Zero Knowledge Proof, or ZKP, presents itself as a Layer 1 blockchain focused on privacy-preserving compute and decentralized AI. The project says its system lets data be verified without exposing the raw information, tying data, computation, and verification into a single on-chain loop rather than relying on centralized intermediaries.
Dual EVM and WASM design for proof-based computation
According to the project’s description, ZKP runs a dual EVM and WASM environment to support both smart contracts and AI workloads. On-chain validation uses zk-SNARKs, while heavier off-chain jobs are handled through zk-STARKs. ZKP also describes a decentralized data marketplace where sensitive datasets can be shared, analyzed, and monetized without revealing the underlying raw data, while developers retain data ownership during model training.
Proof Pod devices tie network work to token earnings
ZKP’s hardware layer centers on devices called Proof Pods. The project says these Wi‑Fi-enabled units can be shipped globally and begin contributing to the network once plugged in, generating zero-knowledge proofs for data and compute applications. The pitch is direct: compute itself becomes the source of rewards, instead of relying on a conventional staking or mining model.
The devices can be upgraded through software from Level 1 to Level 300, with no additional hardware replacement required. In its FAQ, ZKP states that each upgrade level costs $100. Daily earning potential is referenced to the previous day’s presale auction closing price, and completed-task rewards are shown through the dashboard and device interface.
Daily on-chain auction distributes 200 million ZKP
For token distribution, ZKP says it is using a live on-chain presale auction. The model releases 200 million ZKP every 24 hours. Participants contribute any supported asset, and each buyer’s allocation is based on that day’s contribution relative to the total pool. Once the daily window closes, the price for that round is fixed permanently, and a new auction cycle opens the next day.
The full presale is set to distribute 90 billion ZKP, which the project says equals 35% of total supply. ZKP says all allocations are visible, traceable, and locked by code, and notes that the presale can end early if demand rises sharply. Tokens from a completed round become claimable through the dashboard after the window closes.
What the project says is already live
The article says ZKP already has a live testnet, Proof Pod hardware in shipment, and an open daily auction. In the project’s own framing, the public auction handles distribution, the devices generate proofs and earn rewards, and zero-knowledge verification protects sensitive data while proving the validity of computation. Based on the disclosed details, ZKP is positioning privacy compute, physical hardware, and token issuance inside one economic model.