Zero-Knowledge Proofs
AssessTechniques
A cryptographic method for proving a statement without revealing the underlying information.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by product launches, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 7Hacker News·9/13/2026product_launchSignal to Enable Phone-Number-Free Registration with Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Signal is working on a registration flow that does not require a phone number and will use zero-knowledge proofs to verify eligibility while preserving user privacy. The discussion suggests this is part of Signal's broader effort to reduce phone-number dependence without weakening account security.