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Zero Knowledge Proofs are methods of providing cryptographic proofs to another party while keeping some information secret. The simple concept of ZKP offer tantalizing possibilities: Banks could prove solvency without revealing depositors. Governments could prove the fairness of an election without compromising privacy.

Computer science professor Eli Ben-Sasson joined us to discuss where blockchains and cryptocurrencies intersect with Zero Knowledge Proofs and related technologies such as zkSNARKs. It offered a fascinating view into what will surely become a core part of blockchain tech in the future.

Topics covered included:

- What are proof systems?

- Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) and other terminology such as SNARKs and zkSNARKs

- The mechanics of Zero Knowledge Proofs

- The role of performance in Zero Knowledge Proofs

- Applications of ZKPs

- The widespread potential impact of ZKP to verify processes

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Eli Ben-Sasson's Website http://bit.ly/1PbbK9O

- SNARKs for C talk by Madars Virza http://bit.ly/1PQFoah

- Stackexchange: What are SNARKs http://bit.ly/1UEcqbq

- SNARKs for C paper [PDF] http://bit.ly/20Cse26

- Zerocash Talk http://bit.ly/1Puy2He

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