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Optimal Security Proof

Definition

Optimal security proof refers to a cryptographic construction that achieves the highest possible level of security with the most efficient resource utilization, such as minimal computation or proof size. In blockchain contexts, this involves designing proof systems that are demonstrably robust against all known attacks while minimizing the overhead for verification. Such proofs provide strong guarantees about the integrity and validity of transactions or computations without excessive computational burden. It represents a benchmark for cryptographic strength and efficiency.