GK Question

technology medium true_false

Zero-knowledge proofs allow verification of a statement without revealing the underlying data.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

ZK-proofs enable one party to prove knowledge of a secret (e.g., valid transaction) without revealing the secret itself. Applications: privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies (Zcash), identity verification, and confidential smart contracts. Computationally intensive but advancing with zk-SNARKs/zk-STARKs. Critical for privacy and scalability questions.

Topic Blockchain
Exam Relevance Banking, UPSC, SSC