zkSNARKS and Cryptographic Accumulators

73 · Coinbase · Aug. 24, 2020, 9 p.m.
A journey through the dark side of implementationBy Michael LodderZero-Knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are an increasingly popular means of enhancing privacy both in identity and cryptocurrency. The initial zero-knowledge proof ideas were first published in the 1980’s which at the time were dismissed as cryptography that wouldn’t go anywhere. Around that time, David Chaum pioneered the idea of enabling zero knowledge electronic payments. Unfortunately, these ideas came with royalties and patents and thu...