Zero-knowledge architecture refers to a security model where the system or service provider has no access to your data — not even in encrypted form. Here's a breakdown:
In simple terms:
- Only you can read it. Your data is protected with encryption keys that only you (or your device) have.
- From start to finish. Whether the data is stored on your device, being sent over the internet, or backed up to the cloud — it stays encrypted.
- If someone intercepts it, it's useless. Without the key, the data looks like random gibberish.
In a real-world analogy:
Think of logging in like opening a safe:
Why it matters:
- Protects your privacy and sensitive documents (like IDs, passports, medical records).
- Guards against hackers, data leaks, and surveillance.