Definition ∞ A Decentralized Proving Network is a distributed system where numerous independent participants generate and verify cryptographic proofs. These participants, known as provers, operate without a central authority. This architecture enhances censorship resistance, increases throughput, and improves the overall robustness of proof-based systems. It leverages collective computational power.
Context ∞ Decentralized proving networks are fundamental to the scalability and security of zero-knowledge rollups and other verifiable computation protocols. They distribute the computational burden of proof generation, mitigating single points of failure and increasing the reliability of layer-two solutions. The economic incentives for provers within these networks are a key area of design and ongoing development.
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