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About Boundless

Boundless is a network for AI compute, data exchange, and models, enabling builders to deploy scalable AI workloads across chains.

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Boundless is a cutting-edge protocol designed to unlock the next era of decentralized computation through verifiable compute infrastructure. Built for developers, rollups, node operators, and individuals, Boundless empowers participants to access and contribute computation across any blockchain — transparently, securely, and without waste. At its core, Boundless enables anyone to earn rewards by contributing useful computation that can be cryptographically verified on-chain.

Whether you're a developer building next-gen apps, a rollup looking to integrate ZK finality in hours, or a validator searching for a new paradigm of cross-chain mining, Boundless offers a trustless, efficient framework. With the mainnet now live, the network is ready to power scalable decentralized systems through its unique model of Proof of Verifiable Work — ushering in a new frontier for open computation.

Boundless is a decentralized infrastructure protocol built to solve one of Web3’s biggest challenges: how to trust off-chain computation without compromising decentralization. Through the power of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and verifiable execution environments, Boundless allows anyone to outsource computation and receive proof that it was executed correctly — all while maintaining an on-chain trust model.

The protocol is powered by its novel Proof of Verifiable Work system, which replaces traditional proof-of-work models with meaningful computation that contributes directly to on-chain ecosystems. Unlike conventional mining, Boundless enables nodes to earn rewards by generating cryptographic proofs for any chain — transforming decentralized compute into a cross-chain resource. Node operators can run proofs, developers can integrate verified results into smart contracts, and users benefit from transparent, secure results.

A key innovation of Boundless is its support for modular rollups. Developers can upgrade their rollups to ZK-enabled architectures using Boundless within hours, dramatically reducing the time and complexity usually required. By integrating ZK proofs into rollup frameworks, Boundless enhances security, finality, and interoperability across Layer 2 ecosystems.

The network’s versatility is showcased in real-world use cases like Hibachi, the first provable exchange. By verifying order book execution and reserves with zero-knowledge proofs, Hibachi ensures full transparency in a space traditionally plagued by opaque operations. Other potential applications include DeFi protocols, oracles, layer-2 scalability solutions, and decentralized AI inference.

Supported by innovators from Celestia, Optimism, Arbitrum, and more, Boundless is emerging as a foundational layer for computation across the modular blockchain stack. It competes in part with other decentralized compute solutions like Sovereign and RISC Zero, but sets itself apart through its cross-chain architecture, multi-role incentives, and ability to empower rollups in a plug-and-play model.

With a live mainnet, growing ecosystem, and comprehensive developer tooling, Boundless is not just a compute protocol — it is a movement toward universal verifiability, decentralization, and utility-driven computation.

Boundless delivers a robust suite of benefits and features that empower a decentralized future of verifiable compute:

Proof of Verifiable Work: A next-generation consensus model where nodes earn rewards by generating useful zero-knowledge proofs for any chain.
ZK Rollup Upgrades: Rollups can integrate ZK finality within hours, significantly boosting security and trust while maintaining composability.
Cross-Chain Compute Mining: Node operators are not bound to a single chain — they can secure multiple networks simultaneously.
Developer-Friendly Tooling: Templates, examples, and starter kits are provided for building with RISC Zero and the Boundless zkVM framework.
Trustless App Integration: Verifiable compute can be plugged directly into smart contracts across EVM and non-EVM chains.
High-Performance Node Market: Participate in a decentralized compute market, generating income through proof generation.
Backed by Experts: Supported by founders and researchers from top Web3 organizations and universities, including Stanford and Celestia.

Boundless offers tools and infrastructure for both developers and node operators to start building and contributing right away. Here’s how to get started:

Visit the Website: Go to boundless.network to explore the mainnet and learn about the protocol.
Read the Documentation: Access full developer docs, node setup guides, and integration examples at the Boundless Docs.
Set Up a Node: Use the “Run a Node” page to begin contributing compute and earning rewards through Proof of Verifiable Work.
Try the Foundry Template: Clone the Boundless Foundry Template from GitHub to deploy a zkVM guest program and test verifiable compute.
Build Applications: Use smart contract templates and zkVM integrations to deploy onchain apps that verify offchain computation trustlessly.
Engage with the Community: Join the Boundless Discord, follow updates on Twitter, and attend ecosystem events.
Track Onchain Activity: Use the Boundless Explorer to view live proof submissions and network stats.

Boundless FAQ

Proof of Verifiable Work (PoVW) is a new consensus and incentive model pioneered by Boundless. Unlike traditional proof-of-work (PoW) systems that consume energy to solve arbitrary math problems, PoVW rewards nodes for completing useful computation that is cryptographically verifiable. These tasks contribute directly to decentralized applications and systems, such as proving statements in zero-knowledge. This model creates a sustainable, multi-chain mining economy based on meaningful work, not wasteful hashing.
Boundless offers a flexible framework that allows rollup teams to upgrade to ZK rollups in a matter of hours. Teams can leverage the protocol's tooling and templates to generate verifiable compute proofs for transactions, enabling faster finality, enhanced security, and cross-chain compatibility. Developers can access rollup-focused documentation, ZK proof systems, and integration guides through the Boundless Docs or GitHub repositories.
Node operators in the Boundless ecosystem generate and submit zero-knowledge proofs that validate computation for various decentralized applications. Tasks may include verifying data consistency, producing proofs for smart contract logic, validating exchange reserves, or proving statements about off-chain computations. These nodes are rewarded through the protocol's Proof of Verifiable Work model, making it possible to earn across multiple chains while contributing real value to the Web3 ecosystem. Learn more on the Run a Node page.
Boundless bridges the gap between off-chain compute and on-chain trust using zkVMs and verifiable execution environments. Developers can deploy zk guest programs that run off-chain and generate cryptographic proofs of correctness. These proofs are then submitted to on-chain smart contracts for validation. This allows any computation — from game logic to financial modeling — to be trustlessly verified on-chain. Developers can use starter templates like the Foundry Template to quickly build and test applications.
Boundless solves one of the most critical challenges in modern blockchain architecture — how to ensure integrity of computation in modular and cross-chain environments. By enabling verifiable compute on any chain, Boundless allows applications, rollups, and protocols to interact securely without centralized assumptions. It supports faster finality, scalability, and interoperability through proof-backed execution, making it essential infrastructure for the evolution of modular blockchain stacks like Celestia, Optimism, and Arbitrum. Boundless is the compute backbone for decentralized systems of the future.