A zero-knowledge proof (ZK protocolThe set of rules that define interactions on a network, usually involving consensus, transaction validation, and network participation on a... Read More) is a mathematical proof and method that enables the “prover” to prove to a “verifier” that they know specific information without revealing what this information is. This makes zero-knowledge proof ideal for scenarios where privacy and security are paramount, such as checking that an encrypted password matches the verifier’s key without revealing the password. An example of a zero-knowledge proof is in the use of privacy-focused cryptocurrenciesA digital currency in which transactions are verified and records maintained by a decentralized system using cryptography, rather than by..., such as Zcash, to offer blockchainA Blockchain is a distributed database that is shared among the nodes of a computer network. As a database, a... Read More transactions that have increased levels of privacy for their users.
