PLONK protocol
Overview
PLONK is a zero-knowledge proof system introduced by the Aztec protocol, enabling succinct and universally verifiable proofs with a single, updatable trusted setup. It is used in DeFi and blockchain contexts to enhance privacy and scalability by allowing a prover to demonstrate knowledge of a secret without revealing it.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, PLONK connects to 4 tracked entities, most strongly to zkSync Era, Linea, Aztec.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 4 of 4 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
built_with | zkSync Era | 90% |
built_with | Linea | 90% |
proof_system | Aztec | 90% |
proof_system | =nil; Foundation | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
What is PLONK?
PLONK is a zero-knowledge proof system introduced by the Aztec protocol, enabling succinct and universally verifiable proofs with a single, updatable trusted setup.
What is PLONK used for?
PLONK is used in DeFi and blockchain contexts to enhance privacy and scalability by allowing a prover to demonstrate knowledge of a secret without revealing it.
Which protocols or projects use PLONK?
PLONK is used as a proof system by Aztec and =nil; Foundation, and is built into zkSync Era and Linea.