Clear DefinitionsPoCoD
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Pronunciation
[pee-oh-kod]
Analogy
PoCoD is like getting a QR‑coded receipt that you can scan to confirm your grocery totals were computed correctly.
Definition
An abbreviation for Proof-of-Computation-over-Data, denoting the same verifiable computing protocol for proving correct data processing.
Key Points Intro
PoCoD provides the same guarantees as Proof‑of‑Computation-over-Data:
Key Points
Succinct proofs of correct execution.
Binding to data via cryptographic commitments.
Efficient verification without re‑execution.
Support for arbitrary computation circuits.
Example
A decentralized analytics platform issues PoCoD proofs to clients, proving that SQL queries on encrypted datasets returned correct aggregates.
Technical Deep Dive
PoCoD implementations leverage universal zk‑SNARK setups like PLONK or STARK constructions. Data inputs are Merkle‑committed; the circuit includes Merkle proof verification gates. Prover outputs proof and new root; verifier checks Merkle proofs and proof validity.
Security Warning
Ensure the integrity of the proving library; compromised code can produce invalid proofs.
Caveat
Verifier must trust the circuit definition; bugs in circuit logic yield false assurances.
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