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Dev tools · January 26, 2026

Proof Crater

ZK-powered vault for anonymous payouts and state snapshots.

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What it does

Proof Crater is the first "Commitment Layer" that makes high-stakes data verifiable without surveillance. Unlike typical mixers or rollups, we focus on independent truth. Features: Browser-Side SNARKs: Proofs are built locally. We never see your secrets; the chain never sees your identity. Snapshot Registry: Verify the exact state of a chain from years ago for audits or governance, no re-indexing required. Non-Custodial Payouts: Scale private distributions like payroll without a middleman.

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