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Private State Machine

Definition

A private state machine is a computational model where the internal states and transitions remain confidential, hidden from external observation. This concept applies to systems where computations occur in a privacy-preserving manner, ensuring that sensitive data and intermediate states are not publicly disclosed while still allowing for verifiable execution. Such machines often leverage advanced cryptographic techniques like zero-knowledge proofs or homomorphic encryption to achieve confidentiality. They are designed to execute logic and update states without revealing the underlying information.