Getting Started
Zero Knowledge Fundamentals
Welcome to ZK Basics, your comprehensive guide to understanding zero-knowledge proofs. This section will help you grasp the core concepts, explore different proof systems, and discover real-world applications.
What You'll Learn
Getting Started
- Introduction to ZK - Understand what zero-knowledge proofs are and why they matter
- Core Concepts - Learn the fundamental principles and terminology
- How ZK Works - Dive into the mechanics of zero-knowledge systems
Proof Systems
- Types of Proofs - Explore different types of zero-knowledge proofs
- PLONK & Groth16 - Learn about popular proving systems
- ZK-SNARKs - Understand Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge
Applications
- Use Cases - Discover where ZK proofs are being used today
- Real World Examples - See practical implementations in action
- Best Practices - Learn how to effectively implement ZK proofs
A deep dive into ZKPs is outside of the scope of our documentation. That said, you can dive deeper into both the foundational and latest research on this subject with the a16z Zero Knowledge Canon.