Glossary of Terms

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Terms and Abbreviations used on ZKPplatform.com website

ZKP
Zero-Knowledge Proof. A cryptographic protocol that allows one party (the prover) to prove to another party (the verifier) that a statement is true, without revealing any additional information about the statement.
Prover
The entity that wants to demonstrate knowledge of a secret without revealing the secret itself.
Verifier
The party that checks the veracity of a claim made by the prover, using the ZKP protocol.
zk-SNARK
Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge. An efficient ZKP system enabling compact, fast, non-interactive proofs, popular in blockchain and privacy apps.
zk-STARK
Zero-Knowledge Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge. A post-quantum secure, scalable ZKP system without trusted setup requirements.
Interactive ZKP
A ZKP that requires multiple exchanges between prover and verifier.
Non-Interactive ZKP
A ZKP with only one message from prover to verifier, allowing simpler verification.
Blockchain
A distributed ledger technology where data is recorded in immutable, verifiable blocks, often using cryptographic methods like ZKPs for privacy and security.
Smart Contract
A self-executing contract with the terms directly written into code and often deployed on a blockchain. ZKPs enhance privacy in these contracts.
zkRollup
A scaling solution for blockchains that bundles many transactions into a single proof, validated efficiently using ZKPs.
dApp
Decentralized Application. An app running on a blockchain or decentralized network, potentially integrating ZKPs for privacy.
Decentralized Identity (DID)
A user-controlled digital identity using blockchain or ZKP technology for privacy and security.
Completeness
Property of a ZKP: if the claim is true, an honest verifier will be convinced by an honest prover.
Soundness
Property of a ZKP: if the claim is false, a dishonest prover cannot convince the verifier except with negligible probability.
Zero Knowledge
Property: the verifier learns nothing about the underlying information except the truth of the statement.
AML/KYC
Anti-Money Laundering / Know Your Customer. Regulatory processes that can be enabled by ZKPs, allowing identity checks without full data disclosure.
Privacy Coin
A cryptocurrency that uses advanced cryptography (such as ZKPs) to enhance transaction privacy (e.g., Zcash).
Proof Size
Refers to the computational or storage footprint of a ZKP; smaller proofs are typically more efficient.
Cryptography
The study of secure communications and protocols, including ZKPs, public key systems, and blockchains.
Trusted Setup
A preparatory phase required by some ZKP systems to generate public parameters; non-interactive and trustless systems (e.g., zk-STARKs) avoid this requirement.