word
zero-knowledge proof
ZEER-oh NOL-ij PROOF
ˈzɪəroʊ ˈnɒlɪdʒ pruːfListen
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Syllable breakdown
zeroknowledgeproof
Dictionary meaning
a cryptographic method by which one party (the prover) can demonstrate to another party (the verifier) that a statement is true without revealing any information beyond the validity of the statement itself; foundational to privacy-preserving blockchains and ZK-rollup scaling solutions
Examples
- A zero-knowledge proof allows you to prove you are over 18 without revealing your actual age.
- ZK-SNARKs are the most widely used zero-knowledge proof system in blockchain applications.
Synonyms: ZKP, zero-knowledge protocol, ZK proof
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