Risc Zero Shuts Down Hosted Proof Service as Boundless Network Enters Fully Decentralized Era for the Universal ZK Proof Market

Risc Zero recently disclosed the closure of its official hosted proof service, a move that redefines how developers access zero-knowledge computing. As Boundless Network advances toward a fully decentralized era, the transition signals a market-driven shift toward open, neutral ZK infrastructure that reduces on-chain frictions for builders.

Boundless Network is positioned as an open, universal ZK proof market spanning multi-chain and application contexts. With Boundless, any blockchain or app can source zero-knowledge proofs to improve scalability and interoperability, leveraging decentralized verification and a resilient design.

Under Boundless, proofs are verified by independent nodes through a Proof of Verifiable Work (PoVW), rewarding provers by actual computational effort. This mechanism incentivizes faster, cost-efficient proof generation, enhancing efficiency for networks seeking scalable ZK capabilities while maintaining neutrality and security.