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zkTLS

Building a Verifiable Internet.
Proving Data Without Revealing Secrets.

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The Problem

Today's internet is a collection of isolated "fortresses" - platforms that retain user data and control access. This creates silos that prevent secure, private data verification across platforms.

Data Silos

Platforms control user data, creating walled gardens that prevent interoperability and user control.

Privacy Risks

Users must surrender personal data to access services, with unclear disclosure and consent practices.

Limited Verification

No way to prove data authenticity to third parties without exposing sensitive information.

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The Solution

zkTLS creates a secure bridge between Web2 and Web3, enabling verifiable data transfer while maintaining complete privacy and user control.

WEB2
zkTLS
WEB3
// zkTLS enables secure, private data verification
prove_data({
   source: "any_website.com",
   data: user_private_data,
   reveal: selected_fields_only,
   privacy: "zero_knowledge"
})
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How It Works

zkTLS combines Transport Layer Security with Zero-Knowledge Proofs to enable users to prove statements about HTTPS connections without revealing underlying secrets or sensitive data.

1

HTTPS Connection

User establishes a standard TLS connection with a web server, creating an encrypted channel for secure data transmission using existing web infrastructure.

2

Cryptographic Verification

The zkTLS system uses various approaches (MPC, TEE, or Proxy) to verify the TLS session and capture cryptographic evidence without compromising security.

3

Data Attestation

The system creates cryptographic attestations about the session, proving data authenticity and integrity while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

4

Zero-Knowledge Proof

Users generate zero-knowledge proofs that selectively reveal only necessary information while cryptographically proving statements about their data to any verifier.

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Implementation Approaches

zkTLS implementations use different architectural approaches, each with unique trade-offs in performance, trust assumptions, and decentralization. Here are the primary implementation models in use today.

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MPC-Based zkTLS

Multi-party computation enables multiple parties to collaboratively perform TLS operations without any single entity holding the full session key. Provides strong decentralization guarantees but requires significant computational and networking resources.

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TEE-Based zkTLS

Trusted Execution Environments use hardware-enforced secure zones to process TLS handshakes and generate attestations. More efficient than MPC but relies on trusted hardware and manufacturer security guarantees.

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Proxy-Based zkTLS

Proxy servers act as intermediaries for HTTPS traffic, creating attestations about communication without exposing secrets. Lightweight and computationally efficient but requires trust in the proxy infrastructure.

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Types of Applications

zkTLS enables secure data verification across industries, empowering businesses and individuals with privacy-preserving solutions.

Commerce

Verify purchase histories and loyalty points without revealing personal details, improving targeting and rewards programs.

Social Media

Confirm ownership of social accounts, enhance marketing campaigns, and reduce sybil attacks without exposing identity.

Finance

Prove bank balances, credit scores, and income securely, enabling personalized services without compromising privacy.

Digital Ownership

Verify ownership of digital assets like code, designs, and artwork, protecting against IP theft and fraud.

Real-World Interactions

Verify event attendance, confirm locations, and authenticate reviews, bridging digital and physical worlds.

Healthcare

Secure health record access and telemedicine verification while protecting sensitive patient information.

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Case Study: Opacity Network

Opacity Network implements an MPC-based zkTLS solution that allows you to prove data from web servers without exposing details you want to keep private, using distributed multi-party computation for maximum security.

Secure • Private • Efficient

Opacity Network's MPC-based architecture ensures no single party ever holds complete session keys or full access to your data. The network leverages EigenLayer to create a robust economic security model that inherits Ethereum's trust guarantees while ensuring cryptographic accountability.

No Data Exposure
Cryptographic Proof
User Control

Applications Powered by Opacity

Applications using Opacity Network's zkTLS infrastructure are already live, in production, and topping the Apple App Store - enabling net new products and experiences.

Revolutionizing food delivery with verifiable order histories and secure payment authentication using zkTLS proofs.

Discovering and claiming unclaimed rewards with cryptographic proof of ownership across Web2 and Web3 platforms.

Building the operating system for verifiable earnings and reputation across decentralized networks.

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Libraries & Technologies

The zkTLS ecosystem is powered by cutting-edge cryptographic libraries and frameworks.

zkPass

A privacy-preserving authentication protocol that enables users to prove their identity and credentials without revealing personal information, using advanced zero-knowledge proof technology.

TLSNotary

An open-source protocol that allows users to create cryptographic proofs of TLS sessions. It enables selective disclosure of web data while maintaining the authenticity guarantees of HTTPS.

Gnark

A fast, open-source library for zero-knowledge proof systems written in Go. Provides high-performance implementations of various proof systems including Groth16, PLONK, and more.

snarkjs

A JavaScript and WebAssembly implementation of zkSNARK schemes. Enables developers to generate and verify zero-knowledge proofs directly in browsers and Node.js environments.

Plonky2

A recursive SNARK framework that achieves exceptionally fast proving times. Built by Polygon, it combines PLONK and FRI for efficient proof generation and verification.

mabbamOG/zktls

An implementation of zkTLS that provides tools and libraries for creating zero-knowledge proofs about TLS connections, enabling secure data attestation and verification.

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Learning Resources

Here are some concise learning resources to learn more about zkTLS.