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[Definition Request]: zero-knowledge proof #119

Closed narbs91 closed 2 years ago

narbs91 commented 2 years ago

Context

Zero knowledge proofs are an exciting application of computer science and mathematics that a lot of layer 2 solutions are looking to for enhancing blockchain scalability

Term

zero-knowledge proof

Definition

A zero-knowledge proof is a mathematical technique enabling an entity (prover) to prove a statement is true to another (verifier) without revealing any additional information other then what's needed to prove the statement. Zero-knowledge proofs have a growing popularity in the web3 space, in particular with enabling blockchain scalability.

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General (i.e. blockchain, fud, fomo, gm, etc...)

Additional Information

Useful resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOGdb1CTu5c