Zero Knowledge Proofs for AI Computation Verification

The system incorporates zk-SNARKs and zk-STARKs to enable privacy-preserving verification of AI computations, expanding the application of zero-knowledge proofs beyond transaction privacy. ZK-SNARKs provide compact proofs (~288 bytes) with rapid verification times (~2ms) for on-chain validation of AI tasks through both EVM pre-compiled contracts and native verification pallets, making them ideal for Substrate's weight-based execution environment where efficiency is critical. Complementing this, zk-STARKs deliver transparent, quantum-resistant proofs for off-chain computations processed through Substrate's off-chain workers, enhancing long-term security without requiring trusted setup ceremonies. This dual approach ensures both immediate performance and future-proof security within Substrate's modular framework.