- BitcoinOS pioneers zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) verification on Bitcoin’s mainnet.
- This breakthrough enables enhanced functionality without altering Bitcoin’s core code.
- BitcoinOS is developing tools to leverage ZKPs, fostering innovation on the network.
BitcoinOS just pulled off a crypto first: they verified the first-ever zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) directly on Bitcoin’s mainnet, a technical milestone that could unlock a slew of scaling and functionality on Bitcoin.
This breakthrough, confirmed in block 853626, ushers in a new era of scalability and functionality for the Bitcoin blockchain, traditionally limited by the need for soft forks to implement upgrades.
In a nutshell, ZKP would allow enhancements to the network without requiring changes to its core consensus code. This advancement positions Bitcoin as a more com…
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