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Sublinear Memory Proof

Definition

A sublinear memory proof is a cryptographic proof system where the size of the proof and the computational resources required to verify it grow slower than linearly with the size of the computation being proven. This advanced cryptographic technique is highly beneficial for scalability in decentralized systems, as it allows for efficient verification of complex computations without requiring verifiers to re-execute the entire process. It is particularly relevant for zero-knowledge proofs and similar privacy-enhancing technologies. Such proofs minimize verification overhead.