Definition ∞ Minimal assumptions in cryptography or blockchain design refer to systems or protocols that operate with the fewest possible preconditions or trusted entities. This design principle seeks to reduce the attack surface and increase the overall security and robustness of a system by limiting the number of external factors that must hold true for its correct operation. Fewer assumptions translate to a higher degree of decentralization and censorship resistance.
Context ∞ The state of striving for minimal assumptions is a core tenet in the development of secure and resilient digital asset infrastructure. A key discussion involves identifying and validating the absolute minimum set of trust assumptions required for a given protocol to function effectively. Future developments include continued research into advanced cryptographic primitives and consensus mechanisms that further reduce reliance on external trust, moving closer to truly permissionless and trust-minimized systems.
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