TL;DR:
Nethermind is systematically adding ZK readiness to its execution client. Completed so far: execution witness capture, stateless block replay, minimal EVM binary creation, and RISC-V64 compilation.
Much of the heavy lifting is done. The next milestones are Zisk integration for end-to-end proofs, followed by RISC0 and SP1 support.
Nethermind builds on its proven reliability in production, now extending that foundation into zero-knowledge systems step by step.
Why ZK Matters
Zero-knowledge proofs have moved from the research lab to a production necessity. For Ethereum-compatible chains and L2 sequencers, they represent the next chapter of performance, modularity, and trustless verification. Nethermind Client already powers major production networks with industry-leading sync speed and stability. Now we are extending that proven foundation into ZK readiness, milestone by milestone.
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