On-chain zero-knowledge machine learning: An overview and comparison

Autor: Vid Keršič, Sašo Karakatič, Muhamed Turkanović
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of King Saud University: Computer and Information Sciences, Vol 36, Iss 9, Pp 102207- (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1319-1578
DOI: 10.1016/j.jksuci.2024.102207
Popis: Zero-knowledge proofs introduce a mechanism to prove that certain computations were performed without revealing any underlying information and are used commonly in blockchain-based decentralized apps (dapps). This cryptographic technique addresses trust issues prevalent in blockchain applications, and has now been adapted for machine learning (ML) services, known as Zero-Knowledge Machine Learning (ZKML). By leveraging the distributed nature of blockchains, this approach enhances the trustworthiness of ML deployments, and opens up new possibilities for privacy-preserving and robust ML applications within dapps. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the ZKML process and its critical components for verifying ML services on-chain. Furthermore, this paper explores how blockchain technology and smart contracts can offer verifiable, trustless proof that a specific ML model has been used correctly to perform inference, all without relying on a single trusted entity. Additionally, the paper compares and reviews existing frameworks for implementing ZKML in dapps, serving as a reference point for researchers interested in this emerging field.
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