Awesome to see
@Google using SP1 to generate a ZK proof of the quantum circuit at the heart of their Shor’s algorithm attack on ECDSA.
Beyond the landmark quantum result itself, this is a genuinely novel application of ZK, one that we should expect to see a lot more of.
ZK lets you prove that you know a protocol is insecure without revealing the underlying attack. This opens up a new paradigm, “ZK disclosure”, whereby frontier labs can surface dangerous vulnerabilities without handing a loaded weapon to the world.
Quantum computing is a great first use case, but the same logic applies wherever there is a gap between “proving something is broken” and “responsibly sharing the proof”. This includes AI alignment, zero-day exploits in critical infrastructure, and biosecurity.
Exciting times for ZK and cryptography more broadly!