Airbender Tops zkVM Leaderboard with Sub-50 Second Ethereum Block Proving
Airbender Tops zkVM Leaderboard with Sub-50 Second Ethereum Block Proving
⚡ Airbender breaks records
Airbender has claimed the #1 spot on the EthProofs leaderboard as the fastest zkVM, proving Ethereum blocks in under 50 seconds using just a single GPU.
Key achievements:
- Proves ZKsync chain blocks in ~1 second
- Ethereum block proving in <50 seconds on single 4090 GPU
- Built from scratch using RISC-V architecture
This represents a major breakthrough in ZK technology. What previously required hours of computation now takes seconds, enabling near real-time proving.
The timing aligns with Vitalik's suggestion that Ethereum may transition to RISC-V, validating ZKsync's decision to build their zkVM on this architecture two years ago.
Real-time ZK proving extends blockchain verifiability and supports building incorruptible financial infrastructure. The technology makes home-proving Ethereum feasible with consumer hardware.
Check the latest Airbender statistics: EthProofs Dashboard
Airbender enters the @eth_proofs leaderboard as the fastest zkVM! Airbender proves ZKsync chain blocks in ~1 second, and is now proving @ethereum blocks in under 50 seconds on a single GPU, helping push the Lean Ethereum roadmap forward.
“In the past you would need a big GPU cluster for what you can do today with a single GPU.” @anthonykrose breaking down the incredible performance of Airbender, the world's fastest open-source RISC-V proof system, and a major breakthrough that paves the path for home-proving
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