On Zero-Knowledge Proofs in Blockchains
5 min readMar 23, 2018
Zero-knowledge proofs are generating excitement lately due to their potential to increase privacy and security in blockchain applications. The concept itself is not new, as cryptographers have been working with zero-knowledge proofs for years, but the technique is only just now poised to redefine the concept of online privacy. In this piece I am explaining the basic principles of zero-knowledge proofs and how they can…