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Algebraic Circuits

Definition ∞ Algebraic circuits are mathematical models representing computations as a network of interconnected operations. These circuits translate complex functions into a system of polynomial equations. They serve as a foundational element for constructing cryptographic proofs, particularly zero-knowledge proofs, enabling verification of computations without revealing the input data. This representation is central to efficiency in advanced cryptographic protocols.
Context ∞ Algebraic circuits are fundamental to the construction of efficient Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge, or zk-SNARKs, and other advanced cryptographic proof systems. Ongoing research focuses on optimizing these circuits to reduce proof sizes and verification times. This directly impacts the practical deployment of privacy-preserving and scaling solutions within decentralized networks, enhancing their utility for digital assets.

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Collaborative Zero-Knowledge Proofs Secure Distributed Secrets Efficiently

This research introduces Collaborative zk-SNARKs, a cryptographic primitive allowing distributed parties to prove a statement about their collective secret data without centralization, achieving near-single-prover efficiency.