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Proof System Integrity

Definition

Proof system integrity is the assurance that a cryptographic proof system correctly verifies the validity of a statement without revealing extraneous information, and that it cannot be deceived by a malicious prover. This concerns the soundness, completeness, and zero-knowledge properties of systems like SNARKs or STARKs. Maintaining high proof system integrity is paramount for the trustworthiness of scaling solutions and privacy protocols that rely on these advanced cryptographic proofs. Any compromise could undermine the entire system’s reliability.