Lattice-Based Polynomial Commitments Enhance Succinct Argument Efficiency ∞ Research

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Briefing

The research addresses the challenge of creating efficient, extractable polynomial commitments with succinct verification, particularly from lattice assumptions, which previously remained an open problem. It proposes a novel lattice-based polynomial commitment scheme that achieves polylogarithmic proof size and verification time in the polynomial’s degree while eliminating expensive preprocessing steps. This breakthrough significantly enhances the practicality of constructing post-quantum secure succinct arguments, paving the way for more efficient and robust decentralized systems.

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Context

Prior to this work, constructing efficient succinct non-interactive arguments (SNARGs) often relied on polynomial interactive oracle proofs (PIOPs) combined with polynomial commitment schemes. However, existing polynomial commitment constructions, especially those based on lattices, frequently suffered from either large proof sizes, linear verification times, or the necessity of computationally expensive preprocessing, limiting their practical applicability for complex statements and hindering the development of truly efficient post-quantum cryptographic primitives.

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Analysis

The paper introduces a lattice-based polynomial commitment scheme fundamentally differing from previous approaches by achieving succinct proof size and verification time without requiring expensive preprocessing. The core mechanism involves extending vector commitment schemes with an evaluation proof, relying on a ring version of the BASIS assumption, termed PowerBASIS, for extractability in the random oracle model. This construction allows committing to arbitrary polynomials and proving evaluations with polylogarithmic complexity. Its instantiation with the Marlin PIOP yields a publicly-verifiable, trusted-setup SNARG for Rank-1 Constraint Systems (R1CS), demonstrating a 15X reduction in proof size compared to other lattice-based SNARGs for 2^20 constraints.

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Parameters

Core Concept ∞ Lattice-Based Polynomial Commitments
New System/Protocol ∞ PowerBASIS (variant of BASIS assumption)
Key Authors ∞ Fenzi, G. Moghaddas, H. Nguyen, N.
Proof Size Reduction ∞ 15X smaller for 2^20 constraints
Verification Time ∞ Polylogarithmic in polynomial degree d

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Outlook

This research opens new avenues for developing highly efficient and quantum-resistant verifiable computation systems. Future work will likely focus on optimizing the concrete efficiency further, exploring non-interactive settings without trusted setup, and integrating these lattice-based primitives into broader blockchain architectures to secure decentralized applications against emerging quantum threats. The elimination of preprocessing steps also suggests potential for dynamic and flexible proof systems.

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Verdict

This research fundamentally advances the efficiency and practicality of lattice-based cryptographic primitives, establishing a critical foundation for post-quantum secure verifiable computation in decentralized systems.

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