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  "abstract": "Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) enable the verification of a statement without revealing any information beyond its validity and constitute a fundamental primitive in cryptography and information theory. However, existing constructions rely on computational assumptions and are predominantly confined to bipartite settings, leaving their information-theoretic realization in bipartite or network scenarios largely unexplored. Here we develop a framework for zero-knowledge verification based on the indistinguishability of quantum states under operational constraints. Exploiting the fundamental limitations imposed by local operations, we show that a verifier is inherently restricted from extracting information about the underlying state while retaining the ability to verify correctness. We construct explicit protocols for multiparty quantum networks that achieve information-theoretic security, ensuring that no subset of collaborating parties can gain knowledge beyond the validity of the statement, independent of their joint computational power.",
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      "name": "Tuhin Paul"
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    {
      "name": "Srijani Das"
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    {
      "name": "Manasi Patra"
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    {
      "name": "Ramij Rahaman"
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  "pdf_url": "https://arxiv.org/pdf/2609.35339",
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  "published": "2026-09-28",
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  "title": "Zero Knowledge Proofs in Quantum Networks",
  "title_text": "Zero Knowledge Proofs in Quantum Networks",
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  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/aztbwc40vyahr",
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