Exchange Proof of Reserves Using zk-STARK Verification

Summary

The document reports an exchange’s monthly proof of reserves, describing assets held to back customer funds and reserve ratios above 100% for 22 frequently traded assets. It says customers can check whether their balances are backed and notes that public wallet addresses are included in the report. These figures are the exchange’s own stated results, not independently assessed evidence within the text.

It explains that the exchange uses zk-STARK cryptographic proofs to let observers verify aggregate asset holdings while keeping user-specific information private. This illustrates how zero-knowledge methods can support reserve transparency without publishing individual customer data. The article gives no detail on liabilities verification, the proof’s assumptions, independent audit procedures, or whether all relevant assets and obligations are covered, so the described reserve figures alone do not establish overall solvency.

Key ideas

• The exchange reports monthly reserves and claims coverage above 100% for 22 listed assets.
• The report includes public wallet addresses for checking on-chain holdings.
• zk-STARK proofs are presented as a way to verify aggregate balances while protecting user data.
• The article does not explain how customer liabilities are measured or independently validated.
• A reserve ratio alone does not establish that an exchange is solvent across all obligations.

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