ZK Context Layer (Future Upgrade)
What is the ZK Context Layer?
The ZK Context Layer is a planned extension of the Decontext protocol that introduces Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) into the context infrastructure. It enables agents and users to prove knowledge or ownership of certain context without revealing the actual data — enhancing privacy, security, and trust in decentralized intelligence.
Think of it as private context with public verifiability — where facts are proven, but secrets are kept.
Why It Matters
While transparency is a strength in Web3, not all context should be public. In sensitive applications — such as identity, financials, health data, or private strategies — context must be kept confidential, yet still provably true.
The ZK Context Layer solves this by:
Preserving user privacy
Enabling confidential reasoning for AI agents
Supporting selective disclosure of on-chain context
Core Features
Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Context
Users or agents can generate cryptographic proofs (e.g., zk-SNARKs or zk-STARKs) attesting to:
Meeting certain conditions (e.g., “reputation > 80”)
Belonging to a group (e.g., “verified contributor”)
Having a behavior pattern (e.g., “active for 60+ days”)
Without revealing the exact values.
Private Inputs, Verifiable Outputs
Context consumers (contracts or dApps) receive a proof and verify its validity without needing access to the private data.
ZK-Enabled Context Modules
Decontext will support optional context modules that automatically generate and verify ZK-proofs related to specific data schemas.
Example Use Cases
Private Identity
Prove “is verified human” without revealing name, wallet, or KYC
DAO Voting
Vote weights based on hidden reputation or contribution score
DeFi Access
Access high-tier pools based on private financial behavior
Agent Decision Logic
Agents make decisions based on private signals but prove fairness or eligibility
Compliance
Selectively prove age, region, or status without doxxing identity
Planned Architecture
[Context Data (Private)] --> [ZK Prover] --> [ZK Proof]
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[Smart Contract Verifier (On-Chain)]All ZK components are modular and compatible with DMCP schemas and the Context Graph Layer.
Tech Considerations
ZK Proof Systems: SNARKs / STARKs / Bulletproofs
Off-chain Provers: Required for scalable, low-cost proof generation
On-chain Verifiers: Efficient contracts for validating proof authenticity
Compatible Libraries: Halo2, Circom, zkSync, Noir (planned)
Status
ZK Schema Design
In Research
ZK Module Prototype
Planned
ZK Agent Integration
In Design
On-chain Verifier Templates
In Development Queue
📌 Summary
The ZK Context Layer brings privacy, security, and compliance to Decontext — enabling intelligent systems that are both verifiable and confidential.
Privacy is not a limitation — it's a feature of intelligent decentralization.
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