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Verifier-Side ZK

Definition

Verifier-side ZK, or verifier-side zero-knowledge, refers to a characteristic of certain zero-knowledge proof systems where the computational burden for verifying a proof is shifted primarily to the verifier. This design choice often results in smaller proof sizes but requires the verifier to perform more complex computations to validate the statement. It contrasts with prover-side ZK, where the prover bears the heavier computational load.