# Bonsol

> Solana is evolving into a ZK-powered L1.

Bonsol enables developers to run complex computations off-chain and verify results on Solana using zero-knowledge proofs.

Bonsol helps developers run complex computations off-chain and verify results on Solana using zero-knowledge proofs. The system uses RISC0 technology to generate STARK proofs that convert to SNARK proofs for on-chain verification. Developers can create zkprograms that execute without revealing sensitive data, enabling private inputs while maintaining security. Bonsol integrates with existing Solana programs, allowing applications to build with enhanced privacy for users and simplified protocol design for creators.

- Type: Project
- Sector: Developer Tooling
- Status: Announced
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Bonsol

## Products

- [Bonsol ZK Co-processor](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Bonsol): Bonsol is a ZK co-processor for Solana that enables off-chain computation with on-chain verification, allowing developers to build applications with enhanced privacy and scalability. (Developer Tooling, In Development, Main Product)

## Assets

- [BON (BON)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Bonsol): BON is the utility token of the Bonsol network, a zero-knowledge co-processor for Solana. It is used to pay for proof generation fees when requesting off-chain computations and to stake by prover nodes that compete to claim execution requests. Staked tokens are subject to slashing if nodes fail to produce correct proofs, creating economic incentives for honest behavior in the network. (Utility)

## Links

- [Main](https://bonsol.org)
- [Documentation](https://bonsol.sh)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/bonsol-collective/bonsol)

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