ZK is no longer a "mysterious book", Brevis makes it an essential tool for Blockchain.

Abstract: Discuss the core products and ecological expansion of Brevis. Author: Biteye Core Contributor @anci_hu49074

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 the accounts to ensure fairness. However, its computing power is limited: each transaction must be verified by all nodes, and when handling complex tasks (such as big data analysis or AI reasoning), it is as slow as a snail and extremely expensive. The emergence of ZK technology is to solve this "computational power bottleneck." You can think of ZK as a calculator when doing math problems — when faced with complex calculations, you no longer have to calculate repeatedly, but instead just press the keyboard to easily get the answer, and the result is backed by a "machine," making it absolutely reliable. Brevis is precisely such a powerful "ZK calculator." Its goal is to help Web3 applications overcome the limitations of on-chain computing 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 the two major products it has launched:

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. It's like being able to quickly calculate all sorts of 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. In addition, it supports Rust programming, allowing developers to focus on business logic without needing to be experts in cryptography, enabling them to build efficient applications that harness the powerful capabilities of ZK.
2. ZK Data Co-Processor: An Advanced Calculator that Allows Complex Business Operations to be Processed with One Click If Pico is an all-purpose basic calculator, then the ZK data co-processor is an intelligent calculator integrated with "advanced functions." It is specifically designed for scenarios in the Web3 world that need to process large amounts of historical data, cross-chain data, and complex business logic. It encapsulates many cumbersome aggregation, analysis, and verification operations into standardized APIs, allowing developers to automatically complete all data processing with a simple call, and generate zero-knowledge proofs with one click for efficient verification on-chain. Specific abilities include: Automatic user behavior statistics: For example, statistics on user trading volume, active duration, etc., on a certain protocol, generating verifiable "behavior scores" or "reward qualifications." Projects like Uniswap and PancakeSwap have utilized this capability to achieve gas fee reductions and reward distribution functions. Multi-chain data integration: Covering five major mainstream blockchains including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base, enabling cross-chain unified statistics of user assets, transactions, and participation levels. Projects like Euler and Usual are realizing a truly "data is king" multi-chain incentive model through this solution. One-stop on-chain complex business logic: Such as reward distribution, loyalty management, identity authentication, etc., all logic can be directly called by smart contracts without relying on third parties or centralized services. Protocols like OpenEden, Thena, Kernel, and Vana are leveraging Brevis to implement cutting-edge scenarios such as on-chain identity, cross-chain incentives, AI data trust computation, and personalized recommendations. The emergence of ZK data co-processors has greatly lowered the development threshold for using ZK, allowing developers to access powerful capabilities without having to manually craft complex proof logic, and thus quickly gained widespread adoption from leading projects in the industry.
3. Ecological Expansion In addition to the typical use cases mentioned earlier, Brevis's influence is rapidly expanding in multi-chain and multi-field ecosystems. 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 across 5 mainstream public chains. In the BNB Chain ecosystem, Brevis is deeply integrated with major projects such as the largest DEX PancakeSwap, Kernel, and Thena, effectively reaching and servicing millions of daily active users, becoming the core strength of the ZK technology stack on the BNB chain. Meanwhile, the Pico zkVM has also been incorporated into Ethereum's "giga-gas" expansion plan, helping to significantly enhance 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 field of AI, Brevis enables every inference and decision made by AI models to be mathematically proven, significantly enhancing the credibility and auditability of AI results. This is particularly important for industries such as 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 is equally useful. For example, companies can use it to verify whether cloud service providers have truly completed tasks as required; various APIs and third-party services can also use it to prove that their actions are genuine and reliable; industries such as finance and supply chain can leverage Brevis for compliance and auditing of data processing and business processes at an encryption level. In short, Brevis turns "trust" into a verifiable fact. IV. Conclusion For a long time, ZK technology has been like the final question in a math competition: difficult, with a high barrier to entry, and seemingly far from ordinary users and practical applications. However, the emergence of Brevis has transformed ZK from an "incomprehensible text" into a foundational infrastructure that everyone can use. Whether it's DeFi, GameFi, AI, cross-chain applications, 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 way. What are your thoughts on the future of Brevis and ZK? Feel free to share your ideas and insights in the comments.