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zero-knowledge proofs

zero-knowledge proofs is the plural of zero-knowledge proof.

Meaning of zero-knowledge proof

Noun

zero-knowledge proof (plural zero-knowledge proofs)

  1. An interactive method for one party to prove to another that a (usually mathematical) statement is true, without revealing anything other than the veracity of the statement.
    • Implementation of a zero-knowledge proof significantly improves the privacy and security of many systems. However, it introduces additional costs in processing power and hard drive space.2020, Lorne Lantz, Daniel Cawrey, Mastering Blockchain, O'Reilly Media, →ISBN, page 185
    Synonyms:
    ZKP

Questions about zero-knowledge proofs

What is zero-knowledge proofs the plural of?
Zero-knowledge proofs is the plural of zero-knowledge proof.

Words near zero-knowledge proofs in the dictionary

  1. zero-hours
  2. zero-hours contract
  3. zero-hours contracts
  4. zero-knowledge
  5. zero-knowledge proof
  6. zero-knowledge proofs
  7. zero-length
  8. zero-length launching
  9. zero-life
  10. zero-lifed
  11. zero-lifes

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