[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Paulc | Succinct [@Ho53903Ho](/creator/twitter/Ho53903Ho) on x 1237 followers Created: 2025-07-24 07:13:27 UTC When Do $PROVE and Cysic Actually Gain Real Demand? The $PROVE token is more than just a governance or reward asset. Within the Succinct Prover Network, it serves as the essential fuel for a decentralized proof economy. Provers in this network need $PROVE either to stake or to pay for submitting zero-knowledge proofs. But for this token to gain meaningful value, it needs something more fundamental: consistent, real-world usage of the network itself. > Where Demand Begins: zk-Native Blockchains / Applications The starting point for that demand lies in the growth of zk-native blockchains and applications. These are applications where execution happens off-chain, and a verifiable proof is submitted on-chain. Examples include zkRollups, zkBridges, privacy-preserving identity protocols like zkLogin, and data-proving tools such as zkKYC. We're also seeing new projects like @hyli_org , @katana , @MagicNewton , and @hibachi_xyz making use of zero-knowledge proofs in various ways, whether for verifiable computation, game logic, or data integrity. As more projects begin to integrate zk into their core functionality, the need for scalable, performant proving infrastructure continues to grow. Each interaction with these apps generates a need for zero-knowledge proofs. These proofs are not optional, they are integral to how the application operates. And every proof must be produced somewhere, which leads directly to the Succinct Prover Network. > From Applications to Infrastructure Demand As more applications launch and more users interact with them, the number of proof requests rapidly increases. This creates an open, competitive environment where many provers compete to generate proofs faster and cheaper. To participate in this market, provers must access the network using $PROVE, making the token a true utility asset backed by computational demand. > Cysic’s Position in the Proving Economy Cysic fits into this picture as a specialized hardware provider. Cysic doesn’t rely on standard GPU clusters. Instead, it develops specialized infrastructure designed for zero-knowledge workloads, featuring optimized GPU configurations and eventually purpose-built ASICs for maximum efficiency. In a world where provers compete based on speed and cost, Cysic becomes a key player in helping provers win. However, Cysic’s value is not guaranteed by default. Their hardware is only useful when the proving network is active. For that to happen, there must be a high volume of real proof requests, which again depends on the number and scale of zk-native applications. > Building the ZK Flywheel The relationship is clear and cyclical. More zk-native applications create more demand for zero-knowledge proofs. That increased demand leads to more prover activity and stronger competition, which drives the need for optimized hardware like Cysic’s. At the same time, more proofs mean more usage of $PROVE, reinforcing its value as a core economic asset in the ecosystem. To make $PROVE and Cysic thrive, the most important condition is not just infrastructure expansion. It is the growth of the zk application layer. When developers build real, useful applications that rely on verifiability, they bring the entire ecosystem to life. > Conclusion Infrastructure follows utility. If we want to see meaningful demand for $PROVE and real economic opportunity for Cysic, we must see zk become indispensable in application logic. The future of verifiable computing doesn’t start with the prover; it starts with the apps. Fortunately, that future is already taking shape. Succinct is actively collaborating with leading foundations like @Mantle_Official , @cosmos , and @celestia , providing the infrastructure backbone for their zero-knowledge proof systems. On top of that, we’re starting to see a wave of zk-native use-case experiments, from gaming and identity to machine learning and real-world data feeds. And it feels like this is just the beginning. @SuccinctLabs @cysic_xyz  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [decentralized](/topic/decentralized) [just a](/topic/just-a) [token](/topic/token) [$prove](/topic/$prove) [Post Link](https://x.com/Ho53903Ho/status/1948280349584478531)
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Created: 2025-07-24 07:13:27 UTC
When Do $PROVE and Cysic Actually Gain Real Demand? The $PROVE token is more than just a governance or reward asset. Within the Succinct Prover Network, it serves as the essential fuel for a decentralized proof economy.
Provers in this network need $PROVE either to stake or to pay for submitting zero-knowledge proofs. But for this token to gain meaningful value, it needs something more fundamental: consistent, real-world usage of the network itself.
Where Demand Begins: zk-Native Blockchains / Applications The starting point for that demand lies in the growth of zk-native blockchains and applications. These are applications where execution happens off-chain, and a verifiable proof is submitted on-chain. Examples include zkRollups, zkBridges, privacy-preserving identity protocols like zkLogin, and data-proving tools such as zkKYC.
We're also seeing new projects like @hyli_org , @katana , @MagicNewton , and @hibachi_xyz making use of zero-knowledge proofs in various ways, whether for verifiable computation, game logic, or data integrity. As more projects begin to integrate zk into their core functionality, the need for scalable, performant proving infrastructure continues to grow.
Each interaction with these apps generates a need for zero-knowledge proofs. These proofs are not optional, they are integral to how the application operates. And every proof must be produced somewhere, which leads directly to the Succinct Prover Network.
From Applications to Infrastructure Demand As more applications launch and more users interact with them, the number of proof requests rapidly increases. This creates an open, competitive environment where many provers compete to generate proofs faster and cheaper. To participate in this market, provers must access the network using $PROVE, making the token a true utility asset backed by computational demand.
Cysic’s Position in the Proving Economy Cysic fits into this picture as a specialized hardware provider. Cysic doesn’t rely on standard GPU clusters. Instead, it develops specialized infrastructure designed for zero-knowledge workloads, featuring optimized GPU configurations and eventually purpose-built ASICs for maximum efficiency. In a world where provers compete based on speed and cost, Cysic becomes a key player in helping provers win.
However, Cysic’s value is not guaranteed by default. Their hardware is only useful when the proving network is active. For that to happen, there must be a high volume of real proof requests, which again depends on the number and scale of zk-native applications.
Building the ZK Flywheel The relationship is clear and cyclical. More zk-native applications create more demand for zero-knowledge proofs. That increased demand leads to more prover activity and stronger competition, which drives the need for optimized hardware like Cysic’s. At the same time, more proofs mean more usage of $PROVE, reinforcing its value as a core economic asset in the ecosystem.
To make $PROVE and Cysic thrive, the most important condition is not just infrastructure expansion. It is the growth of the zk application layer. When developers build real, useful applications that rely on verifiability, they bring the entire ecosystem to life.
Conclusion Infrastructure follows utility. If we want to see meaningful demand for $PROVE and real economic opportunity for Cysic, we must see zk become indispensable in application logic.
The future of verifiable computing doesn’t start with the prover; it starts with the apps.
Fortunately, that future is already taking shape. Succinct is actively collaborating with leading foundations like @Mantle_Official , @cosmos , and @celestia , providing the infrastructure backbone for their zero-knowledge proof systems.
On top of that, we’re starting to see a wave of zk-native use-case experiments, from gaming and identity to machine learning and real-world data feeds.
And it feels like this is just the beginning. @SuccinctLabs @cysic_xyz
XXX engagements
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