1. What is Brevis?
To understand Brevis, you cannot avoid ZK (zero-knowledge proof).
We often say that blockchain is a shared ledger, where everyone records and ensures fairness. However, its computing power is limited: every transaction must be repeatedly verified by all nodes, making it incredibly slow and expensive for complex tasks such as big data analysis or AI reasoning.
ZK technology was created to address this "computing bottleneck." Think of ZK as a calculator for math problems—no more repetitive calculations required. Instead, you tap the keyboard to easily arrive at the answer, backed by the machine itself, ensuring absolute reliability.
Brevis is a powerful "ZK calculator." Its goal is to help Web3 applications overcome the limitations of on-chain computing power by securely moving complex computational tasks off-chain for execution, and then bringing the results back on-chain for verification via ZK proofs. This allows dApp developers to complete even the most complex calculations efficiently and securely, just like using a calculator in an exam room.
2. Two core products
Brevis' core competitiveness lies 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. Much like using a calculator to quickly calculate a wide variety of equations, Pico zkVM allows developers to freely choose from different proof systems (such as STARK and CircleSTARK), different computing architectures (such as the RISC-V instruction set), and even integrate customized "coprocessor" modules for different applications, just like building Lego blocks. It quickly adapts to diverse business scenarios and optimization requirements, balancing security, speed, and cost.
Compared to competing zkVMs, Pico is 70-155% faster on CPUs than RISC0, SP1, and other platforms, making it the fastest zkVM on a single GPU. Furthermore, it supports Rust programming, allowing developers to build efficient applications and leverage the power of ZK without requiring cryptography expertise. Developers can focus on business logic and build efficient applications.
2. ZK Data Coprocessor: An Advanced Calculator that Enables One-Click Calculation of Complex Businesses
If Pico is a versatile basic calculator, the ZK Data Coprocessor is a smart calculator integrated with advanced functions. Designed specifically for Web3 scenarios that require processing large amounts of historical data, cross-chain data, and complex business logic, it encapsulates many tedious aggregation, analysis, and verification operations into standardized APIs. Developers can automatically complete all data processing with a single call, generate zero-knowledge proofs with a single click, and efficiently verify on-chain.
Specific capabilities include:
Automatically measure user behavior: For example, by counting a user's transaction volume and active time on a protocol, a verifiable "behavior score" or "reward eligibility" is generated. Projects like Uniswap and PancakeSwap have leveraged this capability to implement gas fee reductions and reward distribution.
Multi-chain data integration: Covering five major blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base, this solution enables unified cross-chain statistics on user assets, transactions, and engagement. Projects like Euler and Usual are leveraging this solution to achieve truly "data-centric" multi-chain incentives.
Complex business logic, such as reward distribution, loyalty management, and identity authentication, can be directly invoked by smart contracts without relying on third parties or centralized services. Protocols such as OpenEden, Thena, Kernel, and Vana are leveraging Brevis to advance cutting-edge scenarios such as on-chain identity, cross-chain incentives, trusted AI data computing, and personalized recommendations.
The emergence of the ZK data coprocessor has greatly lowered the development threshold for using ZK, allowing developers to use its powerful capabilities without having to "manually" write complex proof logic, and it has quickly gained widespread adoption among leading projects in the industry.
3. Ecosystem Expansion
Beyond the typical use cases mentioned above, Brevis's influence is rapidly expanding across multiple chains and sectors. According to statistics, Brevis currently has nearly 8,000 daily active users and has generated nearly 50 million verifiable computation proofs for over 70,000 users and five major public chains. Within the BNB Chain ecosystem, Brevis is deeply integrated with projects like PancakeSwap, the largest DEX, Kernel, and Thena, reaching and serving millions of daily active users and becoming a core component of the BNB Chain ZK technology stack. Furthermore, Pico zkVM has been incorporated into Ethereum's "giga-gas" expansion plan, significantly increasing the Ethereum mainchain's throughput while maintaining security and decentralization. Brevis is poised to gradually establish its influence within the Ethereum ecosystem.
In the field of AI, Brevis enables mathematical proof of every AI model's reasoning and decision, significantly enhancing the credibility and auditability of AI results. This is particularly important for industries such as finance and healthcare that require rigorous auditing and reliability. It also allows every participant in a decentralized AI network to confidently contribute models and data without worrying about falsification or tampering.
Brevis also has applications in traditional Web2. For example, enterprises can use it to verify that cloud service providers have completed tasks as required; various APIs and third-party services can use it to prove their authenticity and reliability; and industries like finance and supply chain can use Brevis to conduct encryption-level compliance and audits of data processing and business processes. In short, Brevis makes "trust" a verifiable fact.
IV. Conclusion
Until recently, ZK technology was like the final problem in a math competition: difficult, with a high barrier to entry, seemingly far from the reach of ordinary users and practical applications. However, the emergence of Brevis has transformed ZK from a "hieroglyphic" into accessible infrastructure for everyone. Whether it's DeFi, GameFi, AI, cross-chain, or various data-driven scenarios like reward distribution, identity authentication, and user profiling, Brevis can help developers innovate more efficiently, securely, and with lower barriers to entry. What are your thoughts on the future of Brevis and ZK? Share your thoughts and insights in the comments section.
