trust their operations. Dazai likens this to what Polygon (MATIC) did for layer-2 scaling, or what Solana (SOL) did for high-speed execution — except Boundless is going deeper, offering verification across chains, unlocking new modular stacking possibilities.
The technology itself is fascinating: by using zero-knowledge proofs and creating a “proof market” where provers compete to submit proofs of computation, Boundless essentially turns computing power into a verifiable asset. That means when a chain plugs into Boundless, it doesn’t need to rely solely on its validators re-executing everything; instead it can outsource to provers, receive succinct proofs and maintain trust — a shift that could change how interoperability and scaling are done across the ecosystem.
Of course, dazai is mindful of the risk side of the equation. Boundless’ tokenomics have been under scrutiny: in early October, South Korea’s regulatory oversight (via Digital Asset eXchange Association (DAXA)) flagged circulation concerns, deposits were halted on Upbit and the price plunged. While the warning was lifted and the divergence in tokenomics clarified, the event underlines how ambitious protocol setups attract attention — both good and challenging. Dazai notes that for Boundless to deliver on its promise, usage must follow the story: chains must plug in, proofs must be settled, and the token’s utility must grow with the network.
In comparison to other coins, Boundless stands out in the “infrastructure-for-chains” niche. Whereas many projects focus on their own chain or ecosystem, Boundless positions itself as the connective tissue across many chains. That’s akin to how Arbitrum or Optimism enable rollups on Ethereum, but Boundless is promising something more universal: the verification layer for anyone, anywhere. Dazai thinks this is what sets ZKC apart from coins that merely serve a single chain’s economy.
The narrative momentum is real: with the recent listing, airdrop of 15 million ZKC tokens via one major exchange, and the mainnet launch across chains, Boundless has earned its place on many watchers’ radar. But whether the market cap will accelerate toward hundreds of millions (or even beyond) hinges on follow-through: usage, integrations, proofs accepted, chains onboarded, and tokenomics that support growth rather than supply shock. Dazai will be watching not just the price but the plumbing — because in a modular, multi-chain future, those who build the backbone may be the ones who reap the rewards.
