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How Shafi Goldwasser Co-Invented Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Aug 6, 2026 · 0:57:02
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  • Shafi Goldwasser co-invented zero-knowledge proofs.
  • The challenge of proving truth without revealing why led to ZKPs.
  • This breakthrough redefined computer science's understanding of proofs and privacy.

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Shafi Goldwasser
Shafi Goldwasser
American computer scientist · 1 podcast appearance
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