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Proof Size Independence

Definition

Proof size independence refers to a property of certain cryptographic proof systems where the size of the generated proof remains constant or grows negligibly, irrespective of the size of the computation or data being verified. This characteristic is highly desirable for scalability in blockchain environments, as it minimizes the data burden on the network. Systems exhibiting proof size independence enable efficient verification of large computations with minimal on-chain storage requirements. This leads to reduced transaction costs and increased throughput.