Definition ∞ A proof generation market is a decentralized marketplace where specialized participants, known as provers, offer their computational resources to generate cryptographic proofs for various statements. These proofs, often zero-knowledge proofs, are then sold or provided to requesters who need to verify computations or data integrity on a blockchain without revealing sensitive information. This market incentivizes the creation of proofs. It establishes an economy around verifiable computation.
Context ∞ The emergence of proof generation markets is a key development for scaling and privacy solutions in blockchain, particularly for ZK-rollups and other verifiable computation protocols. Challenges involve designing efficient economic models to compensate provers fairly and ensuring the integrity and speed of proof generation. Research aims to reduce the cost and time associated with proof creation, making these markets more accessible and practical. This market structure supports the expansion of verifiable computing.
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