Zero Knowledge Proof

A zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) is a cryptographic method that allows one party (the prover) to demonstrate to another party (the verifier) that a statement is true, without revealing any information beyond the validity of the statement itself. In blockchain, ZKPs are used to enhance privacy by enabling transaction verification without exposing sensitive details like amounts or addresses. Notable implementations include zk-SNARKs and zk-STARKs, which power privacy-focused protocols and Layer-2 scaling solutions.