RISC Zero launches Boundless testnet on Base

Key Points

1. Boundless is not a new blockchain but a marketplace for zkVM proofs, enabling verifiable computation across different chains.

2. The network uses a cryptographic primitive called 'proof of verifiable work' (PoVW), which tags metadata to proofs and detects fraudulent activity.

3. Early adopters include EigenLayer, Celestia, and Taiko, with EigenLayer using Boundless for its AVS slashing logic.

4. Boundless supports multiple zkVMs, including RISC Zero's own, Succinct’s SP1, ZKsync’s Boojum, and Jolt.

5. The testnet currently has 363 active provers, with expectations to scale to over a thousand GPUs soon.