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ZKP
Zero-knowledge proof
Short definition
A cryptographic method for proving a specified statement without revealing the secret information used to establish it beyond what the statement itself discloses. Its assurance applies to the statement and protocol. It does not automatically validate a biometric measurement or give the holder authority to make a payment.
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- NIST CSRC, Zero-Knowledge ProofProving a statement without disclosing further information.