zk-STARK
Also known as: Transparent zk Proof, Quantum-Resistant zk, Scalable zk Technology
A zero-knowledge cryptographic proof system offering transparency and scalability without a trusted setup.
zk-STARK stands for 'Zero-Knowledge Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge.' It's a cryptographic protocol that enables one party to prove to another that a statement is true without revealing the underlying information. Unlike zk-SNARKs, zk-STARKs do not require a trusted setup and are based on simpler, post-quantum-secure hash functions. zk-STARKs are used in blockchain to validate large computations off-chain and post verifiable proofs on-chain. They're integral to privacy and scalability tools, especially in Layer 2 rollups and decentralized computation networks.