2026-01-12 10:22:06

A certain leading exchange recently launched Brevis ($BREV), a "verifiable computation layer" that enables smart contracts to process historical and cross-chain data.

Why do traditional contracts get stuck? Two reasons: first, on-chain computation costs are ridiculously high; second, historical data and cross-chain information often rely on oracles or centralized service providers, bringing trust risks.

Brevis's approach is straightforward—move the heavy lifting off-chain, and only submit a single ZK Proof back on-chain for verification. This saves computational costs and eliminates reliance on any centralized executor, as all computations can be cryptographically verified. For complex applications that need access to historical data or cross-chain information, this solution indeed addresses a long-standing pain point.

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RektRecorder

· 19h ago

Off-chain computation + on-chain verification sounds good, but how well it actually works remains to be seen. If ZK can truly deliver and avoid bottlenecks, then it’s a win. All those centralized oracle trash really should be eliminated. But now a new token is launching; whether to cut the leeks or not depends on market reaction. This kind of solution should have appeared long ago; it's truly outrageous that it’s only happening now.

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DecentralizedElder

· 19h ago

Is it the ZK proof system again? It sounds good, but when it comes to actual use, we still have to wait for verification, which adds an extra step. --- Off-chain computation saving gas sounds good, but the key is having enough verifiers. Don’t turn it into a new centralized bottleneck. --- If Brevis can truly solve cross-chain data issues, that would be impressive. But I’m more concerned about whether it has undergone security audits. --- Replacing oracle risks with ZK risks seems perfect in theory, but in reality, it’s still a gamble on new technology—feels a bit like betting. --- If this thing can reduce gas fees, I’ll give it a thumbs up. Let’s see about the rest. --- Whether $BREV can meet this expectation is the key. Don’t just hype it up and then go silent. --- Cryptographic verification ≠ complete security. It still depends on how well the actual application performs.

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quietly_staking

· 19h ago

The zk proof technology isn't exactly a new concept, but it's worth paying attention to if it can be truly implemented in production environments.

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