Distributed zero knowledge refers to cryptographic systems where multiple parties collaboratively generate or verify zero-knowledge proofs. This approach spreads the computational load and trust assumptions across several independent entities. It enhances both the security and privacy properties of the underlying protocol. This method avoids single points of failure associated with centralized proof generation.
Context
Distributed zero knowledge is a significant area of research and development in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies and scalable blockchain solutions. News articles often highlight its potential to improve the efficiency and decentralization of zero-knowledge rollups and other privacy-preserving technologies. Its advancement is critical for broader adoption of these complex cryptographic techniques.
A distributed Plonk protocol minimizes inter-prover communication to a constant factor, eliminating the zkRollup prover bottleneck and unlocking massive Layer 2 scalability.
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