Succinct and Tandem Partner to Bring ZK Proofs to Arbitrum Ecosystem

Succinct has announced an exclusive one-year partnership with Tandem, the startup studio and venture capital arm of Offchain Labs, to bring zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to the Arbitrum ecosystem. The collaboration will focus on scaling ZK rollups on Arbitrum by integrating Succinct’s SP1, a modular ZK virtual machine (zkVM), with Tandem’s technical and strategic capabilities [1]. Succinct’s decentralized Prover Network, already integrated with major DeFi protocols including Celestia, Avail, Lido, and Polygon, will now extend its reach into the Arbitrum ecosystem [2].

The partnership aligns with Offchain Labs’ broader roadmap to expand ZK-based scaling solutions across the blockchain landscape. Ira Auerbach, head of Tandem, emphasized that modular ZK proving systems are essential to reducing settlement times and improving user experience. “The future of blockchain depends on scalability, and Succinct’s approach is directly aligned with our vision of how Arbitrum and the broader blockchain ecosystem can evolve,” he stated [3]. Uma Roy, CEO of Succinct, noted that the collaboration represents a strategic move to accelerate market adoption and strengthen technical capabilities on Arbitrum [4].

Tandem’s capital investments in cross-chain and privacy-focused initiatives—such as Espresso Systems and Fhenix—underscore its commitment to advancing the ZK infrastructure. These projects focus on privacy, consensus, and application-layer scalability, reinforcing the strategic value of the partnership [5]. As the demand for fast, secure, and private blockchain applications grows, the integration of Succinct’s SP1 into Arbitrum’s ecosystem is expected to attract more developers and users seeking efficient solutions [6].

With the growing emphasis on ZK infrastructure in blockchain development, the collaboration between Succinct and Tandem reflects a broader industry trend toward modular solutions to address scalability challenges. The partnership aims to enhance Arbitrum’s position as a leading platform for next-generation blockchain applications, leveraging the strengths of both entities to drive innovation in the space [7].

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[1] https://crypto.news/succinct-and-tandem-partner-to-introduce-zero-knowledge-proofs-to-arbitrum/

[2] https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/08-26-2025-succinct-and-tandem-partner-to-introduce-zero-knowledge-proofs-to-arbitrum-28841582670673

[3] https://www.wric.com/business/press-releases/cision/20250826NY58612/tandem-by-offchain-labs-and-succinct-ink-partnership-to-advance-zero-knowledge-infrastructure

[4] https://www.mexc.com/news/offchain-labs-partners-with-succinct-to-bring-zk-proofs-to-arbitrum/74773

[5] https://blog.succinct.xyz/page/2/

[6] https://www.ainvest.com/news/zk-modular-arbitrum-succinct-rewriting-blockchain-speed-rules-2508/

[7] https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28839021089961