Short proofs are cryptographic constructs designed to verify computations or statements with a proof size significantly smaller than the computation itself. These proofs allow a verifier to quickly confirm the correctness of a complex operation without re-executing it entirely. Technologies like Zero-Knowledge SNARKs are examples of systems that produce highly compact proofs. Their efficiency is crucial for scaling blockchain networks and enabling privacy-preserving transactions by reducing data storage and verification time.
Context
The pursuit of shorter and more efficient proofs is a primary focus in cryptographic research, particularly for blockchain scalability solutions. Discussions center on reducing the computational cost of proof generation and further minimizing proof size to support high transaction throughput. Future developments include advancements in recursive proof composition and new algebraic constructions that enable even more compact and rapidly verifiable proofs for complex decentralized applications. This innovation is key to practical, high-performance blockchains.
This work delivers the first lattice-based argument with polylogarithmic verification time, resolving the trade-off between post-quantum security and SNARK succinctness.
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