Implementing Privacy - Preserving Blockchain Transactions using Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Keywords:
Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Blockchain, Privacy-Preserving TransactionsAbstract
Blockchain balances privacy, security, and transparency. Private blockchain transactions using ZKP overcome these concerns. Blockchain ZKP theory, implementation, performance, and security are investigated. Proofs with zero information let the prover show the verifier an assertion. This crucial service protects blockchain transactions. We discuss interactive, non-interactive, and ZKP protocols like STARKs and zk-SNARKs.
ZKP blockchain topologies provide transaction privacy. ZKP blockchain contracts reduce data exposure risk using encryption. Transaction data such party names and amounts must be kept private, hence this privacy improvement is necessary. Detailed blockchain ZKP implementation stages cover theoretical and practical elements. ZKP protocol development, cryptographic evidence creation, verification, and blockchain consensus integration are covered. Numerous blockchain case studies use ZKP. Case studies demonstrate ZKPs' blockchain network security and privacy benefits.
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