ZK is no longer a "book of heaven," Brevis makes it an "essential tool" for blockchain

1. What is Brevis?

To understand Brevis, one cannot avoid ZK (Zero-Knowledge Proof).

We often say that blockchain is a shared ledger where everyone keeps accounts to ensure fairness. However, its computational power is limited: every transaction must be verified repeatedly by all nodes, and when handling complex tasks (such as big data analysis or AI reasoning), it becomes as slow as a snail and extremely costly.

The emergence of ZK technology is to solve this "computational bottleneck." You can think of ZK as a calculator when solving math problems—when faced with complex calculations, you no longer need to compute repeatedly but can simply press the keys to easily obtain the answer, with the result backed by "machines," making it absolutely reliable.

Brevis is precisely such a powerful "ZK calculator." Its goal is to help Web3 applications break through the limitations of on-chain computational power, securely transferring complex computational tasks off-chain and then bringing the results back on-chain for verification through ZK proofs. In this way, dApp developers can efficiently and confidently complete even the most complex calculations, just like using a calculator in an exam.

2. Two Core Products

Brevis's core competitiveness is reflected in its two major products:

1. Pico zkVM: The "Universal ZK Calculator" of the Blockchain World

Pico zkVM is a general-purpose zero-knowledge virtual machine developed by the Brevis team. Just like how we can quickly calculate various expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on a calculator, Pico zkVM allows developers to freely choose different proof systems (such as STARK, CircleSTARK, etc.), different computational architectures (RISC-V instruction set), and even connect customized "co-processor" modules for different applications. It quickly adapts to various business scenarios and optimization needs, balancing security, speed, and cost.

Compared to other zkVM competitors, Pico is 70-155% faster on CPU than RISC0, SP1, etc., making it the fastest zkVM on a single GPU. Additionally, it supports Rust programming, allowing developers to focus on business logic without needing to master cryptography, enabling them to build efficient applications and leverage the powerful capabilities of ZK.

2. ZK Data Co-Processor: An Advanced Calculator for "One-Click Computation" of Complex Business

If Pico is an all-purpose basic calculator, the ZK Data Co-Processor is an intelligent calculator that integrates "advanced functions." It is designed for scenarios in the Web3 world that need to handle large amounts of historical data, cross-chain data, and complex business logic, encapsulating many tedious aggregation, analysis, and verification operations into standardized APIs. Developers can automatically complete all data processing with a simple call and generate zero-knowledge proofs with one click for efficient on-chain verification.

Specific capabilities include:

• Automatic statistics of user behavior: For example, counting user transaction volume and active duration on a certain protocol, generating verifiable "behavior scores" or "reward qualifications." Projects like Uniswap and PancakeSwap have utilized this capability to implement gas fee reductions and reward distributions.

• Multi-chain data integration: Covering five major mainstream blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base, it can unify the statistics of user assets, transactions, and participation across chains. Projects like Euler and Usual are using this solution to achieve a truly "data-driven" multi-chain incentive.

• One-stop on-chain complex business logic: Such as reward distribution, loyalty management, identity verification, etc., all logic can be directly called by smart contracts without relying on third-party or centralized services. Protocols like OpenEden, Thena, Kernel, and Vana are leveraging Brevis to promote cutting-edge scenarios such as on-chain identity, cross-chain incentives, AI data trust computing, and personalized recommendations.

The emergence of the ZK Data Co-Processor has significantly lowered the development threshold for using ZK, allowing developers to harness powerful capabilities without "manually crafting" complex proof logic, leading to rapid adoption by leading projects in the industry.

3. Ecological Expansion

In addition to the typical use cases mentioned above, Brevis's influence is rapidly expanding in multi-chain and multi-domain ecosystems. According to statistics, Brevis currently has nearly 8,000 daily active users, generating nearly 50 million verifiable computational proofs for over 70,000 users across five mainstream public chains. In the BNB Chain ecosystem, Brevis has deeply integrated with major projects like PancakeSwap, Kernel, and Thena, effectively reaching and serving millions of daily active users, becoming a core force in the BNB chain's ZK technology stack. Meanwhile, Pico zkVM has also been included in Ethereum's "giga-gas" scaling plan, helping to significantly improve the throughput of the Ethereum main chain while ensuring security and decentralization. It is foreseeable that Brevis is expected to gradually build influence within the Ethereum ecosystem.

In the AI field, Brevis enables every inference and decision made by AI models to be mathematically proven, greatly enhancing the credibility and auditability of AI results. This is particularly important for industries like finance and healthcare that require strict auditing and reliability, allowing every participant in decentralized AI networks to confidently contribute models and data without worrying about fraud or tampering.

In the traditional Web2 domain, Brevis also has its applications. For example, businesses can use it to verify whether cloud service providers have truly completed tasks as required; various APIs and third-party services can use it to prove their actions are genuine and reliable; industries like finance and supply chain can use Brevis for encryption-level compliance and auditing of data processing and business processes. In short, Brevis turns "trust" into a verifiable fact.

4. Conclusion

For a long time, ZK technology has been like the final question in a math competition—difficult, with high barriers, and seemingly far from ordinary users and practical applications. The emergence of Brevis has transformed ZK from an "arcane text" into an infrastructure that everyone can use. Whether in DeFi, GameFi, AI, cross-chain, or various data-driven scenarios such as reward distribution, identity verification, and user profiling, Brevis can help developers achieve innovation in a more efficient, secure, and accessible manner. What are your thoughts on the future of Brevis and ZK? Feel free to share your ideas and insights in the comments section.