This article is contributed by the community, and the author is Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network; Manta Network is a programmable privacy Layer 1 protocol powered by zero-knowledge proof technology. Summary Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) is a cryptographic technique that allows verifying the authenticity of a piece of information without revealing the information itself. The technology is increasingly important for improving the privacy and security of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and decent...