VeriZexe - Decentralized Private Computation with Universal Setup

Explore a groundbreaking conference talk on VeriZexe, a novel decentralized private computation (DPC) system with universal setup. Delve into how this innovative approach improves upon traditional blockchain systems and the Zexe primitive by enabling efficient off-chain computation without compromising privacy or requiring per-application trusted setups. Learn about VeriZexe's significant performance enhancements, including a 9x improvement in transaction generation time and 3.4x reduction in memory usage compared to existing solutions. Discover the development of efficient gadgets for variable-base multi-scalar multiplication and modular arithmetic within the Plonk constraint system, resulting in a streamlined Plonk verifier gadget. Gain insights into how VeriZexe addresses scalability and privacy challenges in blockchain technology while maintaining constant-time transaction validation.

USENIX Security '23 - VeriZexe: Decentralized Private Computation with Universal Setup