zk-STARKs

Definition ∞ zk-STARKs are a type of zero-knowledge proof that allows one party to prove the validity of a computation to another party without revealing any information about the computation itself. They are characterized by their scalability and reliance on public randomness, making them suitable for proving complex computations on-chain. This technology offers a privacy-preserving method for verifying the correctness of data or transactions.
Context ∞ zk-STARKs are frequently discussed in relation to scaling solutions for blockchains, particularly for enhancing privacy and transaction throughput. News often reports on projects integrating zk-STARK technology to enable confidential transactions or to aggregate multiple off-chain computations into a single on-chain proof. The ongoing development focuses on optimizing proof generation times and reducing the computational overhead associated with their verification.