EigenLayer developer Nader Dabit shared some information about zkTLS ELI5 on X:
1. zkTLS is a technology that allows users to prove website data without revealing their sensitive information. It connects Web2 data to Web3 applications;
2. zkTLS stands for "zero-knowledge transport layer security" and is built on top of the TLS protocol. With zkTLS, users can create data proofs that are displayed in a web browser. For example: prove bank balances or purchase history without exposing actual data;
3. Working principle: zkTLS uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify the authenticity of data without revealing the data itself.
zkTLS related key projects: TLSNotary, DECO (Chainlink), PADO Labs, zkPass, Reclaim Protocol. Each has its own approach and focus;
4. Potential use cases: identity authentication, social networks, crypto asset proofs, DeFi lending, medical data sharing.
Current challenges: scale. Each website requires a defined "provider" (URL + data location), which can be time-consuming;
5. zkTLS is an active research area. Teams like Opacity Network are working hard to improve security, efficiency, and compatibility with the latest TLS versions.