Zero-Knowledge Adjacent describes technologies or protocols that leverage principles similar to zero-knowledge proofs to enhance privacy or verifiability, even if they are not full zero-knowledge implementations. These systems offer some degree of confidentiality or computational integrity without revealing all underlying data. They operate in close relation to zero-knowledge concepts, often providing partial privacy guarantees. This approach contributes to selective data disclosure.
Context
The concept of zero-knowledge adjacent technologies is gaining prominence as developers seek practical and efficient ways to integrate privacy features into blockchain applications. The situation involves a spectrum of cryptographic solutions that offer varying levels of data protection. A key discussion addresses the trade-offs between computational cost, proof size, and the strength of privacy guarantees. Future advancements anticipate broader application of these techniques to balance transparency with necessary confidentiality in digital transactions.
A new Fully Homomorphic Encryption primitive shields transaction amounts on public ledgers, resolving the fundamental tension between on-chain transparency and financial privacy.
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