Zero-Knowledge Proof on Blockchain to Boost Digital Defenses
Karthikeyan Marappan, C L Annapoorani, Nazura Javed, Udhaya Sankar T P, S. S. Sujatha, Jeba Sneha M · 2025
Enhancing digital security has become essential in the age of decentralized systems. Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is a cryptographic method that allows one party to demonstrate ownership of certain knowledge without disclosing the actual data. When used with blockchain, Zero-Knowledge Proofs significantly improve privacy, validation, and data secrecy. This study investigates the use of Zero-Knowledge Proof in blockchain environments to enhance trustless authentication, secure transactions, and identity safeguarding. The main aim is to provide safe conversations while preserving transparency and anonymity. The immutable characteristics of blockchain, together with the privacy-preserving protocols of zero-knowledge proofs, allow applications like secret smart contracts, decentralized identification systems, and safe voting methods. The collaboration between blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs mitigates data exposure concerns and diminishes dependence on conventional centralized verification. This strategy aids in the development of robust digital infrastructures that can withstand cyber-attacks and data breaches. The incorporation of Zero-Knowledge Proof in blockchain signifies a progressive improvement in the protection of sensitive digital transactions across several industries.