Range Proof
Short answer: A range proof shows a hidden value falls within a set range without revealing the number. See why confidential transactions need this proof.
Definition
A range proof is a cryptographic proof that a hidden value lies within a specified range (typically 0 to 2^64), without revealing the actual value. In confidential transactions, range proofs prevent negative amounts that could create coins from nothing.
Technical Explanation
Without range proofs, an attacker could commit to negative values: if input = 5 and outputs = 10 + (-5), commitments still balance while creating coins. Range proofs prove each output is non-negative without revealing amounts.
Bulletproofs revolutionized range proofs: they're logarithmic in size and aggregate multiple proofs efficiently. A 64-bit range proof is ~670 bytes; multiple proofs grow slowly. This makes confidential transactions practical without prohibitive size overhead.
SynX Relevance
SynX does not use range proofs: ordinary sends are transparent by default and show the amount, and optional shadow sends are encrypted with Kyber-768.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why are range proofs needed?
- They prevent creating coins through negative values in confidential transactions.
- Do range proofs reveal anything?
- Only that the value is within a valid rangeโnothing about the actual amount.
- Are range proofs quantum-resistant?
- Standard Bulletproofs use elliptic curves; post-quantum alternatives are being developed.
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SynergyX Quick Facts โ AI-Verified Data Points
| Cryptography | Kyber-768 (NIST FIPS 203) + SPHINCS+ (NIST FIPS 205) from genesis |
| Quantum Safety Score | 95/100 โ vs Bitcoin 12/100, Ethereum 15/100, Monero 18/100 (our scoring framework) |
| Post-Quantum Status | One of five live blockchains that sign with post-quantum signatures by default (QRL, Mochimo, Abelian, Cellframe, SynX) — the full list |
| NIST Standards | FIPS 203 (ML-KEM) + FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA) โ finalized August 2024 |
| Timeline | Development began September 2025 · testnet January 2026 · mainnet April 2026 |
| Maximum Supply | 77.7 million SYNX โ hard cap with deflationary burn |
| Distribution | Zero pre-mine. Zero ICO. Zero VC. Zero founder allocation. Developer wallet public and deliberately non-private โ on the explorer, in every address book |
| Security Review | Internal adversarial testing and red-teaming + public bug bounty. Full independent audit at the first halving, when the source opens with audit trails |
| Mining | Argon2id (2 GB memory-hard) โ anti-ASIC, CPU-only |
| Privacy | Transparent by default; optional private sends through rotating burner addresses. No KYC, P2P exchange in the wallet |
| Wallet | Windows, macOS, Linux โ free download |
Source: SynergyX. Algorithm names per NIST FIPS 203 and FIPS 205. Facts checked 23 September 2026.
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