Microsoft Research introduces Magnetar for proof-based general-purpose computing

Microsoft Research has developed Magnetar, a system that integrates zero-knowledge proofs into standard programming languages. This enables verification of computing results without rerunning workloads or exposing sensitive data.

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2026-10-15 16:00 · Microsoft Research Blog
Proof-based general-purpose computing with Magnetar

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