Question 1

What is ZEROBASE?

Accepted Answer

ZEROBASE is a decentralised execution platform that enables private, off-chain computation with verifiable on-chain results. It combines Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) with Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to allow sensitive computations to occur securely and privately while providing cryptographic guarantees that these computations were executed correctly.

Its core architecture consists of three layers:
1. **Trusted Execution Layer (TEE)** – Handles sensitive computation in isolated hardware environments (e.g. AMD SEV-SNP).
2. **Zero-Knowledge Proof Layer (ZKP)** – Converts execution results into proofs verifiable on-chain without revealing sensitive inputs.
3. **Proof Mediation Layer (Proof Mesh)** – Standardises, aggregates, and routes proofs across applications and chains.

ZEROBASE targets use cases where verifiable privacy is required, such as algorithmic trading, decentralised finance, shared computing, and AI inference. The platform is built to support composable modules, allowing developers to construct applications with reusable and interoperable proof components. It also facilitates assetisation of off-chain resources like bandwidth, storage, and compute power.

ZEROBASE’s trust model is based on structural transparency: no central intermediaries, minimal data disclosure, and cryptographic proof as the default unit of verification.

Question 2

What is ZEROBASE (ZBT) token used for?

Accepted Answer

ZEROBASE Token (ZBT) is a utility token within the ZEROBASE ecosystem. It has a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens and is non-inflationary. ZBT does not represent ownership, rights to revenue, or investment returns. Its primary functions include:

1. **Access to protocol services** – Users use ZBT to interact with modules such as zkStaking, ProofYield, and zkLogin.
2. **Resource coordination** – Individuals and entities providing compute or bandwidth resources are rewarded in ZBT through the ProofYield mechanism.
3. **Node operations and verification** – ZBT is used as an internal settlement token among nodes and for incentivising trusted computation by proving nodes.
4. **Governance signalling** – Token holders can participate in non-binding governance processes by proposing or voting on protocol parameters, module upgrades, or revenue allocation strategies.
5. **Credentialisation** – ZBT is used to issue verifiable credentials (e.g. data integrity attestations, model output proofs, login authorisations).

The protocol features a two-tiered node system:
- **Hub Nodes**: Route tasks and maintain network topology; receive ZBT rewards based on uptime and efficiency.
- **Proving Nodes**: Execute off-chain tasks in secure TEEs and generate verifiable ZKPs; require $1M collateral and earn ZBT or stablecoin rewards.

A treasury model governed by a DAO oversees revenue generated from protocol usage, and ZBT may be bought back and burned as part of supply management initiatives, subject to community vote.

Question 3

Who created ZEROBASE (ZBT)?

Accepted Answer

ZEROBASE was co‑founded by **Mirror Tang** and **Shawn Chong**.

- **Mirror Tang** is the CEO of ZEROBASE and a specialist in blockchain security, trusted execution, and zero-knowledge proofs. He has a background in smart contract auditing and cryptographic infrastructure, and has also been involved in projects such as Salus Security. He is listed as a member of the Forbes Technology Council and holds academic experience linked to institutions such as MIT and Beijing Jiaotong University.

- **Shawn Chong** is a co‑founder of ZEROBASE and has previously served in leadership roles including co‑founder and COO of Salus Security. He has entrepreneurial experience in the Web3 space and has also acted as an angel investor in other ventures.

#	Instrument	Exchange	Benchmark Score	Price	24h Change	24h Volume	24h Trades	24h Open	24h High
1	ZBT-USDT ZBTUSDT	binance	AA	0.07950USDT	-4,79%	12.015.290,60ZBT	25.087	0.08350USDT	0.08400USDT
2	ZBT-USDT ZBT_USDT	whitebit	BB	0.07960USDT	-4,78%	4.202.188,00ZBT	5.447	0.08360USDT	0.08420USDT
3	ZBT-USDT ZBTUSDT	bybit	A	0.07965USDT	-4,59%	1.393.016,40ZBT	3.424	0.08349USDT	0.08402USDT
4	ZBT-TRY ZBTTRY	binance	AA	3,92TRY	-4,39%	1.209.057,30ZBT	724	4,10TRY	4,13TRY
5	ZBT-USDC ZBTUSDC	binance	AA	0.07980USDC	-4,32%	550.190,30ZBT	836	0.08340USDC	0.08400USDC
6	ZBT-USDT ZBTUSDT_SPBL	bitget	BB	0.07976USDT	-4,75%	488.144,41ZBT	803	0.08374USDT	0.08391USDT
7	ZBT-USDT ZBT-USDT	kucoin	BB	0.07947USDT	-4,72%	411.139,60ZBT	1.072	0.08341USDT	0.08394USDT
8	ZBT-USDT ZBT_USDT	gateio	A	0.07963USDT	-4,70%	155.129,00ZBT	745	0.08356USDT	0.08382USDT
9	ZBT-USD ZBTUSD	kraken	AA	0.07979USD	-3,83%	129.412,71ZBT	282	0.08297USD	0.08375USD
10	ZBT-EUR ZBTEUR	kraken	AA	0.07103EUR	-4,57%	92.413,47ZBT	182	0.07443EUR	0.07471EUR
11	ZBT-KRW KRW-ZBT	upbit	B	110,00KRW	-2,65%	15.279.550,68ZBT	3.080	113,00KRW	114,00KRW
12	ZBT-USDT zbt_usdt	lbank	C	0.07953USDT	-4,75%	5.496.966,24ZBT	85.493	0.08350USDT	0.08397USDT
13	ZBT-USDT ZBT_USDT	p2pb2b	D	0.07960USDT	-4,67%	4.975.550,60ZBT	13.365	0.08350USDT	0.08400USDT
14	ZBT-KRW ZBT_KRW	bithumbkorea	-	108,00KRW	-3,57%	2.361.482,57ZBT	663	112,00KRW	113,00KRW
15	ZBT-USDT ZBTUSDT	toobit	C	0.07950USDT	-4,79%	1.973.372,20ZBT	7.208	0.08350USDT	0.08400USDT
16	ZBT-THB THB_ZBT	bitkub	C	2,66THB	-5,84%	1.445.959,00ZBT	3.451	2,83THB	2,85THB
17	ZBT-USDT ZBTUSDT	bitrue	D	0.07950USDT	-4,68%	1.254.095,80ZBT	5.373	0.08340USDT	0.08410USDT
18	ZBT-USDT ZBT_USDT	bitunix	C	0.07950USDT	-4,68%	1.111.867,30ZBT	7.480	0.08340USDT	0.08390USDT
19	ZBT-USDT ZBTUSDT	mexc	C	0.07954USDT	-4,70%	773.407,79ZBT	3.173	0.08346USDT	0.08399USDT
20	ZBT-USDT ZBT-USDT	bingx	D	0.07950USDT	-4,68%	731.332,98ZBT	7.574	0.08340USDT	0.08390USDT
21	ZBT-USDT ZBT_USDT	bydfi	-	0.07954USDT	-4,70%	736.102,92ZBT	3.411	0.08346USDT	0.08399USDT
22	ZBT-USDT ZBT_USDT	cryptology	D	0.07951USDT	-4,84%	435.135,20ZBT	1.490	0.08355USDT	0.08398USDT
23	ZBT-USDC ZBT_USDC	cryptology	D	0.07940USDC	-5,01%	431.335,00ZBT	1.475	0.08359USDC	0.08400USDC
24	ZBT-EUR ZBT-EUR	bitvavo	B	0.07118EUR	-3,91%	388.119,85ZBT	150	0.07407EUR	0.07427EUR
25	ZBT-USDT zbt_usdt	digifinex	D	0.07950USDT	-4,90%	344.102,40ZBT	4.274	0.08360USDT	0.08400USDT
26	ZBT-USDT zbtusdt	huobipro	C	0.07980USDT	-3,97%	192.738,68ZBT	279	0.08310USDT	0.08360USDT
27	ZBT-BTC BTC-ZBT	upbit	B	0.0₆9900BTC	0,00%	0ZBT	0	0.0₆9900BTC	0.0₆9900BTC
28	ZBT-USDT ZBTUSDT	hitbtc	E	0.08494USDT	0,00%	0ZBT	0	0.08494USDT	0.08494USDT
29	ZBT-USDT ZBTUSDT	coinex	C	0.08510USDT	0,00%	0ZBT	0	0.08510USDT	0.08510USDT
30	ZBT-USDT USDT-ZBT	upbit	B	0.08800USDT	0,00%	0ZBT	0	0.08800USDT	0.08800USDT