Abstract: This paper presents Timeproof, a novel cryptographic protocol for probabilistic truth verification utilizing blockchain-based temporal persistence. The proposed framework integrates secure commitment schemes with economic incentives to establish a verifiable system for mathematical claims. A key innovation is the introduction of a temporal verification function that quantifies the probability of a claim's validity based on its duration of remaining uncontested. The research provides three main contributions: (1) a formal mathematical framework for probabilistic truth verification, (2) a practical implementation using Bitcoin's blockchain with proven security properties, and (3) a comprehensive game-theoretic analysis of the protocol's incentive structure. Security proofs are established under standard cryptographic assumptions, demonstrating the protocol's applicability to significant mathematical problems including the P vs NP conjecture. The analysis also addresses post-quantum security considerations and identifies potential attack vectors.
References: https://natehouk.net/files/TIMEPROOF.pdf
Topic: Timeproof: A Cryptographic Protocol for Probabilistic Truth Verification (Read 43 times)
January 29, 2025, 07:12:19 PM
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