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Verifier Runtime

Definition

Verifier runtime refers to the computational resources, primarily time and processing power, required for a system to confirm the validity of a cryptographic proof or transaction. This metric quantifies the efficiency of the verification process, indicating how quickly and with what computational overhead a verifier can ascertain the correctness of a submitted proof or data. A lower verifier runtime is highly desirable for scalable blockchain systems, as it reduces the computational burden on network participants. It is a critical factor in the practical deployment of advanced cryptographic primitives like zero-knowledge proofs.