In the context of the increasing importance of data security and privacy protection,Zero-Knowledge Proofs(ZKPs)have provided a powerful tool for protecting privacy.This article comprehensively discusses the technology of zero-knowledge proofs and their application in modern cryptography.First,the article introduces the basic concepts of zero-knowledge proofs,as well as different types of ZKPs such as Snarks and Starks,along with their technical characteristics and application scenarios.In particular,the article conducts an in-depth study of ZK-Snarks.At the same time,the article also discusses other proof mechanisms such as ZK-Stark and Bulletproofs,comparing their differences in design and performance.Then,it focuses on the application of ZKPs in the blockchain environment and analyzes the related tools for writing zero-knowledge proofs.Finally,it points out some potential problems and future research directions in the field of zero-knowledge proofs.