Unveiling Zero Knowledge Proofs and Cryptography

This chapter investigates zero knowledge proofs, illustrating their significance through nuclear disarmament examples that discuss the balance between transparency and confidentiality. It also examines obfuscation and its role in secure multi-party computation, highlighting the breakthrough of indistinguishability obfuscation despite ongoing practical challenges. Additionally, the chapter addresses the impact of quantum computing on cryptography and the emergence of post-quantum solutions, emphasizing the foundational mathematical principles guiding modern cryptographic practices.