https://twitter.com/matthew_d_green/status/401798811070107648
Is a 98% reduction in proof size enough to overcome any existing valid reasons to not merge ZeroCoin functionality?
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We designed a new version of Zerocoin that reduces proof sizes by 98% and allows for direct anonymous payments that hide payment amount.
Is a 98% reduction in proof size enough to overcome any existing valid reasons to not merge ZeroCoin functionality?
I think so, Matthew Green mentioned that he was planning to implement Zerocoin into its own cryptocurrency. This seems like a reasonable idea me, it lets us test Zerocoin, and if it works well, we can merge it into Bitcoin (without the risk of damaging Bitcoin if something goes wrong).