Brevis Amplifies ZK Proof Innovation with ‘Proving Grounds’ Campaign and Key DeFi Partnerships

Brevis, a pioneering initiative in the realm of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, has unveiled major developments in its ‘Proving Grounds’ campaign, alongside key partnerships with LISTA, OpenEden, USUAL, and Euler (EUL). These integrations mark a significant step forward within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, showcasing ZK technology’s transformative capabilities.

Between October 17 and 20, Brevis took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share updates on its innovative ZK-based platform ‘Incentra’ and the 'Continuous Protocol Incentives (CPI)’ solution. Each announcement highlighted how the campaign’s new partners are leveraging Brevis’ incentive frameworks and ZK solutions to optimize their protocols and deliver enhanced functionalities for users.

As part of this initiative, Brevis emphasized that the campaign will transition into its ‘Field Operations’ phase starting November 3. During this phase, users will gain hands-on opportunities to engage with the partner protocols, including LISTA and Euler, earning Brevis’ proprietary reward points dubbed ‘Sparks.’ These Sparks are designed to foster enduring engagement and strengthen participants’ contribution to the broader ecosystem.

LISTA Introduces Advanced ZK-Based Rewards for Liquidity Providers

LISTA, a liquid staking protocol on Binance’s BNB Chain, has integrated Brevis’ Incentra platform to revolutionize its liquidity rewards model. Concentrating on the slisBNB/BNB pool on PancakeSwap V3, LISTA’s approach departs from traditional liquidity mining methods.

Rather than basing rewards merely on liquidity volume, LISTA introduces a system that rewards liquidity providers (LPs) proportionally to the trading fees their liquidity generates. This novel mechanism allocates weekly LISTA tokens to LPs based on their fee contributions, encouraging deeper ecosystem engagement.

Brevis praised the use of ZK proofs to verify all reward calculations, ensuring transparency and alignment of incentives. By focusing rewards on actively traded liquidity ranges, this model enhances market efficiency, delivers tighter price spreads for traders, and improves overall protocol performance.

USUAL and OpenEden Lead the Shift from Airdrops to Continuous Incentives

USUAL, a stablecoin protocol, and OpenEden, a real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform, represent leading adopters of Brevis’ Continuous Protocol Incentives (CPI) model.

The CPI framework addresses inefficiencies tied to one-time airdrops, which often encourage fleeting engagement rather than sustainable growth. Using ZK technology, CPI continuously tracks user contributions across multiple metrics and distributes rewards on a daily basis.

USUAL initially implemented CPI in November 2024 to optimize engagement among holders of USD0 and USD0++ tokens across top DeFi ecosystems such as Curve (CRV), Pendle (PENDLE), and Morpho (MORPHO). With over $300 million in annual rewards under management and more than 43.8 million ZK proofs generated, USUAL exemplifies the potential for long-term growth fueled by ZK-driven incentives.

Similarly, OpenEden employs Brevis’ CPI in the RWA domain, leveraging daily rewards to incentivize meaningful contributions within its ecosystem. To date, OpenEden has generated upward of 2.79 million proofs, demonstrating the scalability of this incentive model. Brevis emphasized how CPI promotes sustainable user engagement, mitigating the “farm-sell-leave” mentality prevalent in earlier DeFi paradigms.

Euler Showcases ZK Incentive Speed with Weekend-Ready Launch

Euler (EUL), a leading lending protocol, achieved rapid deployment of Brevis’ Incentra platform, further highlighting the plug-and-play nature of ZK solutions.

In June 2025, Euler rolled out Incentra across four lending markets on Arbitrum (ARB) — notably featuring USDC and WETH pairs. Over the course of a single weekend, the protocol distributed $100,000 worth of rEUL rewards to participants, all without requiring additional smart contract customization or backend development.

Brevis emphasized that Euler’s launch underscores Incentra’s flexibility and ease of integration. As the first protocol to implement Incentra’s ZK-based incentives, Euler has set a benchmark for streamlined adoption within the DeFi ecosystem.

Accelerating the Role of ZK Technology as DeFi’s Infrastructure Backbone

With the success of its ‘Proving Grounds’ campaign, Brevis is moving the needle in establishing ZK proofs as an essential infrastructure layer for DeFi. By prioritizing automation, transparency, and efficiency, Brevis has demonstrated that ZK technology transcends theoretical innovation; it is now a practical driver of progress across the ecosystem.

Through strategic collaborations with LISTA, USUAL, OpenEden, and Euler, Brevis is amplifying the impact of ZK solutions for incentivizing user engagement, optimizing liquidity, and ensuring sustainable growth. As the campaign advances, Brevis remains dedicated to evolving DeFi incentives and reinforcing the ecosystem with cutting-edge ZK technological infrastructure.