ZEROBASE Unveils zkStaking Platform and Proof Scanner at ETHCC

Blockchain infrastructure provider ZEROBASE introduced two significant technological advancements related to Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) during the ETH Community Conference (ETHCC) in Cannes, France. The announcements were made during a keynote delivered by ZEROBASE Chief Marketing Officer, Gink, who highlighted the paradox of ZKPs in Web3 infrastructure.

Gink's talk, titled "The ZK Paradox: Powerful Yet Invisible," explored the gap between the cryptographic potential of ZKPs and their limited visibility to end users. He argued that trust in Web3 cannot be fully realized without user-facing ZK applications that are both transparent and understandable. Gink also challenged prevailing notions about privacy in blockchain ecosystems, positioning it as a core requirement for digital coordination. He clarified that Zero-Knowledge Proofs do more than protect data; they allow for verifiable sharing without disclosure of sensitive information, unlocking a new paradigm of trust and auditability.

One of the key announcements was the zkStaking platform, which allows users to stake stablecoins such as USDC and USDT across multiple vetted centralized exchanges to capture arbitrage yield opportunities. zkStaking uses ZKPs to cryptographically verify that all yield strategies are risk-neutral and adhere to predefined compliance thresholds. This integration introduces an unprecedented level of transparency to crypto yield products. If predefined thresholds are exceeded, users receive automated notifications accompanied by real-time cryptographic proofs.

Alongside zkStaking, ZEROBASE introduced the ZEROBASE Proof Scanner, a tool designed to make ZKPs accessible and intuitive. The scanner translates complex proofs into simple validation messages such as “Validation Passed,” accompanied by a unique hash. Over three million proofs have already been generated through the platform, highlighting growing user engagement.

Gink acknowledged that cryptographic proofs alone are insufficient to eliminate all risk, as execution still occurs on centralized exchanges, introducing counterparty exposure. To mitigate this, ZEROBASE has integrated across multiple platforms to diversify risk and reduce reliance on any single venue. This reflects a hybrid architecture, where Zero-Knowledge technology bridges the idealism of permissionless systems with real-world operational demands.

Gink closed the session with a long-term vision for a layered, ZK-native ecosystem, describing how Zero-Knowledge technologies could enhance various user touchpoints, from wallets and decentralized trading to GameFi, social apps, and even AI systems. Referring to this approach as the “Swiss Cheese Model,” he outlined how layered ZK integration could provide redundancy, resilience, and verifiability across the digital landscape.

The announcements mark a strategic move by ZEROBASE to make Zero-Knowledge infrastructure usable, transparent, and trustworthy at the consumer level, bringing advanced cryptographic guarantees out of the lab and into everyday use. ZEROBASE is a blockchain infrastructure company focused on making Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology accessible and verifiable for developers and end users. Through products such as zkStaking and the ZEROBASE Proof Scanner, the company aims to bridge the gap between cryptographic innovation and practical usability. ZEROBASE's infrastructure is designed to enhance transparency, auditability, and risk management across Web3 applications.