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Recursive Sumcheck

Definition

Recursive Sumcheck is a cryptographic technique that allows a verifier to check the sum of evaluations of a polynomial over a hypercube with communication and computation costs significantly less than evaluating the polynomial directly. This protocol can be applied recursively to verify complex computations by breaking them down into smaller, verifiable sums. It is a fundamental building block for efficient interactive proof systems, particularly those used in zero-knowledge proofs. Such a method enhances computational integrity with reduced overhead.