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ZKWASM is a blockchain infrastructure project that combines zero-knowledge proofs with WebAssembly to enable scalable, privacy-preserving on-chain computation. Operating within the BNB Chain ecosystem, it functions as a zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM) designed to execute WebAssembly-based programs while generating cryptographic proofs of correctness. The project was open-sourced in 2023 as the first ZKWASM VM, pioneering the integration of ZK proofs with WebAssembly in a virtual machine environment. ZKWASM supports developer tooling including a Rust SDK and Rollup-as-a-Service, allowing teams to deploy chain-agnostic rollups without building infrastructure from scratch. Its core contributor, Delphinus Lab, has presented research at venues including the ZKProof Workshop, ZK Summit, ETHDenver, and Taipei Blockchain Week, and has published technical work in IEEE. ZKWASM serves as general-purpose infrastructure for decentralized applications across DeFi, gaming, identity, and decentralized AI inference, aiming to bridge Web2 and Web3 development environments. The token functions within the project's governance framework, with its initial distribution conducted through a Binance Wallet IDO.