zk-SNARKs and Privacy

Infinet prioritizes privacy without compromising on security or transparency. By incorporating zero-knowledge proofs, specifically zk-SNARKs (Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge), the network ensures that sensitive data remains confidential while still allowing for coverage validation and network integrity.

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What are zk-SNARKs?

zk-SNARKs are cryptographic proofs that allow one party to prove knowledge of certain information without revealing the information itself. In the context of Infinet, zk-SNARKs are used to validate coverage and transactions without exposing sensitive details, such as precise device locations or operational data.

• Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Allows for verification without revealing the underlying data.

• Succinct and Efficient: zk-SNARKs are computationally lightweight and allow for quick verification, making them ideal for a scalable network like Infinet.

• Non-Interactive: The proof and verification process does not require back-and-forth communication, making it faster and more secure.

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How zk-SNARKs are Used in Infinet:

Infinet integrates zk-SNARKs into its Proof-of-Coverage and transaction processes to ensure privacy without sacrificing network verifiability.

• Proof-of-Coverage Validation: zk-SNARKs allow the network to verify that a device is providing valid coverage without revealing its exact location or any operational data.

• Private Transactions: Financial transactions and service payments can be conducted privately using zk-SNARKs, ensuring that transaction amounts and participants remain confidential.

• Scalable Privacy: Because zk-SNARKs are efficient and scalable, Infinet can maintain high transaction throughput while ensuring privacy.

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Benefits of zk-SNARKs for Infinet Users:

By leveraging zk-SNARKs, Infinet provides several key benefits to users and operators:

• Enhanced Privacy: Users can interact with the network, provide coverage, and conduct transactions without exposing sensitive information.

• Secure Data Handling: Even though data is kept private, the network can still securely verify transactions and coverage, ensuring that the system remains trustworthy.

• Decentralization and Trustlessness: zk-SNARKs enable trustless verification, meaning that network participants don’t need to trust a central authority to validate transactions or coverage claims.