This dissertation presents a series of novel zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) protocols—Libra,
deVirgo, Orion, and Pianist—each achieving significant improvements in proof generation …

In recent years, many advances have been made in cryptography, as well as in the
performance of communication networks and processors. As a result, many advanced …

A zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) is a powerful cryptographic primitive used in many
decentralized or privacy-focused applications. However, the high overhead of ZKPs can …

Zero-knowledge proofs represent a highly promising cryptographic tool that enables the
validation of a statement's correctness without revealing any supplementary information …

In the past few years, Internet users are at danger due to the exponential surge in
cyberattacks. Given the importance of privacy techniques like zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) …

Efficient zero-knowledge proofs of knowledge (ZK-PoK) are basic building blocks of many
practical cryptographic applications such as identification schemes, group signatures, and …

Journey to Zero-Knowledge Page 1 Journey to Zero-Knowledge Davide Galassi davxy@datawok.net
2023-12-30 Contents 1 Introduction 3 2 Classical Proofs 3 2.1 Deductive Reasoning …

Abstract Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), a cryptographic tool known for decades, have
gained significant attention in recent years due to advancements that have made them …

Zero-knowledge proofs are an essential building block in many privacy-preserving systems.
However, implementing these proofs is tedious and error-prone. In this paper, we present …

Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) are cryptographic protocols designed to verify a statement
without disclosing any information beyond its boolean verification outcome. A prevalent use …