RISC Zero zkVM product
Overview
RISC Zero zkVM is a zero-knowledge virtual machine that executes arbitrary RISC-V programs and produces a succinct proof of their correct execution. It enables verifiable off-chain computation, commonly used in blockchain applications to prove the integrity of complex computations without revealing inputs. The proof can be efficiently verified on-chain.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, RISC Zero zkVM connects to 7 tracked entities, most strongly to SP1 zkVM, RISC Zero, Groth16.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 7 of 7 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
competes_with | SP1 zkVM | 95% |
builds | RISC Zero | 95% |
outputs_proof_format | Groth16 | 95% |
powered_by | Bonsai Proving Network | 95% |
uses_architecture | RISC-V zkVM Architecture | 95% |
verifies_proofs_from | Aligned Verification Layer | 85% |
uses | Ethereum L1 ZK-EVM (Verge endgame) | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is RISC Zero zkVM?
RISC Zero zkVM is a zero-knowledge virtual machine that executes arbitrary RISC-V programs and produces a succinct proof of their correct execution, enabling verifiable off-chain computation for blockchain applications.
What proof format does RISC Zero zkVM output?
RISC Zero zkVM outputs proofs in the Groth16 format.
What architecture does RISC Zero zkVM use?
RISC Zero zkVM uses the RISC-V zkVM Architecture.