Zero-Knowledge Proofs
LP-10007
LivingLearning Path - Privacy & Zero-Knowledge
Encrypted execution, ZK proofs, and private compute on Z-Chain
LP-10007: Learning Path - Privacy & Zero-Knowledge
Abstract
"Encrypted execution and private state."
This path covers ZK systems from theory to production.
Motivation
Privacy-preserving computation requires understanding zero-knowledge proofs, confidential transactions, and secure execution. This path covers the theory and implementation.
Audience
Cryptographers, privacy engineers, ZK protocol developers.
Prerequisites
Complete LP-0011: Core Protocol Path first.
Outcome
After completing this path, you will understand:
- ZK and FHE primitives
- Z-Chain VM architecture
- Validity and fraud proofs
- Private DeFi protocols
- Hardware acceleration
Curriculum
Stage 1: ZK Primitives (The Math)
| Order | LP | Title | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LP-2xxx | ZK Fundamentals | 30 min | Deep |
| 2 | LP-2xxx | SNARK/STARK Theory | 30 min | Deep |
| 3 | LP-2xxx | FHE Fundamentals | 25 min | Medium |
Stage 2: Z-Chain Architecture
| Order | LP | Title | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | LP-8000 | Z-Chain ZKVM | 35 min | Deep |
| 5 | LP-0045 | Encrypted Execution Layer | 30 min | Deep |
Stage 3: Proof Systems
| Order | LP | Title | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | LP-8100 | Validity Proofs | 30 min | Deep |
| 7 | LP-8200 | Fraud Proofs | 25 min | Deep |
| 8 | LP-0503 | Validity Proof System | 25 min | Deep |
Stage 4: Private DeFi
| Order | LP | Title | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | LP-8300 | Private Swaps | 25 min | Deep |
| 10 | LP-0400 | Private AMM | 25 min | Deep |
| 11 | LP-0401 | Confidential Lending | 25 min | Deep |
| 12 | LP-0402 | ZK Swap Protocol | 25 min | Deep |
Stage 5: Encrypted Execution
| Order | LP | Title | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | LP-8400 | FHE Interfaces | 25 min | Deep |
| 14 | LP-0302 | Privacy/AI Attestation | 25 min | Deep |
Stage 6: L2 & Rollups
| Order | LP | Title | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | LP-8500 | ZK Rollups | 25 min | Deep |
| 16 | LP-0501 | Data Availability | 20 min | Medium |
Stage 7: Acceleration (Advanced)
| Order | LP | Title | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | LP-8600 | FHE Accelerators | 25 min | Deep |
| 18 | LP-0607 | GPU Acceleration | 20 min | Medium |
Total Time
~8 hours for complete coverage.
Hard Rule
ZK/FHE never leak into 2xxx or 3xxx except by reference.
All ZK and FHE implementations live in 8xxx (Z-Chain).
Research Extensions
- LP-18xxx — ZK/FHE Research
Security Considerations
None — this is a meta/organizational proposal.
Copyright
Copyright and related rights waived via CC0.