I’ll explain it as simple as possible so you can understand it easily.
Well, to make it easier i’ll ask Zun, Moei and Kashvi to join in think of it like this:
- @Zun2025 as Requestor
- @0xMoei and @kashviETH as Prover
Okay, let’s get started! Zun, Moei, and Kashvi in the Boundless World
Zun Kicks Things Off with a Proof Request
Zun’s a developer with a dope idea: he wants to prove that his AI model correctly predicted the weather for tomorrow (say, “sunny in New York”) without revealing the model’s secret sauce.
He’s using the Boundless Protocol to get a zero-knowledge (ZK) proof for this.
Zun send request to Boundless Market, like “Hey, check if my AI’s output is legit”. He deposits some ETH to show he’s serious. The market logs it with a unique ID, like “Request #123” Zun’s basically posting a job ad saying, “Yo, I need someone to prove my AI’s prediction is right. Who’s in?”
The Market Spreads the Word
The market saves Zun’s request onchain. then pings all the provers, saying, “New job alert! Request #123 is up for grabs!”.
The market’s like, “Hey, provers, Zun’s got a job for you. Check it out and throw your hat in the ring!”
Moei and Kashvi Check Out the Gig
Moei’s move: Moei’s got a beefy computer. He checks “Request #123” and sees it’s for RISC Zero zkVM, which the setup can handle. He’s like, “Okay, i can do this.”
Kashvi’s move: Kashvi’s also got a solid rig and checks the same request. She’s thinking, “I’m faster than Moei, so i’ll bid lower to win this.”
They each decide to bid, locking in some of their own tokens (stake) to prove they’re not flaking.
The Market Picks a Winner
The Boundless Market looks at the bids from Moei, Kashvi, and maybe others. It’s gotta pick the best one. and Kashvi was selected as the winner.
The market’s like a boss picking the best contractor. Kashvi wins the gig because she’s quick and cheap. Moei’s out, but he can try for the next one.
Kashvi Gets to Work on the ZK Proof
Kashvi’s now on the clock to make Zun’s proof. Kashvi’s like a chef cooking up a fancy dish (the proof) in her high-tech kitchen, making sure it’s perfect for Zun.
Kashvi Sends the Proof Back
Kashvi’s got her proof ready, so she sends it to the Boundless Market. Kashvi’s like, “Here’s the finished job, boss!” and hands it over to the market for inspection.
The Market Checks the Proof
The market sends the proof to the blockchain, where it’s checked using ZK magic. This is super lightweight nodes just verify the seal, not rerun the whole AI computation.
The market’s like a quality control guy, double-checking Kashvi’s work. It’s all good, so they’re ready to move forward.
Kashvi Gets Paid
Since Kashvi’s proof is legit, she gets her reward.
Zun Gets the Verified Result
The market sends Zun the journal (the AI’s verified “sunny in New York” prediction). Zun can slap this onto his dApp, letting everyone know his AI’s prediction is trustworthy.
Zun’s like, “Sweet, my AI’s prediction is officially legit, and I can show it off. Thanks, Kashvi!”