The 4 Features of a zkVM: How to Choose your ZK Toolkit
Paul Gafni
Instructional Design Engineer
April 8, 2024
So, you’ve realized the power of using verifiable, off-chain computation to scale blockchains. You have a project you’d like to build, but you’re not sure where to start building. How should you evaluate your options? This article will guide you through the key features you’ll need, and contextualize the state of ZK tooling today. We’ll consider the following questions: Why should you choose a zkVM? What are the essential features of zkVMs? Which zkVMs offer these essential features?