Definition ∞ Delegated computation involves offloading a computational task from a client to a more powerful or specialized server, with the client retaining the ability to verify the correctness of the result. This approach allows resource-constrained devices to access complex services without performing intensive processing themselves. Cryptographic techniques, such as verifiable computation schemes, ensure that the server cannot maliciously alter results without detection. It represents a fundamental strategy for scaling distributed systems and enhancing privacy in cloud environments.
Context ∞ Delegated computation holds considerable relevance for scaling blockchain networks and facilitating complex operations on decentralized applications. News reports frequently discuss its application in zero-knowledge proofs, where a prover executes a computation and a verifier confirms its integrity without re-executing it. Future developments point towards more efficient and universally applicable verifiable computation protocols, addressing the computational demands of Web3 and privacy-preserving data processing.
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