The question many market participants ask is what types of crypto projects could drive the next wave of adoption. Pi Network and Ethereum both captured large followings, but their rollout and scaling paths have differed. Pi Network has not yet enabled a fully open mainnet, while Ethereum’s post-merge activity continues to be influenced by network congestion and user experience concerns.
This has helped draw attention to approaches that use Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) techniques and related infrastructure. One project using the name “Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP)” says it plans to launch a set of tools alongside an upcoming token sale; these claims should be treated as project-provided information and are not independently verified here.
Pi Network’s Mainnet Delay Drains Momentum
Pi Network built one of the larger mobile-mining communities, yet delivery has remained a key focus for users. The absence of a fully open mainnet has contributed to uncertainty across its user base, and some third-party trackers and informal markets have reflected shifting expectations. Figures cited online have varied widely; for example, some widely circulated estimates have referenced a move from around $38 in January 2024 to near $19 in November 2025, but such numbers may not represent a broadly accessible market price.
Commentary around the project has often highlighted locked balances, off-chain trading, and delays in enabling on-chain utility. Users continue waiting for clearer details on withdrawals, transactions, and broader app functionality outside closed or limited environments.
The concept gained early traction by emphasizing easy onboarding and mobile-first mining, but the lack of an open mainnet has raised questions about how and when user activity could translate into on-chain utility. With no confirmed date for full mainnet access in this article, parts of the community remain in a holding pattern as users debate whether interest can persist through a longer wait.
Ethereum Faces Slowdown Amid Rising Competition
Ethereum remains one of the most recognized smart-contract platforms, but it faces structural headwinds. After the Merge, expectations were high, yet market prices have also moved lower at times; one commonly cited comparison is a drop from about $2,680 to $1,985 (roughly 25%). As with any price snapshot, this depends on timeframe and data source and does not indicate future performance.
Developers often cite gas costs that can still spike during heavy traffic, and some builders have explored alternative chains and Layer 2 networks with lower operational overhead. Institutions continue relying on Ethereum in various contexts, but retail user friction can influence activity patterns and sentiment.
Ethereum still anchors the broader industry, yet its growth has appeared slower compared with earlier cycles. Upgrades continue to target fees and network capacity, though the market response to these changes has varied.
For some observers, this has increased attention on projects that claim to introduce new mechanisms and usable tooling at launch. Such claims should be evaluated carefully and verified through primary sources.
Zero Knowledge Proof: Claims About Utility at Token-Sale Launch
The project using the name Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) presents itself as aiming to ship tooling at the start of its token sale, rather than after a longer development period. The project refers to this as “ICA day one.” These are descriptions from the project and are not verified independently in this article.
Project materials describe an ecosystem that would become available when its token sale begins, including an on-chain daily auction, an “earning” dashboard, validator tooling, and a hardware compute network described as “Proof Pods” intended to run private AI workloads.
The project also describes a daily ICA auction intended to distribute tokens proportionally, stating there are no private allocations or preferential early pricing. As with any distribution model, the practical impact depends on implementation details and execution.
In its documentation, the team says 200 million ZKP tokens would be released per cycle through this mechanism, and that the auction outcome would be used as a reference price within the ecosystem. Readers should treat these as project-stated mechanics rather than market guarantees.
The project says Proof Pods would add an infrastructure layer designed to execute verifiable compute and generate zero-knowledge proofs without exposing underlying data. Whether and how this works in practice depends on the final network design, security assumptions, and adoption.
Project descriptions also reference a level-based system for Proof Pods tied to an internal pricing reference. Any figures about potential “earning” rates should be treated as non-guaranteed, project-provided examples and may not reflect real-world outcomes.
Overall, the project frames its approach as focusing on tooling availability at launch. As with other early-stage crypto initiatives, readers may want to review primary documentation, technical details, and associated risks before considering participation.
Final Thoughts
Pi Network and Ethereum illustrate how timelines, network constraints, and user experience can affect momentum and market narratives. Pi Network continues to face questions tied to mainnet access, while Ethereum balances scale, fees, and competition across Layer 2 and alternative networks.
Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is one example of a project that says it intends to make multiple components available at the start of its token sale. These claims, like those of many early-stage projects, are subject to execution risk and should not be interpreted as predictions of performance.
Project website (for reference): zkp.com
This outlet is not affiliated with the project mentioned. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. The content discusses a cryptocurrency token sale; as with any initiative within the crypto ecosystem, readers should do their own research and consider relevant risks.
