Brevis Unveils ProverNet Whitepaper for Decentralized ZK Proof Marketplace

Brevis, a zero-knowledge verifiable computing platform, released the ProverNet whitepaper on November 17, 2025, introducing a decentralized marketplace for zero-knowledge (ZK) proof generation. The platform utilizes a Truthful Online Double Auction (TODA) mechanism to match diverse proving workloads with specialized hardware operators, ensuring efficient resource allocation and fair pricing.

ProverNet coordinates proof generation through continuous auction rounds, where requesters submit jobs with specific requirements and provers bid to execute them. The system supports zkVM execution, recursive aggregation, and historical data attestations, with price discovery handled by TODA, which evaluates cost and latency targets. Brevis has processed over 250 million production proofs across integrations with major platforms like PancakeSwap and Linea.

Integration partners include PancakeSwap, which uses Brevis-powered hooks for volume-based fee discounts, and Linea, which ran a 1 billion LINEA token distribution program using the platform's infrastructure. The BREV token serves as the payment medium for proving fees, requires staking for prover participation, and enables governance. Brevis plans to launch a beta mainnet soon with a simplified TODA auction, followed by full staking functionality at mainnet launch.

Performance tests highlighted Brevis's Pico Prism, which achieved 99.6% of Ethereum blocks proven under 12 seconds and 96.8% under 10 seconds on a 64-GPU cluster. The protocol targets applications like DEX hooks and cross-chain attestations. Competitive developments include Nil Foundation's Proof Market and Succinct's Prover Network, while DeFi total value locked reached $135.28 billion in November 2025, indicating market expansion.