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Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) hardware acceleration, led by projects like Ingonyama and Cysic, boosts ZK-Rollup performance by enhancing proof generation speed. Ingonyama’s ICICLE library and Cysic’s ASIC-focused zkVM optimize scalability and cost-efficiency for DeFi and NFT applications. These advancements enable faster, private transactions on Ethereum’s Layer 2, addressing network congestion. Investment opportunities are promising due to ZK-Rollup adoption by platforms like zkSync. However, high development costs and niche expertise requirements may limit short-term gains. Long-term, their role in scalable blockchain solutions makes them compelling for investors.