Sigma Protocols for the Working Programmer
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Sigma protocols are powerful cryptographic tools enabling secure and private authentication without revealing secret information. They play a crucial role in digital signature schemes and blockchain technology. This article introduces the concepts of sigma protocols, their types (interactive and non-interactive), the Fiat-Shamir heuristic, and their applications in signing transactions and complex propositions. It also mentions the Ergo blockchain's implementation of sigma protocols.