Sublinear Verifier

Definition ∞ A sublinear verifier is a cryptographic proof system component that can validate the correctness of a computation in a time complexity less than linear to the size of the computation itself. This means the verifier requires significantly fewer resources than re-executing the entire computation. It is particularly valuable for scaling blockchain networks by enabling efficient verification of large batches of transactions. Such verifiers improve efficiency.
Context ∞ Crypto news often mentions sublinear verifiers in discussions about zero-knowledge proofs and other advanced cryptographic techniques aimed at improving blockchain scalability and privacy. These technologies are critical for the development of Layer 2 solutions and more efficient decentralized applications. The progress in sublinear verification is a key area of research for the future of high-throughput blockchain systems.