Zeromajor

Zeromajor is an open-source software framework designed to enable privacy-preserving computation through zero-knowledge proof systems. The project provides a circuit description language, a proving backend, and client libraries that facilitate integration with web and mobile applications. It aims to offer a developer-friendly path to implementing verifiable computations without exposing sensitive data, while supporting multiple proof backends and interoperable toolchains for common programming languages.

Zeromajor grew from a community effort in the late 2010s, with contributions from researchers and developers worldwide. The project released its first stable version in the early 2020s and has continued to evolve through successive releases, expanding support for different proof systems and ecosystem tooling.

Architecture and features: The framework includes a circuit compiler, a generic proof-system interface, and language bindings for Rust, JavaScript, and Python. It emphasizes efficient proving and low-verification costs on client devices, making it suitable for browser and mobile environments, while providing testing, benchmarking, and deployment tooling.

Governance and licensing: Zeromajor is distributed under an open-source license and is governed by a community-driven model with maintainers, working groups, and public contribution processes.

Reception and applications: The project has seen uptake in privacy-preserving identity, confidential payments, and privacy-preserving decentralized applications. Some critics note a steep learning curve and that tooling and documentation continue to mature, with ongoing work aimed at expanding interoperability and developer experience.