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==== 4.2.1 Zero-Knowledge Verification ====

Description: The Coordination Layer MUST provide efficient zero-knowledge proof verification for state transitions and cross-zone communication.

Functional Requirements:

ZKV-001: Proof Verification Core
* The system MUST implement basic verification:
** Efficient ZK proof verification
** Support for multiple proving systems
** Basic proof validity checks
** Verification cost optimization
* The system SHOULD support advanced verification:
** Hardware-accelerated verification
** Parallel proof verification
** Advanced validity checks
** Dynamic cost optimization

ZKV-002: Proof Aggregation
* The system MUST support basic aggregation:
** Proof batching and combining
** Cross-zone proof aggregation
** Aggregation validity checks
** Resource usage optimization
* The system SHOULD implement advanced aggregation:
** Dynamic batch sizing
** Multi-layer aggregation
** Complex validity preservation
** Enhanced resource efficiency

ZKV-003: System Evolution
* The system MUST handle basic updates:
** Proof system upgrades
** Parameter updates
** Backward compatibility
** Version management
* The system SHOULD support advanced features:
** Zero-downtime upgrades
** Seamless version transitions
** Cross-version compatibility
** Update verification guarantees

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