The phrase “to the moon” is prevalent in cryptocurrency circles. Cryptosat and DoraHacks take that principle to the heart following their experiment at the International Space Station (ISS). Both parties ran a cryptographic trusted setup for zero-knowledge proofs in space.
It is the first time a team successfully conducts a ZK-proof system in space. Cryptosat, a renowned crypto-satellite developer, and DoraHacks, the global hackathon organizer, joined forces to make this happen. More importantly, the experiment was conducted aboard ISS, giving this even more allure.
The trusted ZK-proof setup highlights the potential of using satellite-based computation environments. Contrary to what some thought, such an environment can prove viable to perform zerk-knowledge cryptography. While the venture illustrates the viability of performing a part of the trusted setup process, it marks a crucial industry milestone.
(By Mark Peterson)
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