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Microsoft Research Unveils Magnetar: Hash-Based Zero-Knowledge Proofs for General-Purpose Computing Speed Up Verification by 10-39x

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Microsoft Research introduces Magnetar, a zero-knowledge proof system supporting programs written in Rust, Go, and C. Relying solely on standard hash functions, it generates verifiable execution proofs with an average speedup of 10 to 39 times over previous fastest comparable systems, significantly lowering the barrier for trusted general-purpose computing.

LATEST/Microsoft Research introduces Magnetar, a zero-knowledge proof system supporting programs written in Rust, Go, and C. Relying solely on standard hash functions, it generates verifiable execution proofs with an average speedup of 10 to 39 times over previous fastest comparable systems, significantly lowering the barrier for trusted general-purpose computing.

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    • Magnetar enables zero-knowledge proofs for programs written in mainstream languages like Rust, Go, and C without requiring cryptographic expertise.
    • Security rests entirely on standard hash functions, avoiding long-term trust risks associated with complex elliptic curves or pairings.
    • It achieves a 10 to 39 times speedup in proof generation compared to the fastest existing comparable systems, drastically reducing verification latency.
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