> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bonsol.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bonsol.org/readme.md). # Welcome ## Welcome to Bonsol Welcome to the official documentation for Bonsol, the verifiable computation framework designed to extend Solana's computational boundaries. Our mission is to allow developers to build complex, computationally-intensive applications on Solana without being constrained by its native limitations. ## What is Bonsol? Bonsol is a Solana-native verifiable computation framework that enables developers to: * **Off-load complex computations** off-chain while maintaining on-chain verifiability * **Remove computational constraints** by generating cryptographic proofs for resource-intensive tasks * **Maintain security and trust** through zero-knowledge proofs that can be efficiently verified on Solana * **Build previously impossible applications** with unlimited compute potential Bonsol transforms Solana from a place where only certain things are possible, to one where *anything* is possible. ## Why Bonsol? Solana has established itself as a high-performance blockchain with ultra-fast transactions and low fees. However, as applications grow more sophisticated, they face inherent limitations: * Fixed compute unit (CU) caps per transaction * Transaction size limitations * Constraints on complex logic execution Bonsol breaks through these barriers by providing a decentralized prover network and developer toolkit that brings infinite computation to Solana-based applications. ## Key Features * **Unlimited Compute Power**: Execute computationally intensive operations off-chain * **On-Chain Verifiability**: Produce succinct, constant-size cryptographic proofs regardless of computational complexity * **Native Solana Integration**: Seamlessly connect with existing Solana programs and resources * **Privacy-Preserving Capabilities**: Support for private data proofs without exposing sensitive information * **Community-Driven Development**: Open-source foundation with contributions welcome ## Use Cases Bonsol enables a wide range of applications previously impossible on Solana: * **Verifiable Agents**: Autonomous, provably secure agents operating without human intervention * **Storage and Transaction Proofs**: Prove historical ownership or specific on-chain events * **Provable Game Engines**: Build complex game mechanics by outsourcing simulations off-chain * **Private Liquidity Pools**: Create pools where balances are provable without revealing participants * **Cross-Chain Activity Proofs**: Enable secure cross-chain operations with trust-minimized proofs ## Join the Community Bonsol is a community-driven initiative. We're building the Bonsol Collective, a collaborative ecosystem of people, projects, and companies working together to extend Solana's capabilities. * [GitHub](https://github.com/bonsol-collective/bonsol/) - Contribute to our open-source codebase * [Twitter](https://x.com/Bonsol_Labs) - Follow us for the latest updates * [Telegram](https://t.me/bonsolsh) - Join our community discussions --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bonsol.org/readme.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.