# PLONK Projects at AI Tinkerers

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A universal and updateable zk-SNARK construction using a single trusted setup for any circuit up to a fixed size.

PLONK (Permutations over Lagrange-bases for Oecumenical Noninteractive arguments of Knowledge) redefined zero-knowledge efficiency by introducing a universal Structured Reference String (SRS). Unlike older protocols like Groth16 that require a unique ceremony for every circuit, PLONK allows developers to reuse one setup for any program. It leverages grand product checks and polynomial commitments (typically KZG) to achieve constant-size proofs (roughly 400 bytes) and sub-linear verification times. Major implementations like Aztec, Matter Labs' zkSync, and Electric Coin Co's Halo 2 utilize its flexible gate structure to scale Ethereum and private transactions.

- Official technology site: https://eprint.iacr.org/2019/953
- Public AI Tinkerers demos and talks: 1
- Result page: 1 of 1

## Recent Public Talks and Demos

### [Generating zk-Proofs from Browser Interactions Using Claude Vision](https://nyc.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_Nm7EH_v3HOE)

Learn how AI vision models generate zero-knowledge proofs (zk-proofs) from browser interactions without exposing sensitive data. We’ll demonstrate how our system observes user actions within a secure webview to create zk-proofs for credential verification and compliance monitoring. We’ll also explore the challenges we faced in building this technology, from ensuring user privacy to overcoming technical hurdles. Discover how advancements in AI and cryptography enable secure, private verification.

- Event context: Building with Claude | An evening with Anthropic — 2024-10-21 — New York City
- Public talk page: https://nyc.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_Nm7EH_v3HOE

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