Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Explore privacy-preserving cryptography, security patches, zkDeFi innovations, and ZK infrastructure shaping scalable blockchain utility.

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Bitcoin·Zero-Knowledge Proofs

VerifiedX Brings Private Bitcoin Transfers

VerifiedX launched Prism, a Bitcoin privacy layer using zero-knowledge proofs to enable shielded transfers with selective disclosure for compliance.

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CACallum HargreavesApr 24 06:31
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs·Solana

SOL Strategies Buys Darklake Labs for $1.2M

SOL Strategies will buy Darklake Labs for $1.2M, bringing zero-knowledge privacy tools to Solana as it pushes for institutional and app growth.

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DEDerek HollowayApr 7 17:29
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs·Security

Zcash Patches Critical Sprout Bug

Zcash patched a critical Sprout vulnerability that could have enabled forged shielded transactions and hidden ZEC inflation in its legacy pool.

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HAHarriet KingswellApr 1 10:01
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs·Privacy

Aster Launches Aster Chain Genesis, a Privacy-First L1 Bringing ZK-Encrypted Perp Trading On-Chain

Aster Chain Genesis goes live: a privacy-first L1 on BNB Chain bringing ZK-encrypted on-chain perp trading, with partnerships March 19 and staking soon.

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RARavi DeshmukhMar 18 00:05
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Ethereum·Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Vitalik Buterin Says Real World Crypto Clarified “What Blockchains Are For” — A Wake‑Up Call for Ethereum’s Direction

After Real World Crypto, Vitalik Buterin says the trip clarified what blockchains are for, urging Ethereum to prioritize privacy and utility over hype again.

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HAHarriet KingswellMar 13 20:30
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs·DeFi

Foom Cash Exploit Drains $2.3M, White Hat Returns $1.8M

Foom Cash, a zero-knowledge DeFi lottery, was exploited for $2.3M. A white hat recovered $1.8M (81%), with ~$420K missing after a critical verification bug.

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RORowan K. DelgadoMar 2 13:52
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Ethereum·Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Vitalik Buterin Shifts Ethereum Scaling Back to L1, Backing EIP-7864 Binary State Tree and RISC-V Beyond the EVM

Vitalik Buterin urges Ethereum to refocus scaling on Layer 1, backing EIP-7864 binary state trees and RISC-V to slash ZK proving costs and boost throughput.

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MAMara VillaseñorMar 1 22:48
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Ethereum·Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Ameen Soleimani Says Ethereum Needs a Poseidon Hash Precompile to Unlock zkEVM Privacy

Ameen Soleimani urges Ethereum to add a Poseidon hash precompile, cutting gas and enabling zkEVM privacy on Layer 1 for zero-knowledge proofs, natively.

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RARavi DeshmukhFeb 27 11:14
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Ethereum·Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Zcash Price Slumps as Ethereum Accelerates Stealth Addresses and Zero-Knowledge Privacy Upgrades

Zcash slides this week as Ethereum ramps up stealth addresses and zero‑knowledge privacy upgrades, prompting traders to rotate from dedicated privacy coins.

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MAMara VillaseñorFeb 21 15:22
Spanish Red Cross Deploys Ethereum-Based Privacy System to Deliver and Audit Aid Without Exposing Recipients
Ethereum·Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Spanish Red Cross Deploys Ethereum-Based Privacy System to Deliver and Audit Aid Without Exposing Recipients

Spanish Red Cross launches Ethereum zero-knowledge system to deliver and audit aid, proving eligibility and spending while keeping recipients private, securely.

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RORowan K. DelgadoFeb 19 11:00
Optimism Selects Succinct as Preferred ZK Proof Provider to Enable Near-Instant L2 Withdrawals
Ethereum·Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Optimism Selects Succinct as Preferred ZK Proof Provider to Enable Near-Instant L2 Withdrawals

Optimism names Succinct its first preferred ZK prover, making validity proofs canonical on OP Stack and enabling near-instant L2→L1 withdrawals for fast exits.

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CACallum HargreavesFeb 19 10:25
Cysic vs. Cardano: Hardware Access Fight Exposes the Biggest Bottleneck in Decentralized Compute
Market News·Blockchain

Cysic vs. Cardano: Hardware Access Fight Exposes the Biggest Bottleneck in Decentralized Compute

Cysic vs Cardano highlights decentralized compute’s weak spot: hardware access. As ZK proofs grow, GPUs and supply chains—not tokenomics—may decide winners.

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RORowan K. DelgadoFeb 18 12:22

About Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) let blockchains verify statements without revealing the underlying data. In this category, you will find coverage of how developers use ZKPs to strengthen privacy, improve security, and enable new on-chain experiences, from confidential transactions and encrypted trading to verifiable computations that can be audited without exposing sensitive inputs.