Zero-Knowledge Proofs with Circom and Noir
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are a powerful cryptographic tool that allow you to prove that something is true without revealing any additional information. ZKPs are finding a wide range of applications in blockchain, including privacy-preserving transactions, scaling solutions, and decentralized gaming. In the previous article, we've discussed about some of the fundamentals behind SNARKs and STARKs , so make sure to read those if you want more details behind the tech. ZKP Languages One of the most important components of a ZKP is the circuit. A circuit is a mathematical representation of the computation that is being performed by the ZKP. Circuits are typically written in a specialized language, such as Circom or Noir. Circom is a circuit description language that is developed by the Zcash project. It is a powerful and flexible language that allows users to write circuits for a wide range of applications. However, Circom can be difficult to learn and use, and it requires a ...