# Risc Zero

> Universal Zero Knowledge

RISC Zero provides a zero-knowledge virtual machine for developers to build applications with cryptographic proofs for data privacy and security.

RISC Zero offers a zero-knowledge virtual machine enabling developers to build applications with cryptographic proofs. The platform simplifies development of zero-knowledge applications through programming languages like Rust. RISC Zero helps developers create applications with improved security, privacy, and reduced computational costs.

- Type: Project
- Sector: Developer Tooling
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2022-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/risczero

## Products

- [RISC Zero zkVM](https://thegrid.id/profiles/risczero): RISC Zero zkVM is a zero-knowledge virtual machine that enables developers to write applications with verifiable computation in Rust and other languages. (Developer Tooling, Live, Main Product)
- [Bonsai](https://thegrid.id/profiles/risczero): Bonsai is a decentralized proving engine that allows developers to integrate ZK proofs into applications. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [Steel](https://thegrid.id/profiles/risczero): Steel enables developers to run Solidity contracts in RISC Zero's zkVM. It uses off-chain execution with on-chain verification to reduce gas costs and enhance smart contract capabilities. (Developer Tooling, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://risczero.com)
- [Blog](https://www.risczero.com/blog)
- [Documentation](https://dev.risczero.com)
- [Privacy policy](https://risczero.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://risczero.com/terms-of-service)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/risc0)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/risczero)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/RiscZero)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@risczero)

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