Midnight uses zero-knowledge smart contracts (ZK) to enable programmable privacy. @MidnightNetwork

Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) are a cryptographic protocol in which one party (prover) demonstrates to another (verifier) that they know a piece of data or secret without revealing the actual information. It allows validation of information (such as passwords or age) while preserving total privacy, which is crucial in blockchain and cybersecurity. $NIGHT

In practice, when one wants to prove that they possess certain credentials, it is common to present proofs to convince the other person that one possesses them.

However, by doing so, the other person might receive too much information about what you want to demonstrate, such as your address or age in the proofs. If you do not trust the other person, you might feel uncomfortable giving them too much information. Nevertheless, if you do not show them the proofs, it is unlikely that they will believe your claim. #night

Blockchain technology is widely used in society, with cryptocurrencies being a representative example. Its transparency is maintained thanks to the decentralized management of its ledger by all participants. However, due to its high transparency, ensuring user privacy can be a challenge.