🚀OP_ZKP Opcode Upgrade Proposal

OP_ZKP Opcode Upgrade Proposal

The OP_ZKP opcode upgrade proposal introduces an innovative soft-fork aimed at enabling smart contract functionality on the Bitcoin network through zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology. At its core, this proposal is supported by the custom-built Tea/Horse proving system, which serves as the foundational framework for this proposed upgrade. The goal is to enhance Bitcoin’s scalability and programmability while preserving its core principles of decentralization and security.

By introducing this opcode, Bitcoin will gain advanced programmability, enabling users to verify transactions and execute more complex smart contracts directly on-chain. This upgrade is expected to expand the capabilities of the Bitcoin ecosystem, paving the way for scalable decentralized applications (dApps), cross-chain integrations, and other innovative use cases—while maintaining Bitcoin’s foundational values of security and trustlessness.