ZK-STARK

A zero-knowledge form of a scalable, transparent argument of knowledge, typically using hash-based techniques.

PLAIN-ENGLISH DEFINITION

In more detail

Transparent means the setup does not depend on keeping a secret value from a trusted ceremony. STARK systems still need correctly specified computations and sound implementations. Their proof sizes and proving or verification costs differ from many SNARK designs, which matters when deciding where the proof will be checked.

IN THE WILD

How you might use it

The batch's execution is proved with a transparent setup, without a secret trusted-setup ceremony.

WORD NOTES

Written out: Zero-Knowledge Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge

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By Crypto Dictionary · Published Oct 9, 2026 · Updated Oct 10, 2026

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