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Polynomial IOP

Definition

A Polynomial IOP is a type of cryptographic proof system using polynomials to represent computations. This refers to a Polynomial Interactive Oracle Proof, a modern variant of zero-knowledge proof systems where the prover and verifier interact by querying polynomials rather than sending explicit messages. This structure allows for highly efficient and scalable verification of complex computations. Polynomial IOPs are a foundational element for advanced zero-knowledge technologies, enabling compact and verifiable proofs for large datasets.