RFC 8235 · INFORMATIONAL · 2017

Schnorr Non-interactive Zero-Knowledge Proof

Overview

RFC 8235, “Schnorr Non-interactive Zero-Knowledge Proof”, is an Informational document published in September 2017 by F. Hao. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes the Schnorr non-interactive zero-knowledge (NIZK) proof, a non-interactive variant of the three-pass Schnorr identification scheme. The Schnorr NIZK proof allows one to prove the knowledge of a discrete logarithm without leaking any information about its value. It can serve as a useful building block for many cryptographic protocols to ensure that participants follow the protocol specification honestly. This document specifies the Schnorr NIZK proof in both the finite field and the elliptic curve settings.

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