A Review of Verification Methods for Zero-Knowledge Proof Protocols
Abstract
A Review of Verification Methods for Zero-Knowledge Proof Protocols
Incoming article date: 12.09.2025Information technologies have become increasingly used in various fields, be it document management or payment systems. One of the most popular and promising technologies is cryptocurrency. Since they require ensuring the security and reliability of data in the system, most of them use blockchain and complex cryptographic protocols, such as zero-knowledge proof protocols (ZKP). Therefore, an important aspect for achieving the security of these systems is verification, since it can be used to assess the system's resistance to various attacks, as well as its compliance with security requirements. This paper will consider both the concept of verification itself and the methods for its implementation. A comparison of methods for identifying a proof suitable for zero-knowledge protocols is also carried out. And as a result, a conclusion is made that an integrated approach to verification is needed, since choosing only one method cannot cover all potential vulnerabilities. In this regard, it is necessary to apply various verification methods at various stages of system design.
Keywords: cryptocurrency, blockchain, verification, formal method, static analysis, dynamic method, zero-knowledge proof protocol