Technical explainer: Halo on Zcash - Electric Coin Company
The Halo 2 zero-knowledge proving system, invented and developed at Electric Coin Co. (ECC), eliminates the trusted setup, reducing the attack surface of the Zcash protocol and improving assurance about ZEC supply integrity.
Electric Coin Company January 8, 2021 We’re proud to introduce ZIP 224, which provides a path to bringing Halo 2 to Zcash. The Halo 2 zero-knowledge proving system, invented and developed at Electric Coin Co. (ECC), eliminates the trusted setup , reducing the attack surface of the Zcash protocol and improving assurance about ZEC supply integrity. As the first deployment of the Halo 2 zero-knowledge platform , this would enable future circuit upgrades without the need for setup ceremonies, making the Zcash shielded protocol more agile for future improvements, such as supporting additional asset
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