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Build Your Own Zkp

Build Your Own Zkp is an open-source educational repository for learning zero-knowledge proofs by recreating a proof system from scratch, with Halo 2 as its implementation focus. It organizes explanations, code examples and illustrations into chapters and sections.

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Understand the project

Practical overview

When it fits

Use it as a structured learning resource when you want to connect zero-knowledge proof concepts with a Halo 2-based implementation. Begin with the README and chapter documentation, then use the examples and illustrations to follow the material.

Who it is for

  • Learners with basic cryptography and programming knowledge who want to study zero-knowledge proofs through implementation.
  • Rust learners or developers interested in following a Halo 2-based proof-system tutorial.
  • Readers who prefer English or Chinese learning materials.

Documented uses

  • Understand how zero-knowledge proofs let a prover demonstrate a statement's truth without revealing additional information.
  • Study cryptographic principles while following a system implementation.
  • Use chapter explanations, code examples and illustrations to support hands-on learning.
  • Suggest improvements or corrections through repository issues or pull requests.
Before you choose

Requirements & limits

The repository is public on GitHub and licensed under MIT. The README says basic cryptography and programming knowledge are prerequisites and recommends familiarity with Rust for its Halo 2 implementation.

  • The implementation focus is Halo 2, and the README identifies Rust as the language used for it.
  • The materials are arranged in chapters and sections with explanations, code examples and illustrations.
  • The project explicitly describes itself as educational rather than a production-ready implementation.
  • The README notes that some code is inspired by Halo 2 and that relevant original copyright and license notices must be preserved; it advises accounting for both licenses when using, modifying or distributing such code.

Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.

Source-based practical guide

Use the repository as a guided ZKP learning resource

Study the repository’s chapters and illustrations to learn about zero-knowledge proofs and a Halo 2-based system.

Before you start

  • Basic understanding of cryptography and programming concepts.
  • Familiarity with Rust is recommended for the Halo 2 implementation.

Steps

  1. Choose the English or Chinese materials using the language links in the README.

  2. Read the README and the documentation in each section to review the concepts and implementation explanations.

  3. Examine the illustrations and code examples provided in the sections.

Expected outcome

A structured learning path through ZKP concepts and the repository’s educational implementation material.

Guide limitations

  • The repository describes itself as educational and not a ready-to-use production implementation.
  • No runnable application or execution procedure is specified.
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