Specialization in Blockchain: Why a Dedicated Verification Layer is Needed

The blockchain ecosystem is fragmenting into purpose-built networks for specific use cases, with proof verification being the next domain in need of a specialized layer. The current infrastructure for verifying proofs is strained by high-volume proof generation from zkVMs, rollups, and zkML systems, leading to costly, unpredictable, and inefficient verification on Ethereum. A dedicated verification layer can lower costs and latency, support new proof types, and enable "verify once, use everywhere" across applications, unlocking modular scalability and efficiency.