Zero Knowledge Proofs 간단히 설명, The Midnight Approach

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Zero Knowledge Proofs and Midnight

Zero knowledge proofs often sound intimidating, but the idea is surprisingly simple.

Imagine proving you’re over 18 without revealing your birthdate. You don’t need to show your ID — you just need to prove the fact. That’s exactly what zero‑knowledge proofs do.

Midnight uses this concept at a network level. Instead of storing personal data on‑chain, Midnight stores cryptographic proofs that confirm something is true. The data itself stays private.

What makes Midnight unique is that developers don’t need to be cryptography experts to use this technology. Midnight introduces Compact, a smart‑contract language inspired by TypeScript, making ZK development far more accessible.

This means developers can focus on building useful applications — identity, voting, finance, reputation — without worrying about exposing users or learning complex math.

Midnight turns zero‑knowledge from an advanced research topic into a practical development tool.