What are Zero Knowledge Proofs? | Mina Protocol

Learn how Mina Protocol, the universal ZK layer, utilizes zero knowledge proofs and zk-SNARKs to achieve scalability and privacy. In this video, we explain zk-SNARKs in an easy-to-understand manner, explaining how the technology keeps Mina's blockchain small and your data secure. To learn more about zero knowledge proofs, including zk-SNARKs and zk_STARKs, watch our series on ZK Tech You Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liOn-n4lqfA ••• CHAPTERS: 0:00 - 0:16 | Intro 0:16 - 2:11 | Where’s Waldo Comparison 2:11 - 4:29 | Mina’s Blockchain Validation 4:29 - 4:58 | Recursion 4:58 - 4:51 | Mina and zk-SNARKs ••• RESOURCES: Learn more about the programming language o1js (formerly Snarky): https://docs.minaprotocol.com/zkapps/o1js Prefer to read? Dive deeper into ZK proofs and zk-SNARKs here: https://minaprotocol.com/blog/what-are-zk-snarks Check out the original 'Where's Waldo?' explanation here - https://twitter.com/aisconnolly/status/1019918914342543360?s=20 ••• ABOUT MINA: Mina is a next-gen zero knowledge (ZK) blockchain . Rather than apply brute computing force, Mina uses advanced cryptography and recursive zk-SNARKs to design an entire blockchain of about 22kb, the size of a couple of tweets. It is the first layer-1 to enable efficient implementation and easy programmability of zero knowledge smart contracts (zkApps). With its unique privacy features and ability to connect to any website, Mina is building a private gateway between the real world and crypto—and the secure, democratic future we all deserve. Subscribe to Mina Protocol’s developer newsletter to start building today: 📧 https://minaprotocol.com/dev-newsletter-signup ••• CONNECT WITH MINA: X: https://twitter.com/MinaProtocol Discord: https://discord.gg/minaprotocol Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MinaProtocol/ Telegram: https://bit.ly/MinaProtocolTelegram Website: https://minaprotocol.com/welcome ••• Music and Audio Engineering by Jonathan El-Bizri #zksnark #stark #cryptography #zeroknowledge #zkApp #zkSNARK #zkp #zk