A quick look at zero-knowledge proofs

Re:A quick look at zero-knowledge proofs by Retr0id on Sunday August 16, 2026 @08:03PM (#49325091)

I actually don't think ZKPs solve the age verification problem (for a variety of reasons that won't fit here), but they solve plenty of more interesting problems. Private transactions in Zcash, for example.

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Re:A quick look at zero-knowledge proofs by diamondclouds on Sunday August 16, 2026 @08:15PM (#49325169)

Only because zcash trusts the sending node - whoever is hosting that ledger.

If they had no clue who it was, like the typical http web, they could not allow a sender to be a prover, since they would not be able to verify their balance. At some point a balance inquiry would have to reveal who they are. It only works if you trust the banker.

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