Coinness Night Live Brevis Edition Summary

On January 29th, Coinness Night Live Season 4, Episode 4, the Brevis edition, was held. Below are the main answers from Michael (CEO and Co-founder). What kind of project is Brevis? Brevis is a verifiable computing platform based on Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZK). It processes complex computations that hinder cost and speed on the blockchain off-chain, and creates a small cryptographic proof that the results are accurate, which is then verified on-chain. What is Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZK) and why is it important? Zero-knowledge proof is a technology that proves only that a certain fact is true, without revealing how that fact was known or sensitive information. It allows for verification of necessary conditions without exposing the entire identity, balance, or history, thus ensuring both privacy and trust. What is the 'Infinite Computing Layer' that Brevis talks about? The infinite computing layer refers to a structure where the blockchain only verifies proofs without directly re-executing computations. In this method, high-cost computations such as transaction history analysis, AI inference, and cross-chain verification can be expanded virtually without limit off-chain. Are there cases where ordinary users are already using Brevis? Brevis technology is being utilized in various functions such as transaction volume-based fee discounts, reward distribution, and loyalty rewards. All calculations are processed off-chain and verified by ZK proofs, and users naturally experience the benefits without separate proof. What are Brevis's core products? - Pico: A Rust-based modular zkVM that proves Ethereum blocks in real-time through Pico Prism. - ZK Data Coprocessor: Supports smart contracts to utilize past on-chain data without trust. - ProverNet: A decentralized marketplace for generating ZK proofs, operating on the mainnet. - Incentra: A trustless incentive distribution platform based on off-chain computation and ZK verification. What is Brevis's role in the Ethereum Foundation's ZK roadmap? Pico is already operating in Ethproofs, the Ethereum Foundation's proof infrastructure. Improvements are underway to enable faster proofs even on lighter hardware, with the long-term goal of allowing anyone to participate in Ethereum verification even in a mobile environment. Is there any news that hasn't been released anywhere else yet? Brevis is testing Pico Prism in a 16 GPU environment instead of the previous 64 GPUs. The goal is to make Ethereum block proofs cheaper and faster, making them accessible to everyone, and integration with new areas such as privacy and AI verification is also being prepared.