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.

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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

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RESOURCES:

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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.

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Music and Audio Engineering by Jonathan El-Bizri
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[TheMisterBlueberry]

this is the best way someone has ever explained ZK proofs, ever.

[DrFoxTV]

This is such a great video. I love the warm vibe of it. Very well done!

[JulietteChevalier-npmp]

Great Waldo metaphor - hadn't heard it before. Nicely done!!

[megancassidy]

Bloody brilliant! Great analogy. Very welcoming and easy to understand!!

[fearless.humility]

demonstration of book movement behind a blank sheet of paper to illustrate zero-knowledge, context info is nothing less than simple genius 😅

[triton]

Fantastic video and a really compelling and novel application of a recursive proof

[MrACaprara]

Great! I really understood that! Thanks!

[diyoranosirova]

excellent video i am using the notes for my presentation

[dimmmos]

great ans simple way to explain a complex thema / well done

[kanne]

i want to use mina to login to any website and webservice without having to disclose my password.

[shaundaws]

This is just so fascinating to me. I'm just wondering how you would use this to create a block explorer? Would you need to unravel each transaction from the top down?

[inc]

let's do mina great dont give up boys))

[allanna]

I'm looking for a crypto platform with low energy use, high speed and low/free cost to build a game/app which can be played solo offline, with friends irl, or online, either shortform or ongoing.

Curious to know how easy/intuitive your programming language is? And do you have devs?? 😁

[nandkudasai]

Interesting.
I actually liked the programming language name.

[schlepers]

Is possible to be private similar to Monero?

[ivanaldoxavier]

Simply unreal how disruptive amazing this project is.

[mosam]

What are the current applications and use cases of MINA?