Introduction
In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) have emerged as a groundbreaking technology. These protocols allow one party to prove the validity of a statement without revealing any underlying information. Among the most advanced implementations of ZKPs are ZK-SNARKs (Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge) and ZK-STARKs (Zero-Knowledge Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge). These cryptographic tools are transforming privacy, scalability, and security in decentralized systems, with applications ranging from blockchain transactions to secure voting systems.
This article explores the inner workings of ZK-SNARKs and ZK-STARKs, their differences, real-world applications, and their potential to shape the future of
