Show HN: Orchid Mantis – PoC Zero Knowledge Proof of Exploit (ZKPoX) Framework

Category: security

Tags: zero-knowledge, exploit-disclosure, zkvm, cryptography, security-research

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 8, Technical: 8, Documentation: 7, Utility: 5)

Orchid Mantis is a Rust-based framework for creating and verifying zero-knowledge proofs that demonstrate possession of an exploit for a public program, without revealing the exploit itself. It combines STARK proofs, encryption, time-locks, and transparency logs into a single disclosure pipeline, targeting responsible vulnerability disclosure workflows. Its innovative integration of cryptographic techniques for exploit disclosure is notable, though it remains experimental with limited immediate utility.

Target audience: security researchers, vulnerability hunters, infosec professionals

Repository: https://github.com/unprovable/orchidmantis · Rust · MIT

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