OR-aggregation Primitive

Definition ∞ An OR-aggregation primitive is a cryptographic tool that allows multiple independent proofs, each asserting a different statement, to be combined into a single, compact proof. This combined proof verifies that at least one of the original statements is true, without revealing which specific statement holds. It significantly reduces the computational and storage overhead associated with verifying multiple proofs individually. Such primitives are valuable for constructing efficient and privacy-preserving systems.
Context ∞ OR-aggregation primitives are a key area of development in zero-knowledge proof systems and privacy-focused blockchain applications. Their relevance in crypto news often pertains to enhancing the scalability and efficiency of complex transaction types or conditional logic within smart contracts. Ongoing research focuses on optimizing these primitives to support a wider range of cryptographic schemes and to improve their practical performance in real-world decentralized applications.