In the Web3 space, we often see enthusiastic discussions about Rollup technology, as if it is the magic bullet to solve all problems. However, as an analyst who has been closely following the implementation of Web3 applications, I have identified an important area that has been overlooked: the application potential of ZK technology in broader scenarios.

Recently, the concept of 'Boundless Apps' (abbreviated as BApps) proposed by Boundless has caught my attention. This innovative idea reveals the true value of ZK technology—not just optimizing existing blockchains, but also reshaping the trust mechanism of the entire digital world through 'verifiable computing'. Boundless is leveraging this new logic to build an unprecedented application ecosystem.

When I first encountered BApps, I mistakenly thought it was just a replica of ordinary dApps. However, after deeper research, I realized that BApps fundamentally changes the design paradigm of traditional applications. Although Web2 applications offer an excellent user experience, their core logic is often opaque, making it difficult for users to confirm whether the platform is manipulating data behind the scenes. For example, when booking a flight, if the price suddenly increases, is it a normal algorithmic fluctuation or a deliberate price hike? Are there issues with the balance updates on exchanges? These questions are hard to answer in a Web2 environment.

On the other hand, although Web3 dApps have high transparency, they are limited by the performance bottlenecks of the blockchain, making it difficult to implement complex functions. BApps cleverly combine the advantages of both: the core logic of the application can run efficiently off-chain, maintaining the smooth experience of Web2. At the same time, by generating proofs using Boundless's ZK technology, the validity of key operations is uploaded to the blockchain for verification, achieving the trusted characteristics of Web3.

This innovative model not only improves the performance and usability of applications but also provides users with unprecedented transparency and trust assurance. The emergence of BApps marks a shift in Web3 applications towards a more practical and widespread direction, promising to attract more mainstream users' attention and usage in the future.