<p>I am studying about the zero knowledge proofs and I am looking for a practical (example based) approach to undrestand its process. I have studied the theory a little bit and I find it interesting yet confusing. </p>

<p>My exact question is given a prover A and verifier B. How can prover A prove that he is in the possession of some value 'X' without disclosing 'X' to B. 'X' could be A's last name or A's telephone number.</p>

<p>I am trying to compare this approach with commitment schemes (i.e. Hashing 'X' and comparing the hashes). I know that in the commitment schemes the value 'X' must be shared with B.</p>

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There are many standard references on ZK proofs (and on commitment schemes).  I suggest studying them.
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is Zero knowledge Proof same as commitment schemes?
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# is Zero knowledge Proof same as commitment schemes?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-10-02)

I am studying about the zero knowledge proofs and I am looking for a practical (example based) approach to undrestand its process. I have studied the theory a little bit and I find it interesting yet confusing.

My exact question is given a prover A and verifier B. How can prover A prove that he is in the possession of some value 'X' without disclosing 'X' to B. 'X' could be A's last name or A's telephone number.

I am trying to compare this approach with commitment schemes (i.e. Hashing 'X' and comparing the hashes). I know that in the commitment schemes the value 'X' must be shared with B.

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: There are many standard references on ZK proofs (and on commitment schemes).  I suggest studying them.  

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