Brevis Network is a verifiable computing platform that functions as a computation layer for blockchain applications. It is designed to enable complex computations to be processed off-chain, with the results cryptographically verified on-chain using zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, aiming to address the limitations and high costs of on-chain computation. ^{[1] [2]}

Overview

Brevis Network positions itself as an "Infinite Compute Layer" intended to enhance the capabilities of decentralized applications (dApps). The core problem it addresses is the inherent difficulty and expense of performing complex computational tasks directly on a blockchain. Such on-chain computations can be slow and costly, limiting the sophistication of dApps, particularly in fields like Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The project's solution is a hybrid model where intensive computational workloads are moved off-chain to the Brevis network. After processing, Brevis generates a succinct ZK proof, which is a small piece of cryptographic data that proves the correctness of the computation without revealing the underlying data itself. This proof is then sent back to the on-chain smart contract for efficient verification. ^[1]

This mechanism allows dApps to leverage complex data processing and analytics that would otherwise be impractical to execute on-chain. The project claims this method can reduce the cost of verifying computations to a fraction of the on-chain equivalent, citing a potential cost reduction of up to 1/1,000,000. Brevis aims to break what it identifies as a major bottleneck in DeFi: expensive on-chain recomputation. The long-term vision extends beyond blockchain applications, with the goal of making any software or computation verifiable. The project's tagline, "ZK Power, Real Adoption," reflects its focus on making ZK technology more accessible to developers and enabling more powerful, verifiable applications. ^{[1] [2]}

History

The public emergence of Brevis Network can be traced to March 2023, the month its official X (formerly Twitter) account was created.

On September 23, 2025, Brevis announced the launch of the "Brevis Yapper Leaderboard" in collaboration with KaitoAI, an initiative described as an innovation in the emerging field of Information Finance (InfoFi). ^[2]

Later that month, from September 29-30, 2025, Brevis co-hosted a conference in Singapore titled "(Re)fundamentals)" alongside prominent infrastructure projects AltLayer and EigenLayer. The event featured presentations on verifiable computing and its impact on DeFi. Following the conference, Brevis was announced as a partner and sponsor for the "3rd Singapore ShanHaiWoo Closing Ceremony" scheduled for October 1, 2025, an event featuring Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Technology

Core Mechanism

The architecture of Brevis Network is built on a hybrid on-chain and off-chain computation model that utilizes zero-knowledge cryptography. The process involves three main steps:

1. Off-Chain Processing: Complex and computationally heavy tasks requested by an on-chain application are sent to the Brevis network for execution. This off-chain environment is not constrained by the gas fees or block processing times of a blockchain.
2. ZK Proof Generation: After the computation is complete, Brevis generates a ZK proof that cryptographically attests to the correctness of the result. This proof validates that the computation was performed according to the specified logic without requiring the on-chain verifier to re-execute the entire task.
3. On-Chain Verification: The compact ZK proof is submitted to the smart contract on the blockchain. The contract can then verify the proof's validity at a significantly lower computational cost than it would take to perform the original computation, thereby confirming the off-chain result.

This model is designed to scale blockchain computation capabilities, allowing developers to build more intelligent and data-intensive applications. ^[1]

Products

Brevis offers a suite of products designed to facilitate the development and deployment of ZK-powered applications.

• zkCoprocessor: This is the core engine of the network, responsible for performing the off-chain computations and generating the corresponding ZK proofs for on-chain verification. It acts as the primary interface for dApps to offload their computational needs. ^[1]
• Pico zkVM: A zero-knowledge Virtual Machine (zkVM) that allows for the execution of general-purpose computations within the Brevis ZK-proving environment. A key goal of Pico is to lower the barrier to entry for developers. According to a statement reposted by the project, "Pico empowers devs with zero experience in zk to build zk apps." ^{[1] [2]}
• Incentra: Listed as a product on the network's official website, though specific details on its function are not provided in the available documentation. It is associated with the "Brevis Continuous Incentivization" program, which aims to boost DeFi activity by distributing rewards to users. Data from a September 2025 presentation indicated that this program had engaged over 23,000 unique users and was distributing over 100 million in incentives annually. ^{[1] [2]}
• Explorer: A tool provided by the network, presumed to be a block or transaction explorer, that allows users to navigate and view activity occurring within the Brevis ecosystem. ^[1]

Team

Noam Nelke has been identified as a co-founder of Brevis Network. He presented on the topic of verifiable computing at the "(Re)fundamentals)" conference in Singapore in September 2025. ^[2]

Partnerships

Brevis Network has established collaborations with a wide range of projects across the Web3 ecosystem, including DeFi protocols, infrastructure providers, and event organizers.

DeFi and dApps

The network lists numerous DeFi protocols and dApps as partners or users of its technology. These include:

• PancakeSwap
• Uniswap
• QuickSwap
• Kwenta
• Beefy
• Gamma
• Kim Protocol
• Mendi Finance
• Algebra
• Frax
• Berachain
• Hemera
• Trusta
• Usual
• OpenEden
• Turtle

Event and Strategic Collaborations

Brevis has also engaged in strategic partnerships for events and specific product launches. Key collaborators include:

• AltLayer: Co-hosted the "(Re)fundamentals)" conference with Brevis.
• EigenLayer: Co-hosted the "(Re)fundamentals)" conference with Brevis.
• KaitoAI: Collaborated on the launch of the "Brevis Yapper Leaderboard."
• ShanHaiWoo: Brevis is a partner for the "ShanHaiWoo × Ethereum Singapore" Demo Day and Closing Ceremony.
• Other event partners: HashKey, Tencent Cloud, DRK Lab, and Blockchain Builders.

The partnerships reflect the network's integration across different sectors of the blockchain industry. ^{[1] [2]}