Binance Publishes Zero-Knowledge Reserve Proof for BTC, ETH and 8 Other Tokens After Hack
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Binance has published a zero-knowledge proof of reserves covering BTC, ETH and eight other tokens following a recent hack, allowing users to independently verify that customer assets are backed without exposing individual account data. The exchange said a new snapshot covering additional tokens is scheduled for Nov. 4, while roughly the last 5% of affected funds remains in less liquid assets. The move comes as exchanges face mounting pressure to demonstrate solvency through cryptographic verification rather than traditional attestations, a practice that gained traction after the FTX collapse. Zero-knowledge proofs let auditors confirm reserves exceed liabilities without revealing user balances, addressing privacy concerns that limited earlier proof-of-reserves efforts. Watch for the Nov. 4 snapshot's scope, whether competitors adopt similar zk-based verification, and progress on recovering or liquidating the remaining 5% of affected funds.
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