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Groth16

Groth16 is a pairing-based proof system with three-group-element proofs and circuit-specific setup parameters.

Namefi TeamNamefi TeamAuthorSeptember 19, 2026
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Groth16 is a pairing-based zero-knowledge proof system whose proofs contain three group elements. Its short proofs and efficient verification require parameters generated specifically for each circuit. Unlike PLONK, changing the circuit requires a new circuit-specific setup.

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