Definition ∞ Proof forgery refers to the creation of a fraudulent or invalid proof within a cryptographic system, intended to deceive verifiers into accepting an incorrect claim. This malicious act undermines the integrity and security assurances provided by proof systems, such as zero-knowledge proofs or proof-of-work. Successful proof forgery could lead to unauthorized transactions, corrupted data, or a compromise of the entire system. Preventing such forgery is fundamental to maintaining the trustworthiness of blockchain and decentralized protocols.
Context ∞ The threat of proof forgery is a critical consideration in the ongoing development and deployment of zero-knowledge technologies and other advanced cryptographic protocols. Discussions focus on the mathematical rigor of proof systems and the computational resources required to generate valid versus forged proofs. Future research aims to strengthen the security properties of these systems, making proof forgery computationally infeasible and ensuring the reliability of verifiable computations in digital asset applications.
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