Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Imagine you want to prove to a friend that you know the password to a secret club, but you don’t want to tell them the actual password. How? You could enter the club and wave from inside without revealing how you got in. That’s the magic of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs)—a way to prove … Read more
Why do some blockchains have fixed token supplies (e.g., Bitcoin’s 21M cap)? For several strategic and philosophical considerations, blockchains have fixed token supply limits, such as Bitcoin 21 million. Considerations and Trade-offs Fixed token supply is a deliberate choice that prioritizes scarcity, decentralization and anti-inflation. It’s tailored to the blockchain’s goals and specific use cases. … Read more
Zero-Knowledge Proofs are cryptographic techniques that allow one party to prove to another that a statement is true without divulging any additional information. ZKPs are used to enhance privacy in the context of Blockchain technology by allowing transactions to be verified without disclosing any underlying details, such as sender or receiver identities, or transaction amounts. Enhancing … Read more