A compact proof is a cryptographic proof that occupies a minimal amount of data storage space. These proofs verify the validity of a computation or statement without requiring access to all underlying data. Their small size makes them efficient for transmission and storage across decentralized networks. Compact proofs are particularly relevant for scaling solutions where proof size directly impacts transaction throughput and verification costs.
Context
The pursuit of more compact proofs is a central area of development in zero-knowledge cryptography and blockchain scaling. Innovations in this domain, such as SNARKs and STARKs, seek to reduce proof size further while maintaining strong security guarantees. Smaller proofs directly contribute to lower transaction fees and increased network capacity, which are significant factors in the mainstream adoption of digital assets.
Cryptographers developed a Distributed Verifiable Random Function with proofs of constant size, eliminating bilinear pairings for faster, pairing-free verification.
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