Zero Knowledge Architecture -Part 1

Javed Iqbal
1 min readDec 21, 2022

Zero knowledge architecture refers to a type of computer system or protocol that allows one party (the prover) to demonstrate to another party (the verifier) that a statement is true, without revealing any additional information about the statement itself.

In a zero knowledge proof, the prover and verifier engage in a series of interactive exchanges, during which the prover provides evidence that the statement is true without revealing any other information about the statement. The verifier can then use this evidence to verify the truth of the statement, without learning any additional information about the statement itself.

One example of a zero knowledge proof is the classic example of proving that one knows the secret password to a locked door, without revealing the password itself. The prover could demonstrate that they know the password by successfully unlocking the door, while the verifier can verify that the password was correct without learning the password itself.

Zero knowledge architecture is used in a variety of contexts, including cryptography, computer security, and privacy-preserving technologies. It is particularly useful in situations where one party wants to prove something to another party without revealing sensitive information.

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Javed Iqbal
Javed Iqbal

Written by Javed Iqbal

Backend Developer, Java , Spring Stack , Spark, Kafka, Python

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