From 3f27c906f6bcaf892de90ef2816c820e922d4657 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:08:18 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 01/16] feat: working zk, needs clean up

---
 Cargo.toml                          |   1 +
 ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md          | 357 +++++++++++++
 benches/arkworks_proof.rs           |  13 +-
 dory_paper_reference.md             | 176 +++++++
 dory_zk_analysis.md                 | 363 +++++++++++++
 examples/basic_e2e.rs               |   5 +-
 examples/homomorphic.rs             |   5 +-
 examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs |   5 +-
 examples/non_square.rs              |   5 +-
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs   |  58 +++
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs  |   2 +
 src/evaluation_proof.rs             | 479 ++++++++++++++++-
 src/lib.rs                          |  19 +-
 src/messages.rs                     |  97 +++-
 src/mode.rs                         |  65 +++
 src/primitives/poly.rs              |  30 ++
 src/proof.rs                        |  56 +-
 src/reduce_and_fold.rs              | 783 +++++++++++++++++++++++++---
 src/setup.rs                        |  21 +-
 tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs        |  29 +-
 tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs       |   8 +-
 tests/arkworks/integration.rs       |  20 +-
 tests/arkworks/mod.rs               |   4 +
 tests/arkworks/non_square.rs        |  14 +-
 tests/arkworks/soundness.rs         |   6 +-
 tests/arkworks/zk.rs                | 334 ++++++++++++
 tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs    | 562 ++++++++++++++++++++
 zk.md                               | 296 +++++++++++
 zk_refactor_plan.md                 | 737 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 29 files changed, 4419 insertions(+), 131 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md
 create mode 100644 dory_paper_reference.md
 create mode 100644 dory_zk_analysis.md
 create mode 100644 src/mode.rs
 create mode 100644 tests/arkworks/zk.rs
 create mode 100644 tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
 create mode 100644 zk.md
 create mode 100644 zk_refactor_plan.md

diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 2997987..9a6a11a 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ all-features = true
 
 [features]
 default = []
+zk = []
 backends = ["arkworks", "disk-persistence"]
 arkworks = [
     "dep:ark-bn254",
diff --git a/ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md b/ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c176ef0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md
@@ -0,0 +1,357 @@
+# Dory ZK Implementation Audit
+
+This document compares the current implementation against the Dory paper's ZK requirements.
+
+---
+
+## Executive Summary
+
+**Current State: Partially Implemented (Phase 1 Complete, Phase 2 Missing)**
+
+The implementation has:
+- ✅ Mode trait abstraction (`Transparent` / `ZK`)
+- ✅ Blind sampling and masking for all protocol messages
+- ✅ Blind accumulation logic in prover state
+- ✅ Sigma proof structures defined (`Sigma1Proof`, `Sigma2Proof`, `ScalarProductProof`)
+- ✅ Sigma proof generation functions implemented
+- ✅ Sigma proof verification functions implemented
+
+**Critical Gap**: The ZK proofs produce the **same proof type** as transparent proofs (`DoryProof`), and verification uses the **same code path** that reveals `y`. The Sigma proofs exist but are **not wired into the main API**.
+
+---
+
+## Detailed Analysis
+
+### 1. Mode Trait ✅ CORRECT
+
+**Implementation** (`src/mode.rs:14-65`):
+```rust
+pub trait Mode: 'static {
+    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
+    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
+}
+
+impl Mode for Transparent {
+    fn sample<F, R>(_rng: &mut R) -> F { F::zero() }
+    fn mask<G>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G { value }
+}
+
+impl Mode for ZK {
+    fn sample<F, R>(rng: &mut R) -> F { F::random(rng) }
+    fn mask<G>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G { value + base.scale(blind) }
+}
+```
+
+**Assessment**: Correct. Blinds sampled from RNG (not transcript), masking is additive.
+
+---
+
+### 2. VMV Message ⚠️ PARTIAL
+
+**What's Implemented** (`src/evaluation_proof.rs:141-165`):
+```rust
+let r_c: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+let r_d2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+let r_e1: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+let r_e2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+
+let c = Mo::mask(c_raw, &setup.ht, &r_c);
+let d2 = Mo::mask(d2_raw, &setup.ht, &r_d2);
+let e1 = Mo::mask(e1_raw, &setup.h1, &r_e1);
+
+let vmv_message = VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 };  // <-- Uses non-ZK struct!
+```
+
+**What's Missing**:
+
+1. **`E_2` not computed/sent**: In ZK mode, the prover must send `E_2 = y·Γ_2,fin + r_e2·H_2`. Currently `r_e2` is sampled but `E_2` is not computed or included in the message.
+
+2. **`y_com` not computed**: The commitment `y_com = y·Γ_1,fin + r_y·H_1` is not created.
+
+3. **Wrong message type**: Uses `VMVMessage` instead of `ZkVMVMessage`.
+
+**Required Fix**:
+```rust
+// In ZK mode:
+let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
+let e2 = Mo::mask(setup.g2_vec[0].scale(&y), &setup.h2, &r_e2);
+let r_y: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
+
+let vmv_message = ZkVMVMessage { c, d2, e1, e2, y_com };
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3. Reduce Round First Message ✅ CORRECT
+
+**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:237-314`):
+```rust
+let r_d1_l: F = M::sample(rng);
+let r_d1_r: F = M::sample(rng);
+let r_d2_l: F = M::sample(rng);
+let r_d2_r: F = M::sample(rng);
+
+let d1_left = M::mask(d1_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_l);
+let d1_right = M::mask(d1_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_r);
+let d2_left = M::mask(d2_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_l);
+let d2_right = M::mask(d2_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_r);
+```
+
+**Assessment**: Correct. D values properly masked with H_T.
+
+---
+
+### 4. Reduce Round Second Message ✅ CORRECT
+
+**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:351-414`):
+```rust
+let r_c_plus: F = M::sample(rng);
+let r_c_minus: F = M::sample(rng);
+let r_e1_plus: F = M::sample(rng);
+// ... etc
+
+let c_plus = M::mask(c_plus_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_c_plus);
+let c_minus = M::mask(c_minus_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_c_minus);
+let e1_plus = M::mask(e1_plus_base, &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_plus);
+let e1_minus = M::mask(e1_minus_base, &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_minus);
+let e2_plus = M::mask(e2_plus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_plus);
+let e2_minus = M::mask(e2_minus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_minus);
+```
+
+**Assessment**: Correct. All values properly masked with respective generators.
+
+---
+
+### 5. Blind Accumulation ⚠️ ISSUE
+
+**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:340-343, 463-477`):
+
+After first challenge (β):
+```rust
+self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_d2 * *beta + self.r_d1 * beta_inv;
+```
+
+After second challenge (α):
+```rust
+self.r_c = self.r_c + r_c_plus * *alpha + r_c_minus * alpha_inv;
+self.r_d1 = r_d1_l * *alpha + r_d1_r;
+self.r_d2 = r_d2_l * alpha_inv + r_d2_r;
+self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + r_e1_plus * *alpha + r_e1_minus * alpha_inv;
+self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + r_e2_plus * *alpha + r_e2_minus * alpha_inv;
+```
+
+**Issue**: The first challenge uses `self.r_d1` and `self.r_d2`, but these are **not yet set** from message blinds at that point. They should be folded from per-round blinds.
+
+**Paper says**:
+- After β: `r_C ← r_C + β·(r_d2_l + r_d2_r) + β⁻¹·(r_d1_l + r_d1_r)` (sum of current round blinds)
+- After α: `r_D1 ← α·r_d1_l + r_d1_r`, `r_D2 ← α⁻¹·r_d2_l + r_d2_r`
+
+**Current Code** uses `self.r_d1` and `self.r_d2` in `apply_first_challenge`, but those are set in `apply_second_challenge`. This is **inverted** - the accumulation happens after the challenge where it should use the blinds, but uses prior round's accumulated values.
+
+**Fix needed**: Pass message blinds to `apply_first_challenge` and use them directly, not the accumulated values.
+
+---
+
+### 6. Final Message ✅ CORRECT
+
+**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:486-515`):
+```rust
+let e1 = self.v1[0] + self.setup.h1.scale(&gamma_s1);
+let e2 = self.v2[0] + self.setup.h2.scale(&gamma_inv_s2);
+
+// ZK: final blind accumulation
+self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_e2 * *gamma + self.r_e1 * gamma_inv;
+```
+
+**Assessment**: Correct formula for final blind accumulation.
+
+---
+
+### 7. Scalar Product Σ-Protocol ✅ IMPLEMENTED (but not used)
+
+**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:551-619`):
+```rust
+pub fn scalar_product_proof<T, R>(&self, transcript: &mut T, rng: &mut R) -> ZkScalarProductProof<E> {
+    // Sample d1, d2
+    let s_d1 = F::random(rng);
+    let s_d2 = F::random(rng);
+    let d1 = gamma1.scale(&s_d1);
+    let d2 = gamma2.scale(&s_d2);
+
+    // Sample blinding scalars
+    let r_p1 = F::random(rng);
+    // ...
+
+    // Compute P1, P2, Q, R
+    let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &gamma2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p1);
+    // ...
+
+    // Get challenge c
+    let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
+
+    // Compute responses
+    let e1 = d1 + v1.scale(&c);
+    let e2 = d2 + v2.scale(&c);
+    let r1 = r_p1 + c * self.r_d1;
+    let r2 = r_p2 + c * self.r_d2;
+    let r3 = r_r + c * r_q + c_sq * self.r_c;
+
+    ScalarProductProof { p1, p2, q, r, e1, e2, r1, r2, r3 }
+}
+```
+
+**Assessment**: Implementation looks correct per Dory paper.
+
+**Issue**: This function exists but is **never called** in the proof generation flow.
+
+---
+
+### 8. Sigma1 Proof (VMV Consistency) ✅ IMPLEMENTED (but not used)
+
+**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:630-672`):
+- Proves `E_2 = y·Γ_2,fin + r_E2·H_2`
+- Proves `y_com = y·Γ_1,fin + r_y·H_1`
+
+**Assessment**: Implementation looks correct.
+
+**Issue**: Never called - no `y_com` is created in the main flow.
+
+---
+
+### 9. Sigma2 Proof (VMV Relation) ✅ IMPLEMENTED (but not used)
+
+**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:725-762`):
+- Proves `e(E_1, Γ_2,fin) - D_2 = e(H_1, t_1·Γ_2,fin + t_2·H_2)`
+
+**Assessment**: Implementation looks correct.
+
+**Issue**: Never called.
+
+---
+
+### 10. Verification ❌ CRITICAL ISSUE
+
+**Current verify path** (`src/evaluation_proof.rs:341`):
+```rust
+// E2 = y · Γ2,fin where Γ2,fin = g2_0
+let e2 = setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation);  // <-- REVEALS y!
+```
+
+**Problem**: Even when proving with `ZK` mode, verification:
+1. Takes `evaluation` as a parameter (reveals y)
+2. Computes `E_2` from `y` (doesn't use prover's blinded E_2)
+3. Uses `verify_final` not `verify_final_zk`
+
+**For true ZK**, verification should:
+1. NOT take `evaluation` as input
+2. Use prover's `E_2` from `ZkVMVMessage`
+3. Verify Sigma1 proof to confirm `y_com` and `E_2` are consistent
+4. Call `verify_final_zk` with the scalar product proof
+
+---
+
+### 11. Proof Structure ❌ NOT USED
+
+**Defined** (`src/proof.rs:53-80`):
+```rust
+pub struct ZkDoryProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
+    pub vmv_message: ZkVMVMessage<G1, G2, GT>,
+    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
+    pub sigma1_proof: Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F>,
+    pub sigma2_proof: Sigma2Proof<F, GT>,
+    pub scalar_product_proof: ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT>,
+    pub nu: usize,
+    pub sigma: usize,
+}
+```
+
+**Issue**: This struct is defined but:
+1. No `create_zk_evaluation_proof` function produces it
+2. No `verify_zk_evaluation_proof` function consumes it
+3. Tests use regular `prove/verify` which produce/consume `DoryProof`
+
+---
+
+## Test Analysis
+
+**Current ZK tests** (`tests/arkworks/zk.rs`):
+```rust
+let proof = prove::<_, BN254, ..., ZK, _>(...).unwrap();  // Returns DoryProof
+verify::<_, BN254, ...>(tier_2, evaluation, &point, &proof, ...);  // Takes evaluation!
+```
+
+**What's being tested**: The masking of intermediate protocol messages.
+
+**What's NOT tested**:
+- Hiding the evaluation `y`
+- Sigma proofs
+- ZK verification path
+
+The tests pass because the underlying **values** are correct (masked values unmask to correct values), but the protocol is not actually zero-knowledge since `y` is still revealed to the verifier.
+
+---
+
+## Summary of Issues
+
+| Component | Status | Issue |
+|-----------|--------|-------|
+| Mode trait | ✅ | - |
+| VMV masking | ✅ | Values masked correctly |
+| VMV message type | ❌ | Uses `VMVMessage` not `ZkVMVMessage` |
+| E_2 computation | ❌ | Not sent by prover in ZK mode |
+| y_com computation | ❌ | Not created |
+| Reduce masking | ✅ | All values masked correctly |
+| Blind accumulation | ⚠️ | Order may be wrong in first challenge |
+| Final masking | ✅ | Correct |
+| ScalarProductProof | ✅ | Implemented correctly |
+| Sigma1Proof | ✅ | Implemented correctly |
+| Sigma2Proof | ✅ | Implemented correctly |
+| ZkDoryProof struct | ✅ | Defined correctly |
+| `prove` API (ZK) | ❌ | Returns `DoryProof`, not `ZkDoryProof` |
+| `verify` API (ZK) | ❌ | Takes `evaluation` as input, reveals `y` |
+| verify_final_zk | ✅ | Implemented but not used |
+
+---
+
+## Required Work to Complete ZK
+
+### Phase 1: Fix Blind Accumulation Order
+1. Modify `apply_first_challenge` to take message blinds
+2. Use message blinds (sum) directly, not accumulated state
+
+### Phase 2: Create ZK Proof Generation
+1. Add `create_zk_evaluation_proof` function that:
+   - Computes `E_2 = y·Γ_2,fin + r_e2·H_2`
+   - Computes `y_com = y·Γ_1,fin + r_y·H_1`
+   - Creates `ZkVMVMessage`
+   - Generates `Sigma1Proof`
+   - Generates `Sigma2Proof`
+   - Generates `ScalarProductProof`
+   - Returns `ZkDoryProof`
+
+### Phase 3: Create ZK Verification
+1. Add `verify_zk_evaluation_proof` function that:
+   - Does NOT take `evaluation` as input
+   - Verifies `Sigma1Proof`
+   - Verifies `Sigma2Proof`
+   - Uses prover's `E_2` from message
+   - Calls `verify_final_zk` with scalar product proof
+
+### Phase 4: Update Tests
+1. Add tests that verify `y` is not revealed
+2. Test that verification works without knowing `y`
+3. Test Sigma proof soundness (invalid proofs rejected)
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+
+The implementation has laid excellent groundwork with:
+- Correct masking/blinding infrastructure
+- Correct Sigma proof implementations
+- Correct proof structures
+
+But it's **incomplete** because the ZK code paths are not integrated into the main `prove`/`verify` API. Currently, using `ZK` mode only masks intermediate values but still reveals `y` to the verifier - it's not truly zero-knowledge.
diff --git a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
index 527b297..1004610 100644
--- a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
+++ b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
@@ -15,9 +15,11 @@ use criterion::{black_box, criterion_group, criterion_main, Criterion};
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
     ArkFr, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript, G1Routines, G2Routines, BN254,
 };
+use dory_pcs::mode::Transparent;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
+use rand::rngs::ThreadRng;
 use rand::thread_rng;
 
 #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
@@ -82,7 +84,8 @@ fn bench_prove(c: &mut Criterion) {
     c.bench_function("prove_2^26_coefficients", |b| {
         b.iter(|| {
             let mut transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
-            prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+            let mut rng = thread_rng();
+            prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
                 black_box(&poly),
                 black_box(&point),
                 black_box(tier_1.clone()),
@@ -90,6 +93,7 @@ fn bench_prove(c: &mut Criterion) {
                 black_box(sigma),
                 black_box(&prover_setup),
                 black_box(&mut transcript),
+                black_box(&mut rng),
             )
             .unwrap()
         })
@@ -106,7 +110,8 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+    let mut rng = thread_rng();
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -114,6 +119,7 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -172,7 +178,7 @@ fn bench_end_to_end(c: &mut Criterion) {
 
             // Prove
             let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
-            let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+            let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
                 &poly,
                 &point,
                 tier_1,
@@ -180,6 +186,7 @@ fn bench_end_to_end(c: &mut Criterion) {
                 sigma,
                 &prover_setup,
                 &mut prover_transcript,
+                &mut rng,
             )
             .unwrap();
 
diff --git a/dory_paper_reference.md b/dory_paper_reference.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cb33427
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dory_paper_reference.md
@@ -0,0 +1,176 @@
+# Dory: Efficient, Transparent Arguments for Generalised Inner Products and Polynomial Commitments
+
+**Author:** Jonathan Lee
+**Published:** TCC 2021 (Theory of Cryptography Conference)
+**IACR ePrint:** [2020/1274](https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/1274)
+**Springer:** [LNCS vol 13043](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-90453-1_1)
+**License:** Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)
+
+---
+
+## Abstract
+
+Dory is a transparent setup, public-coin interactive argument for proving correctness of an inner-pairing product between committed vectors of elements of the two source groups. For a product of vectors of length n, proofs consist of 6 log n target group elements, one element from each source group, and 3 scalars. Verifier work is dominated by an O(log n) multi-exponentiation in the target group and O(1) pairings. Security is reduced to the standard SXDH assumption in the standard model.
+
+Dory is applied to build a multivariate polynomial commitment scheme via the Fiat-Shamir transform. For a dense polynomial with n coefficients:
+- Prover work to compute a commitment is dominated by a multi-exponentiation in one source group of size n
+- Prover work to show that a commitment to an evaluation is correct is O(n^(log 8/log 25)) in general, or O(n^(1/2)) for univariate or multilinear polynomials
+- Communication complexity and Verifier work are both O(log n)
+
+---
+
+## Complexity Summary
+
+| Metric | Complexity |
+|--------|------------|
+| Setup | Transparent (no toxic waste) |
+| Proof size | 6 log n target group elements + O(1) |
+| Verifier work | O(log n) multi-exp in G_T + O(1) pairings |
+| Prover work (general) | O(n^(log 8/log 25)) ≈ O(n^0.65) |
+| Prover work (univariate/multilinear) | O(√n) |
+| Commitment size | 192 bytes (at n = 2²⁰) |
+| Security assumption | SXDH (Symmetric External Diffie-Hellman) |
+
+---
+
+## Core Technical Contributions
+
+### 1. Inner-Pairing-Product Commitments
+
+Dory employs inner-pairing-product commitments utilizing both G₁ and G₂ groups. The groups must not equal each other for DDH to hold and the scheme to be binding. The commitment is expressed as an inner product: ⟨vector, commitment_key⟩.
+
+For a pairing group (G₁, G₂, G_T):
+- If the message is a vector in G₁, the commitment key is a vector in G₂
+- If the message is a vector in G₂, the commitment key is a vector in G₁
+- The commitment itself lives in G_T
+
+This structure-preserving symmetry between messages and commitment keys is a key insight.
+
+### 2. Recursive Folding (Reduce-and-Fold)
+
+The core technique is the observation that for any vectors u_L, u_R, v_L, v_R and any non-zero scalar α:
+
+```
+⟨u_L || u_R, v_L || v_R⟩ = ⟨α·u_L + u_R, α⁻¹·v_L + v_R⟩ - α·⟨u_L, v_R⟩ - α⁻¹·⟨u_R, v_L⟩
+```
+
+This identity allows reducing a claim about the inner product ⟨u, v⟩ of vectors of length n to claims about inner products of vectors of length n/2.
+
+**Protocol Flow:**
+1. Prover sends cross-terms: L = ⟨u_L, v_R⟩ and R = ⟨u_R, v_L⟩
+2. Verifier sends random challenge α
+3. Both parties compute folded vectors: u' = α·u_L + u_R and v' = α⁻¹·v_L + v_R
+4. Recurse until vectors have length 1
+5. Final claim verified with a sigma protocol
+
+The verifier uses homomorphic properties of the commitment scheme (with prover assistance) to find commitments to the shorter folded vectors.
+
+### 3. Parallel Recursion for Logarithmic Verification
+
+In addition to proving knowledge of u such that c_u = ⟨u, g⟩, the prover also shows knowledge of g such that c_g = ⟨g, Γ⟩. This is done via recursion by executing the protocol in parallel using the same randomness.
+
+The key optimization doubles the rounds of interaction to 2 log n in order to keep the messages per round constant, achieving O(log n) verification.
+
+### 4. Pre-processing with Matrix Commitments
+
+Using matrix commitments (similar to Hyrax), the prover:
+1. Computes Generalized Pedersen Commitments internally (rows of the coefficient matrix)
+2. Generates an inner-pairing-product commitment of the commitment vector
+
+**Pre-processing procedure (multi-round folding):**
+- Round 1: Commits to g_L^(0) and g_R^(0) using public random key Γ^(1) ∈ G^(n/2), producing Δ_L^(1) and Δ_R^(1)
+- Round i: Partitions Γ^(i−1) into Γ_L^(i−1) and Γ_R^(i−1), committing using Γ^(i) ∈ G^(n/2^i)
+
+The commitment key update formula:
+```
+c_g^(i) = α_{i-1} · Δ_L^(i) + α_i · Δ_R^(i)
+```
+
+---
+
+## Comparison with Related Work
+
+### vs. Bulletproofs
+- Like Bulletproofs, uses recursive folding
+- Unlike Bulletproofs, instead of updating g directly, the verifier computes a commitment to it in constant time using homomorphism
+
+### vs. Trusted Setup Schemes (KZG)
+- Dory achieves similar asymptotics without trusted setup
+- Previously, these asymptotics required trusted setup or concretely inefficient groups of unknown order
+
+### vs. DARK/Pietrzak
+- Dory avoids groups of unknown order which are concretely inefficient
+
+---
+
+## Concrete Performance (n = 2²⁰, single core)
+
+| Operation | Cost |
+|-----------|------|
+| Commitment size | 192 bytes |
+| Evaluation proof size | ~18 KB |
+| Proof generation time | ~3 seconds |
+| Verification time | ~25 ms |
+
+**Batched evaluation (n = 2²⁰):**
+| Metric | Marginal Cost |
+|--------|---------------|
+| Communication | < 1 KB |
+| Prover time | ~300 ms |
+| Verifier time | ~1 ms |
+
+---
+
+## Protocol Messages (per round)
+
+In each round of the reduce-and-fold protocol, the prover sends:
+- 6 target group elements (G_T)
+- Cross-term products for the folding identity
+
+Total proof: 6 log n target group elements + 1 G₁ element + 1 G₂ element + 3 scalars
+
+---
+
+## Security Model
+
+- **Assumption:** SXDH (Symmetric External Diffie-Hellman)
+- **Model:** Standard model (no random oracle for security, though Fiat-Shamir used for non-interactivity)
+- **Properties:**
+  - Computationally binding
+  - Perfectly hiding (in the interactive version)
+  - Knowledge sound
+
+---
+
+## Application to Polynomial Commitments
+
+Dory constructs a multivariate polynomial commitment scheme:
+
+1. **Commitment:** Interpret polynomial coefficients as a matrix, commit using the two-tiered scheme
+2. **Evaluation:** Reduce polynomial evaluation to inner-pairing-product claims
+3. **Non-interactivity:** Apply Fiat-Shamir transform
+
+For multilinear polynomials (common in SNARKs), the structure enables O(√n) prover work for evaluation proofs.
+
+---
+
+## Integration with Jolt zkVM
+
+Dory is used as the polynomial commitment scheme in Jolt, a RISC-V zkVM:
+- The commitment key consists of random group elements generated by evaluating a cryptographic PRG
+- Can be generated "on the fly" but explicit storage enables faster proving
+- Space and Time's high-performance Dory implementation contributed to 6x speedup in Jolt
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+1. Lee, J. (2021). Dory: Efficient, Transparent Arguments for Generalised Inner Products and Polynomial Commitments. In: Theory of Cryptography (TCC 2021), LNCS vol 13043, Springer.
+
+2. IACR ePrint: https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/1274
+
+3. Bünz, B., Maller, M., Mishra, P., Tyagi, N., & Vesely, P. (2019). Proofs for Inner Pairing Products and Applications. IACR ePrint 2019/1177.
+
+4. Jolt zkVM: https://github.com/a16z/jolt
+
+5. Thaler, J. Proofs, Arguments, and Zero-Knowledge (Section 15.4 covers Dory).
diff --git a/dory_zk_analysis.md b/dory_zk_analysis.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bd7cb7b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/dory_zk_analysis.md
@@ -0,0 +1,363 @@
+2# Dory ZK vs Non-ZK: Deep Technical Analysis
+
+This document provides a concrete analysis of the differences between transparent (non-ZK) and zero-knowledge versions of the Dory polynomial commitment scheme.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Overview: What Zero-Knowledge Means for Dory
+
+In the **transparent (non-ZK)** Dory protocol:
+- The prover reveals the polynomial evaluation `y` in clear
+- All protocol messages directly contain the computed values
+- The verifier learns `y` and can verify `C(r) = y`
+
+In the **zero-knowledge (ZK)** Dory protocol:
+- The prover commits to `y` without revealing it
+- All protocol messages are **masked** with random blinds
+- The verifier learns only that the prover knows a valid `(polynomial, evaluation)` pair
+
+---
+
+## 2. Core Technique: Blinding/Masking
+
+### 2.1 The Masking Operation
+
+For any group element `V` computed by the prover, the ZK version masks it:
+
+```
+V_masked = V + r·H
+```
+
+Where:
+- `V` is the actual computed value (e.g., a pairing result in G_T)
+- `r` is a random scalar sampled from the prover's private RNG
+- `H` is a **blinding generator** (H_T, H_1, or H_2 depending on the group)
+
+**Key Insight**: The blinding generators `H_T, H_1, H_2` must be linearly independent from the commitment generators `Γ_1, Γ_2`. This ensures:
+1. The mask `r·H` looks random to the verifier
+2. The binding property is preserved (prover can't find alternate openings)
+
+### 2.2 Mode Abstraction
+
+The implementation uses a `Mode` trait to unify ZK and non-ZK:
+
+```rust
+pub trait Mode: 'static {
+    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
+    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
+}
+
+// Transparent: sample returns 0, mask returns value unchanged
+impl Mode for Transparent {
+    fn sample<F, R>(_rng: &mut R) -> F { F::zero() }
+    fn mask<G>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G { value }
+}
+
+// ZK: sample returns random, mask adds blind
+impl Mode for ZK {
+    fn sample<F, R>(rng: &mut R) -> F { F::random(rng) }
+    fn mask<G>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G { value + base.scale(blind) }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 3. Protocol Differences by Phase
+
+### 3.1 VMV (Vector-Matrix-Vector) Message
+
+The VMV message initiates the evaluation proof. It contains `(C, D_2, E_1)`.
+
+#### Transparent Version
+```
+C   = e(⟨T_vec, v_vec⟩, Γ_2,fin)
+D_2 = e(⟨Γ_1, v_vec⟩, Γ_2,fin)
+E_1 = ⟨T_vec, L_vec⟩
+E_2 = y · Γ_2,fin                    // Computed by verifier from known y
+```
+
+#### ZK Version
+```
+C   = e(⟨T_vec, v_vec⟩, Γ_2,fin) + r_c · H_T
+D_2 = e(⟨Γ_1, v_vec⟩, Γ_2,fin)  + r_d2 · H_T
+E_1 = ⟨T_vec, L_vec⟩             + r_e1 · H_1
+E_2 = y · Γ_2,fin                 + r_e2 · H_2    // Sent by prover (blinded)
+y_com = y · Γ_1,fin               + r_y · H_1     // Commitment to evaluation
+```
+
+**Key Differences**:
+1. All values masked with their respective blinding generators
+2. `E_2` sent by prover (verifier can't compute it without knowing `y`)
+3. Additional commitment `y_com` for proving `y` consistency
+4. Requires **Σ_1 proof** to prove `E_2` and `y_com` commit to same `y`
+5. Requires **Σ_2 proof** to prove the VMV relation holds
+
+### 3.2 Reduce Rounds (First Message)
+
+Each reduce round computes cross-terms for the folding. First message contains `(D_1L, D_1R, D_2L, D_2R, E_1β, E_2β)`.
+
+#### Transparent Version
+```
+D_1L = e(v_1L, Γ_2')
+D_1R = e(v_1R, Γ_2')
+D_2L = e(Γ_1', v_2L)
+D_2R = e(Γ_1', v_2R)
+E_1β = ⟨Γ_1, s_2⟩
+E_2β = ⟨Γ_2, s_1⟩
+```
+
+#### ZK Version
+```
+D_1L = e(v_1L, Γ_2') + r_d1l · H_T
+D_1R = e(v_1R, Γ_2') + r_d1r · H_T
+D_2L = e(Γ_1', v_2L) + r_d2l · H_T
+D_2R = e(Γ_1', v_2R) + r_d2r · H_T
+E_1β = ⟨Γ_1, s_2⟩               // Not masked (public generators)
+E_2β = ⟨Γ_2, s_1⟩               // Not masked (public generators)
+```
+
+**Blind Sampling**: 4 new blinds per round: `r_d1l, r_d1r, r_d2l, r_d2r`
+
+### 3.3 Reduce Rounds (Second Message)
+
+Second message contains cross-products `(C_+, C_-, E_1+, E_1-, E_2+, E_2-)`.
+
+#### Transparent Version
+```
+C_+  = e(v_1L, v_2R)
+C_-  = e(v_1R, v_2L)
+E_1+ = ⟨v_1L, s_2R⟩
+E_1- = ⟨v_1R, s_2L⟩
+E_2+ = ⟨s_1L, v_2R⟩
+E_2- = ⟨s_1R, v_2L⟩
+```
+
+#### ZK Version
+```
+C_+  = e(v_1L, v_2R)  + r_c+ · H_T
+C_-  = e(v_1R, v_2L)  + r_c- · H_T
+E_1+ = ⟨v_1L, s_2R⟩   + r_e1+ · H_1
+E_1- = ⟨v_1R, s_2L⟩   + r_e1- · H_1
+E_2+ = ⟨s_1L, v_2R⟩   + r_e2+ · H_2
+E_2- = ⟨s_1R, v_2L⟩   + r_e2- · H_2
+```
+
+**Blind Sampling**: 6 new blinds per round: `r_c+, r_c-, r_e1+, r_e1-, r_e2+, r_e2-`
+
+### 3.4 Blind Accumulation
+
+In ZK mode, the prover must track how blinds combine through the protocol.
+
+After challenge `β` (first challenge):
+```
+r_C ← r_C + β·r_D2 + β⁻¹·r_D1
+```
+
+After challenge `α` (second challenge):
+```
+r_C  ← r_C + α·r_c+ + α⁻¹·r_c-
+r_D1 ← α·r_d1l + r_d1r
+r_D2 ← α⁻¹·r_d2l + r_d2r
+r_E1 ← r_E1 + α·r_e1+ + α⁻¹·r_e1-
+r_E2 ← r_E2 + α·r_e2+ + α⁻¹·r_e2-
+```
+
+After fold-scalars (challenge `γ`):
+```
+r_C ← r_C + γ·r_E2 + γ⁻¹·r_E1
+```
+
+### 3.5 Final Scalar Product
+
+#### Transparent Version
+
+Final message is `(E_1, E_2)`:
+```
+E_1 = v_1 + γ·s_1·H_1
+E_2 = v_2 + γ⁻¹·s_2·H_2
+```
+
+Verification:
+```
+e(E_1 + d·Γ_1, E_2 + d⁻¹·Γ_2) = C' + χ_0 + d·D_2' + d⁻¹·D_1'
+```
+
+#### ZK Version
+
+Final message is `(E_1, E_2)` plus a **Σ-protocol proof**.
+
+The Σ-protocol proves knowledge of `(v_1, v_2, r_C, r_D1, r_D2)` satisfying:
+- `C = e(v_1, v_2) + r_C·H_T`
+- `D_1 = e(v_1, Γ_2) + r_D1·H_T`
+- `D_2 = e(Γ_1, v_2) + r_D2·H_T`
+
+**Σ-Protocol Steps**:
+
+1. **Commitment Phase**: Prover samples `d_1 = s_d1·Γ_1`, `d_2 = s_d2·Γ_2` and blinds `r_P1, r_P2, r_Q, r_R`, then computes:
+   ```
+   P_1 = e(d_1, Γ_2) + r_P1·H_T
+   P_2 = e(Γ_1, d_2) + r_P2·H_T
+   Q   = e(d_1, v_2) + e(v_1, d_2) + r_Q·H_T
+   R   = e(d_1, d_2) + r_R·H_T
+   ```
+
+2. **Challenge**: Verifier sends random `c` (or derived via Fiat-Shamir)
+
+3. **Response Phase**: Prover computes:
+   ```
+   E_1 = d_1 + c·v_1
+   E_2 = d_2 + c·v_2
+   r_1 = r_P1 + c·r_D1
+   r_2 = r_P2 + c·r_D2
+   r_3 = r_R + c·r_Q + c²·r_C
+   ```
+
+4. **Verification**: Verifier checks:
+   ```
+   e(E_1 + d·Γ_1, E_2 + d⁻¹·Γ_2) = χ + R + c·Q + c²·C
+                                  + d·P_2 + d·c·D_2
+                                  + d⁻¹·P_1 + d⁻¹·c·D_1
+                                  - (r_3 + d·r_2 + d⁻¹·r_1)·H_T
+   ```
+
+---
+
+## 4. Additional ZK-Only Structures
+
+### 4.1 Sigma1 Proof (VMV Consistency)
+
+Proves knowledge of `(y, r_E2, r_y)` such that:
+- `E_2 = y·Γ_2,fin + r_E2·H_2`
+- `y_com = y·Γ_1,fin + r_y·H_1`
+
+This is a standard Schnorr-like proof for DLOG equality across different bases.
+
+### 4.2 Sigma2 Proof (VMV Relation)
+
+Proves:
+```
+e(E_1, Γ_2,fin) - D_2 = e(H_1, t_1·Γ_2,fin + t_2·H_2)
+```
+
+Where `t_1 = r_E1 + r_v` and `t_2 = -r_D2`.
+
+This proves the VMV constraint holds even with blinds.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Proof Size Comparison
+
+| Component | Transparent | ZK |
+|-----------|-------------|-----|
+| VMV Message | 2 G_T + 1 G_1 | 2 G_T + 1 G_1 + 1 G_2 + 1 G_1 |
+| Per Reduce Round | 4 G_T + 2 G_1 + 2 G_2 | Same (blinds absorbed) |
+| Final Message | 1 G_1 + 1 G_2 | Same |
+| Sigma1 Proof | - | 1 G_1 + 1 G_2 + 3 F |
+| Sigma2 Proof | - | 1 G_T + 2 F |
+| ScalarProduct Proof | - | 4 G_T + 1 G_1 + 1 G_2 + 3 F |
+
+**Total Overhead for ZK**:
+- +1 G_1, +2 G_2 elements
+- +5 G_T elements
+- +8 F scalars
+
+---
+
+## 6. Verification Complexity
+
+### Transparent
+- Per round: O(1) scalar mults in G_T
+- Final: 4 pairings (batched)
+
+### ZK
+- Per round: Same (blind tracking is prover-side)
+- Final: Same 4 pairings + Σ-protocol verification
+- Additional: Sigma1 verification (2 scalar mults each in G_1, G_2)
+- Additional: Sigma2 verification (1 pairing)
+
+**Total**: ~5-6 pairings equivalent (vs 4 for transparent)
+
+---
+
+## 7. Security Properties
+
+### Transparent Dory
+- **Binding**: Computational (under SXDH)
+- **Hiding**: None (evaluation is revealed)
+- **Soundness**: Computational (knowledge sound under SXDH)
+
+### ZK Dory
+- **Binding**: Computational (under SXDH)
+- **Hiding**: Statistical/Perfect (blinded messages are uniformly random)
+- **Soundness**: Computational (knowledge sound under SXDH)
+- **Zero-Knowledge**: Honest-Verifier Statistical ZK (HVSZK)
+
+The ZK property is **HVSZK** (Honest-Verifier Statistical Zero-Knowledge):
+- The simulator can produce transcripts indistinguishable from real ones
+- Requires honest verifier (challenges are random)
+- Fiat-Shamir makes it non-interactive, achieving NIZK in ROM
+
+---
+
+## 8. Implementation Summary
+
+### State Changes (Prover)
+
+```rust
+pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode = Transparent> {
+    // ... existing fields ...
+
+    // ZK blind accumulators (zero for Transparent)
+    r_c: Scalar,    // Accumulated blind for C
+    r_d1: Scalar,   // Accumulated blind for D1
+    r_d2: Scalar,   // Accumulated blind for D2
+    r_e1: Scalar,   // Accumulated blind for E1
+    r_e2: Scalar,   // Accumulated blind for E2
+    _mode: PhantomData<M>,
+}
+```
+
+### Proof Changes
+
+```rust
+// Transparent proof
+pub struct DoryProof<G1, G2, GT> {
+    pub vmv_message: VMVMessage<G1, GT>,
+    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
+}
+
+// ZK proof adds Σ-proofs
+pub struct ZkDoryProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
+    pub vmv_message: ZkVMVMessage<G1, G2, GT>,  // Includes E2, y_com
+    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
+    pub sigma1_proof: Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F>,
+    pub sigma2_proof: Sigma2Proof<F, GT>,
+    pub scalar_product_proof: ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT>,
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 9. Key Insights
+
+1. **Blinding Generator Independence**: `H_T, H_1, H_2` must be sampled independently from `Γ_1, Γ_2`. In practice, derived from a hash of `Γ` or sampled from a separate random oracle.
+
+2. **Blind Folding Mirrors Value Folding**: When values fold as `v' = α·v_L + v_R`, blinds fold as `r' = α·r_L + r_R`. This maintains the invariant that `v'_masked = v' + r'·H`.
+
+3. **Σ-Protocols Are Necessary**: Simply masking isn't enough—the verifier needs to verify the final relation. The Σ-protocol proves knowledge of the witness without revealing the blinds.
+
+4. **RNG vs Transcript for Blinds**: Blinds are sampled from private RNG (not transcript) because they must not affect challenge derivation. Challenges come from the transcript after appending the masked values.
+
+5. **Additive vs Multiplicative Masking**: Dory uses additive masking (`V + r·H`) in groups. This is simpler than multiplicative approaches and works because group operations are efficient.
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+1. Lee, J. (2021). "Dory: Efficient, Transparent Arguments for Generalised Inner Products and Polynomial Commitments." TCC 2021.
+2. IACR ePrint: https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/1274
+3. Thaler, J. "Proofs, Arguments, and Zero-Knowledge" Section 15.4
diff --git a/examples/basic_e2e.rs b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
index 8de8fc3..9624855 100644
--- a/examples/basic_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 };
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 5: Prove
     info!("5. Generating evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-basic-example");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("   ✓ Proof generated (logarithmic size)\n");
 
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic.rs b/examples/homomorphic.rs
index 83e4428..c7427e4 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic.rs
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 };
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 8: Generate proof
     info!("8. Generating evaluation proof for combined polynomial...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-example");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -147,6 +147,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("   ✓ Proof generated\n");
 
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
index 90fb474..50f3cbb 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 };
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     info!("Generating evaluation proof with combined commitment...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-mixed");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -110,6 +110,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         2,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("✓ Proof generated\n");
 
diff --git a/examples/non_square.rs b/examples/non_square.rs
index eece5fa..7c80bd0 100644
--- a/examples/non_square.rs
+++ b/examples/non_square.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 };
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 5: Prove
     info!("5. Generating evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-non-square-example");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -73,6 +73,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("   ✓ Proof generated (logarithmic size)\n");
 
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
index f8f9a8b..f9aee50 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
@@ -93,6 +93,64 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
 
         Ok((commitment, row_commitments))
     }
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "ArkworksPolynomial::commit_zk", fields(nu, sigma, num_rows = 1 << nu, num_cols = 1 << sigma))]
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+    fn commit_zk<E, M1, R>(
+        &self,
+        nu: usize,
+        sigma: usize,
+        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Vec<ArkFr>), DoryError>
+    where
+        E: PairingCurve,
+        M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = ArkFr>,
+        R: rand_core::RngCore,
+    {
+        let expected_len = 1 << (nu + sigma);
+        if self.coefficients.len() != expected_len {
+            return Err(DoryError::InvalidSize {
+                expected: expected_len,
+                actual: self.coefficients.len(),
+            });
+        }
+
+        let num_rows = 1 << nu;
+        let num_cols = 1 << sigma;
+
+        // Tier 1: Compute blinded row commitments
+        // T_i = ⟨row_i, Γ1⟩ + r_i·H1
+        let mut row_commitments = Vec::with_capacity(num_rows);
+        let mut row_blinds = Vec::with_capacity(num_rows);
+
+        for _ in 0..num_rows {
+            // Sample blind for this row from private randomness
+            let r_i = ArkFr::random(rng);
+            row_blinds.push(r_i);
+        }
+
+        for (i, r_i) in row_blinds.iter().enumerate() {
+            let row_start = i * num_cols;
+            let row_end = row_start + num_cols;
+            let row = &self.coefficients[row_start..row_end];
+
+            // Compute blinded row commitment: T_i = MSM(Γ1, row) + r_i·H1
+            let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
+            let row_commit_raw = M1::msm(g1_bases, row);
+            let row_commit = row_commit_raw + setup.h1.scale(r_i);
+            row_commitments.push(row_commit);
+        }
+
+        // Tier 2: Compute final commitment via multi-pairing
+        // The commitment is derived from blinded row commitments
+        let g2_bases = &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows];
+        let commitment = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&row_commitments, g2_bases);
+
+        Ok((commitment, row_commitments, row_blinds))
+    }
 }
 
 impl MultilinearLagrange<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
index 8bfd364..214bbd0 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
@@ -422,6 +422,8 @@ impl CanonicalDeserialize for ArkDoryProof {
             first_messages,
             second_messages,
             final_message,
+            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+            scalar_product_proof: None,
             nu,
             sigma,
         })
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index 3fe1332..559916e 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 
 use crate::error::DoryError;
 use crate::messages::VMVMessage;
+use crate::mode::Mode;
 use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{DoryRoutines, Field, Group, PairingCurve};
 use crate::primitives::poly::MultilinearLagrange;
 use crate::primitives::transcript::Transcript;
@@ -59,6 +60,7 @@ use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 /// - `sigma`: Log₂ of number of columns
 /// - `setup`: Prover setup
 /// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for challenge generation
+/// - `rng`: Random number generator for sampling blinds (ZK mode only)
 ///
 /// # Returns
 /// Complete Dory proof containing VMV message, reduce messages, and final message
@@ -70,8 +72,9 @@ use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 /// Supports both square (nu = sigma) and non-square (nu < sigma) matrices.
 /// For non-square matrices, vectors are automatically padded to length 2^sigma.
 #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+#[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "create_evaluation_proof")]
-pub fn create_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P>(
+pub fn create_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo, R>(
     polynomial: &P,
     point: &[F],
     row_commitments: Option<Vec<E::G1>>,
@@ -79,6 +82,7 @@ pub fn create_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P>(
     sigma: usize,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
+    rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Result<DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>, DoryError>
 where
     F: Field,
@@ -90,6 +94,8 @@ where
     M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
     T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
     P: MultilinearLagrange<F>,
+    Mo: Mode,
+    R: rand_core::RngCore,
 {
     if point.len() != nu + sigma {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension {
@@ -133,17 +139,29 @@ where
     let _span_vmv =
         tracing::span!(tracing::Level::DEBUG, "compute_vmv_message", nu, sigma).entered();
 
-    // C = e(⟨row_commitments, v_vec⟩, h₂)
+    // Sample VMV blinds (zero in Transparent mode, random in ZK mode)
+    let r_c: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+    let r_d2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+    let r_e1: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+    let r_e2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+
+    // Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0] (commitment base, distinct from H2 = h2 for blinding)
+    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
+
+    // C = e(⟨row_commitments, v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_c·HT
     let t_vec_v = M1::msm(&padded_row_commitments, &v_vec);
-    let c = E::pair(&t_vec_v, &setup.h2);
+    let c_raw = E::pair(&t_vec_v, g2_fin);
+    let c = Mo::mask(c_raw, &setup.ht, &r_c);
 
-    // D₂ = e(⟨Γ₁[sigma], v_vec⟩, h₂)
+    // D₂ = e(⟨Γ₁[sigma], v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_d2·HT
     let g1_bases_at_sigma = &setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma];
     let gamma1_v = M1::msm(g1_bases_at_sigma, &v_vec);
-    let d2 = E::pair(&gamma1_v, &setup.h2);
+    let d2_raw = E::pair(&gamma1_v, g2_fin);
+    let d2 = Mo::mask(d2_raw, &setup.ht, &r_d2);
 
-    // E₁ = ⟨row_commitments, left_vec⟩
-    let e1 = M1::msm(&row_commitments, &left_vec);
+    // E₁ = ⟨row_commitments, left_vec⟩ + r_e1·H₁
+    let e1_raw = M1::msm(&row_commitments, &left_vec);
+    let e1 = Mo::mask(e1_raw, &setup.h1, &r_e1);
 
     let vmv_message = VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 };
     drop(_span_vmv);
@@ -162,11 +180,11 @@ where
     )
     .entered();
 
-    // v₂ = v_vec · Γ₂,fin (each scalar scales g_fin)
+    // v₂ = v_vec · Γ₂,fin (each scalar scales Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0])
     let v2 = {
         let _span =
-            tracing::span!(tracing::Level::DEBUG, "fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul_h2").entered();
-        M2::fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul(&setup.h2, &v_vec)
+            tracing::span!(tracing::Level::DEBUG, "fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul_g2_fin").entered();
+        M2::fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul(g2_fin, &v_vec)
     };
 
     let mut padded_right_vec = right_vec.clone();
@@ -176,13 +194,18 @@ where
         padded_left_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
     }
 
-    let mut prover_state = DoryProverState::new(
+    // Create prover state with initial blinds from VMV
+    let mut prover_state: DoryProverState<'_, E, Mo> = DoryProverState::new_with_blinds(
         padded_row_commitments, // v1 = T_vec_prime (row commitments, padded)
         v2,                     // v2 = v_vec · g_fin
         Some(v_vec),            // v2_scalars for first-round MSM+pair optimization
         padded_right_vec,       // s1 = right_vec (padded)
         padded_left_vec,        // s2 = left_vec (padded)
         setup,
+        r_c,  // Initial r_c from VMV
+        r_d2, // Initial r_d2 from VMV
+        r_e1, // Initial r_e1 from VMV
+        r_e2, // Initial r_e2 from VMV
     );
     drop(_span_init);
 
@@ -191,7 +214,8 @@ where
     let mut second_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
 
     for _round in 0..num_rounds {
-        let first_msg = prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2>();
+        let (first_msg, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r) =
+            prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
 
         transcript.append_serde(b"d1_left", &first_msg.d1_left);
         transcript.append_serde(b"d1_right", &first_msg.d1_right);
@@ -201,11 +225,13 @@ where
         transcript.append_serde(b"e2_beta", &first_msg.e2_beta);
 
         let beta = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"beta");
+        // apply_first_challenge uses accumulated blinds (self.r_d1, self.r_d2)
         prover_state.apply_first_challenge::<M1, M2>(&beta);
 
         first_messages.push(first_msg);
 
-        let second_msg = prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2>();
+        let (second_msg, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus, r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus) =
+            prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
 
         transcript.append_serde(b"c_plus", &second_msg.c_plus);
         transcript.append_serde(b"c_minus", &second_msg.c_minus);
@@ -215,12 +241,31 @@ where
         transcript.append_serde(b"e2_minus", &second_msg.e2_minus);
 
         let alpha = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"alpha");
-        prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(&alpha);
+        // apply_second_challenge folds message blinds into accumulated blinds
+        prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(
+            &alpha, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus,
+            r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus,
+        );
 
         second_messages.push(second_msg);
     }
 
     let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
+
+    // In ZK mode, generate Σ-protocol proof BEFORE compute_final_message
+    // because compute_final_message modifies r_c but the Σ-protocol needs
+    // the pre-fold-scalars blinds.
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    let scalar_product_proof =
+        if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<crate::mode::ZK>() {
+            // scalar_product_proof appends P1, P2, Q, R to transcript and derives challenge c
+            Some(prover_state.scalar_product_proof_internal(transcript, rng))
+        } else {
+            None
+        };
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
+    let _ = rng; // suppress unused warning when zk feature is disabled
+
     let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2>(&gamma);
 
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &final_message.e1);
@@ -233,6 +278,8 @@ where
         first_messages,
         second_messages,
         final_message,
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        scalar_product_proof,
         nu,
         sigma,
     })
@@ -271,6 +318,9 @@ where
 /// # Errors
 /// Returns `DoryError::InvalidProof` if verification fails, or other variants
 /// if the input parameters are incorrect (e.g., point dimension mismatch).
+///
+/// # Panics
+/// May panic in ZK mode if internal state is inconsistent (should not occur in normal use).
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "verify_evaluation_proof")]
 pub fn verify_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T>(
     commitment: E::GT,
@@ -305,11 +355,12 @@ where
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
 
-    // # NOTE: The VMV check `vmv_message.d2 == e(vmv_message.e1, setup.h2)` is deferred
+    // # NOTE: The VMV check `vmv_message.d2 == e(vmv_message.e1, Γ2,fin)` is deferred
     // to verify_final where it's batched with other pairings using random linear
     // combination with challenge `d`. See verify_final documentation for details.
 
-    let e2 = setup.h2.scale(&evaluation);
+    // E2 = y · Γ2,fin where Γ2,fin = g2_0 (distinct from H2 = h2 for blinding)
+    let e2 = setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation);
 
     // Folded-scalar accumulation with per-round coordinates.
     // num_rounds = sigma (we fold column dimensions).
@@ -364,10 +415,406 @@ where
 
     let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
 
+    // In ZK mode, append Σ-protocol values and derive c BEFORE appending final message
+    // (must match prover's transcript order)
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    let zk_challenge_c = if let Some(ref sigma_proof) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &sigma_proof.p1);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &sigma_proof.p2);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &sigma_proof.q);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &sigma_proof.r);
+        Some(transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c"))
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
+
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
 
     let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
 
+    // Use verify_final_zk when scalar_product_proof is present
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    if let Some(ref sigma_proof) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+        let c = zk_challenge_c.expect("c should be derived when scalar_product_proof is present");
+        return verifier_state.verify_final_zk_with_challenge(sigma_proof, &c, &d);
+    }
+
     verifier_state.verify_final(&proof.final_message, &gamma, &d)
 }
+
+/// Create a zero-knowledge evaluation proof that hides the evaluation y
+///
+/// Unlike `create_evaluation_proof`, this function produces a proof where
+/// the evaluation y is NOT revealed. Instead, the proof contains:
+/// - `y_com`: A commitment to y that the verifier can use
+/// - Sigma proofs that prove consistency without revealing y
+///
+/// # Returns
+/// A tuple of (ZkDoryProof, y_com) where y_com is the commitment to the evaluation
+/// that can be given to the verifier.
+///
+/// # Errors
+/// Returns `DoryError` if dimensions are invalid or proof generation fails.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+#[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
+#[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "create_zk_evaluation_proof")]
+pub fn create_zk_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, R>(
+    polynomial: &P,
+    point: &[F],
+    row_commitments: Option<Vec<E::G1>>,
+    nu: usize,
+    sigma: usize,
+    setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+    transcript: &mut T,
+    rng: &mut R,
+) -> Result<(crate::proof::ZkDoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, F, E::GT>, E::G1), DoryError>
+where
+    F: Field,
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
+    M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+    P: MultilinearLagrange<F>,
+    R: rand_core::RngCore,
+{
+    use crate::messages::ZkVMVMessage;
+    use crate::mode::ZK;
+    use crate::proof::ZkDoryProof;
+    use crate::reduce_and_fold::{generate_sigma1_proof, generate_sigma2_proof};
+
+    if point.len() != nu + sigma {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension {
+            expected: nu + sigma,
+            actual: point.len(),
+        });
+    }
+
+    if nu > sigma {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidSize {
+            expected: sigma,
+            actual: nu,
+        });
+    }
+
+    // Compute row commitments if not provided
+    let row_comms = match row_commitments {
+        Some(comms) => comms,
+        None => {
+            let (_commitment, rc) = polynomial.commit::<E, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
+            rc
+        }
+    };
+
+    // Compute evaluation vectors and v_vec
+    let (left_vec, right_vec) = polynomial.compute_evaluation_vectors(point, nu, sigma);
+    let v_vec = polynomial.vector_matrix_product(&left_vec, nu, sigma);
+
+    // Pad row commitments for non-square matrices
+    let mut padded_row_commitments = row_comms.clone();
+    if nu < sigma {
+        padded_row_commitments.resize(1 << sigma, E::G1::identity());
+    }
+
+    // Compute y = polynomial(point)
+    let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
+
+    // Compute v2 = v_vec scaled by Γ2,fin
+    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
+    let v2 = M2::fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul(g2_fin, &v_vec);
+
+    // Pad vectors for non-square matrices
+    let mut padded_right_vec = right_vec.clone();
+    let mut padded_left_vec = left_vec.clone();
+    if nu < sigma {
+        padded_right_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
+        padded_left_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
+    }
+
+    // Sample blinds for VMV message
+    let r_c: F = ZK::sample(rng);
+    let r_d2: F = ZK::sample(rng);
+    let r_e1: F = ZK::sample(rng);
+    let r_e2: F = ZK::sample(rng);
+    let r_y: F = ZK::sample(rng);
+
+    // Compute VMV message components with masking
+    // C = e(⟨T_vec', v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_c·HT
+    let t_dot_v = M1::msm(&padded_row_commitments, &v_vec);
+    let c_raw = E::pair(&t_dot_v, g2_fin);
+    let c = ZK::mask(c_raw, &setup.ht, &r_c);
+
+    // D2 = e(⟨Γ1, v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_d2·HT
+    let g1_bases_at_sigma = &setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma];
+    let g1_dot_v = M1::msm(g1_bases_at_sigma, &v_vec);
+    let d2_raw = E::pair(&g1_dot_v, g2_fin);
+    let d2 = ZK::mask(d2_raw, &setup.ht, &r_d2);
+
+    // E1 = ⟨T_vec', L_vec⟩ + r_e1·H1
+    let e1_raw = M1::msm(&row_comms, &left_vec);
+    let e1 = ZK::mask(e1_raw, &setup.h1, &r_e1);
+
+    // E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2 (prover computes, not verifier!)
+    let e2_raw = g2_fin.scale(&y);
+    let e2 = ZK::mask(e2_raw, &setup.h2, &r_e2);
+
+    // y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1 (commitment to evaluation)
+    let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
+
+    let zk_vmv_message = ZkVMVMessage {
+        c,
+        d2,
+        e1,
+        e2,
+        y_com,
+    };
+
+    // Append VMV message to transcript
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &zk_vmv_message.c);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &zk_vmv_message.d2);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &zk_vmv_message.e1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &zk_vmv_message.e2);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &zk_vmv_message.y_com);
+
+    // Generate Sigma1 proof (proves y_com and E2 commit to same y)
+    let sigma1_proof = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
+
+    // Generate Sigma2 proof (proves VMV relation: e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2))
+    // t1 = r_e1 (since we're using rv=0 for row commitment blinds in this simplified version)
+    // t2 = -r_d2
+    let t1 = r_e1;
+    let t2 = -r_d2;
+    let sigma2_proof = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&t1, &t2, setup, transcript, rng);
+
+    // Initialize prover state
+    let mut prover_state: DoryProverState<'_, E, ZK> = DoryProverState::new_with_blinds(
+        padded_row_commitments,
+        v2,
+        Some(v_vec),
+        padded_right_vec,
+        padded_left_vec,
+        setup,
+        r_c,
+        r_d2,
+        r_e1,
+        r_e2,
+    );
+
+    let num_rounds = nu.max(sigma);
+    let mut first_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
+    let mut second_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
+
+    // Run reduce-and-fold rounds
+    for _round in 0..num_rounds {
+        let (first_msg, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r) =
+            prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
+
+        transcript.append_serde(b"d1_left", &first_msg.d1_left);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"d1_right", &first_msg.d1_right);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"d2_left", &first_msg.d2_left);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"d2_right", &first_msg.d2_right);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_beta", &first_msg.e1_beta);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_beta", &first_msg.e2_beta);
+
+        let beta = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"beta");
+        prover_state.apply_first_challenge::<M1, M2>(&beta);
+
+        first_messages.push(first_msg);
+
+        let (second_msg, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus, r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus) =
+            prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
+
+        transcript.append_serde(b"c_plus", &second_msg.c_plus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"c_minus", &second_msg.c_minus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_plus", &second_msg.e1_plus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_minus", &second_msg.e1_minus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_plus", &second_msg.e2_plus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_minus", &second_msg.e2_minus);
+
+        let alpha = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"alpha");
+        prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(
+            &alpha, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus,
+            r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus,
+        );
+
+        second_messages.push(second_msg);
+    }
+
+    let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
+
+    // Generate scalar product proof before compute_final_message modifies r_c
+    let scalar_product_proof = prover_state.scalar_product_proof_internal(transcript, rng);
+
+    let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2>(&gamma);
+
+    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &final_message.e1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &final_message.e2);
+
+    let _d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
+
+    Ok((
+        ZkDoryProof {
+            vmv_message: zk_vmv_message,
+            first_messages,
+            second_messages,
+            final_message,
+            sigma1_proof,
+            sigma2_proof,
+            scalar_product_proof,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+        },
+        y_com,
+    ))
+}
+
+/// Verify a zero-knowledge evaluation proof without knowing y
+///
+/// Unlike `verify_evaluation_proof`, this function does NOT take the evaluation y.
+/// Instead, it verifies that:
+/// 1. The prover knows y such that polynomial(point) = y
+/// 2. y_com is a valid commitment to y
+///
+/// # Parameters
+/// - `commitment`: Polynomial commitment (Tier 2)
+/// - `y_com`: Commitment to the evaluation (from proof generation)
+/// - `point`: Evaluation point
+/// - `proof`: ZK evaluation proof
+/// - `setup`: Verifier setup
+/// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript
+///
+/// # Errors
+/// Returns `DoryError::InvalidProof` if verification fails, or other variants
+/// if the input parameters are incorrect.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "verify_zk_evaluation_proof")]
+pub fn verify_zk_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T>(
+    commitment: E::GT,
+    y_com: E::G1,
+    point: &[F],
+    proof: &crate::proof::ZkDoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, F, E::GT>,
+    setup: VerifierSetup<E>,
+    transcript: &mut T,
+) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+where
+    F: Field,
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
+    M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+{
+    use crate::reduce_and_fold::{verify_sigma1_proof, verify_sigma2_proof};
+
+    let nu = proof.nu;
+    let sigma = proof.sigma;
+
+    if point.len() != nu + sigma {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension {
+            expected: nu + sigma,
+            actual: point.len(),
+        });
+    }
+
+    let vmv_message = &proof.vmv_message;
+
+    // Append VMV message to transcript (same order as prover)
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &vmv_message.c);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &vmv_message.e2);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &vmv_message.y_com);
+
+    // Verify y_com from proof matches provided y_com
+    if vmv_message.y_com != y_com {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
+    }
+
+    // Verify Sigma1 proof (proves E2 and y_com commit to same y)
+    verify_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(
+        &vmv_message.e2,
+        &y_com,
+        &proof.sigma1_proof,
+        &setup,
+        transcript,
+    )?;
+
+    // Verify Sigma2 proof (proves VMV relation holds with blinds)
+    verify_sigma2_proof::<E, T>(
+        &vmv_message.e1,
+        &vmv_message.d2,
+        &proof.sigma2_proof,
+        &setup,
+        transcript,
+    )?;
+
+    // Use E2 from prover's message (not computed from y!)
+    let e2 = vmv_message.e2;
+
+    // Folded-scalar accumulation
+    let num_rounds = sigma;
+    let col_coords = &point[..sigma];
+    let s1_coords: Vec<F> = col_coords.to_vec();
+    let mut s2_coords: Vec<F> = vec![F::zero(); sigma];
+    let row_coords = &point[sigma..sigma + nu];
+    s2_coords[..nu].copy_from_slice(&row_coords[..nu]);
+
+    let mut verifier_state = DoryVerifierState::new(
+        vmv_message.c,
+        commitment,
+        vmv_message.d2,
+        vmv_message.e1,
+        e2,
+        s1_coords,
+        s2_coords,
+        num_rounds,
+        setup.clone(),
+    );
+
+    // Process reduce rounds
+    for round in 0..num_rounds {
+        let first_msg = &proof.first_messages[round];
+        let second_msg = &proof.second_messages[round];
+
+        transcript.append_serde(b"d1_left", &first_msg.d1_left);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"d1_right", &first_msg.d1_right);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"d2_left", &first_msg.d2_left);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"d2_right", &first_msg.d2_right);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_beta", &first_msg.e1_beta);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_beta", &first_msg.e2_beta);
+        let beta = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"beta");
+
+        transcript.append_serde(b"c_plus", &second_msg.c_plus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"c_minus", &second_msg.c_minus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_plus", &second_msg.e1_plus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_minus", &second_msg.e1_minus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_plus", &second_msg.e2_plus);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_minus", &second_msg.e2_minus);
+        let alpha = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"alpha");
+
+        verifier_state.process_round(first_msg, second_msg, &alpha, &beta);
+    }
+
+    let _gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
+
+    // Derive challenge c from scalar product proof (same as prover)
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &proof.scalar_product_proof.p1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &proof.scalar_product_proof.p2);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &proof.scalar_product_proof.q);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &proof.scalar_product_proof.r);
+    let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
+
+    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
+
+    let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
+
+    // Verify final with ZK scalar product proof
+    verifier_state.verify_final_zk_with_challenge(&proof.scalar_product_proof, &c, &d)
+}
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index ae90490..2118936 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -93,6 +93,7 @@
 pub mod error;
 pub mod evaluation_proof;
 pub mod messages;
+pub mod mode;
 pub mod primitives;
 pub mod proof;
 pub mod reduce_and_fold;
@@ -103,11 +104,20 @@ pub mod backends;
 
 pub use error::DoryError;
 pub use evaluation_proof::create_evaluation_proof;
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub use evaluation_proof::{create_zk_evaluation_proof, verify_zk_evaluation_proof};
 pub use messages::{FirstReduceMessage, ScalarProductMessage, SecondReduceMessage, VMVMessage};
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub use messages::{ScalarProductProof, Sigma1Proof, Sigma2Proof, ZkVMVMessage};
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub use mode::ZK;
+pub use mode::{Mode, Transparent};
 use primitives::arithmetic::{DoryRoutines, Field, Group, PairingCurve};
 pub use primitives::poly::{MultilinearLagrange, Polynomial};
 use primitives::serialization::{DoryDeserialize, DorySerialize};
 pub use proof::DoryProof;
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub use proof::ZkDoryProof;
 pub use reduce_and_fold::{DoryProverState, DoryVerifierState};
 pub use setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 
@@ -261,8 +271,9 @@ where
 /// - Polynomial size doesn't match 2^(nu + sigma)
 /// - Number of row commitments doesn't match 2^nu
 #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+#[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "prove")]
-pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T>(
+pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T, Mo, R>(
     polynomial: &P,
     point: &[F],
     row_commitments: Vec<E::G1>,
@@ -270,6 +281,7 @@ pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T>(
     sigma: usize,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
+    rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Result<DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>, DoryError>
 where
     F: Field,
@@ -281,9 +293,11 @@ where
     M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
     P: MultilinearLagrange<F>,
     T: primitives::transcript::Transcript<Curve = E>,
+    Mo: Mode,
+    R: rand_core::RngCore,
 {
     // Create evaluation proof using row_commitments
-    evaluation_proof::create_evaluation_proof::<F, E, M1, M2, T, P>(
+    evaluation_proof::create_evaluation_proof::<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo, R>(
         polynomial,
         point,
         Some(row_commitments),
@@ -291,6 +305,7 @@ where
         sigma,
         setup,
         transcript,
+        rng,
     )
 }
 
diff --git a/src/messages.rs b/src/messages.rs
index dd877ee..248885d 100644
--- a/src/messages.rs
+++ b/src/messages.rs
@@ -43,17 +43,39 @@ pub struct SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT> {
 
 /// Vector-Matrix-Vector message for polynomial commitment transformation
 ///
-/// Contains C, D₂, E₁. Note: E₂ can be computed by verifier as y·Γ₂,fin
+/// Contains C, D₂, E₁. In transparent mode, E₂ = y·Γ₂,fin is computed by verifier.
+/// In ZK mode, y is committed rather than revealed.
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 pub struct VMVMessage<G1, GT> {
-    /// C = e(MSM(T_vec', v_vec), Γ₂,fin)
+    /// C = e(MSM(T_vec', v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_c·HT
     pub c: GT,
-    /// D₂ = e(MSM(Γ₁\[nu\], v_vec), Γ₂,fin)
+    /// D₂ = e(MSM(Γ₁\[nu\], v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_d2·HT
     pub d2: GT,
-    /// E₁ = MSM(T_vec', L_vec)
+    /// E₁ = MSM(T_vec', L_vec) + r_e1·H1
     pub e1: G1,
 }
 
+/// ZK VMV message with committed evaluation
+///
+/// In ZK mode, the evaluation y is not revealed. Instead, we commit to it:
+/// `y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1`
+///
+/// The Sigma1 proof ties y_com to E2, proving they commit to the same y.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct ZkVMVMessage<G1, G2, GT> {
+    /// C = e(MSM(T_vec', v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_c·HT
+    pub c: GT,
+    /// D₂ = e(MSM(Γ₁\[nu\], v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_d2·HT
+    pub d2: GT,
+    /// E₁ = MSM(T_vec', L_vec) + r_e1·H1
+    pub e1: G1,
+    /// E₂ = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2 (committed evaluation on G2 side)
+    pub e2: G2,
+    /// y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1 (commitment to evaluation)
+    pub y_com: G1,
+}
+
 /// Final scalar product message (Section 3.1)
 ///
 /// Contains E₁, E₂ for the final pairing verification
@@ -64,3 +86,70 @@ pub struct ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2> {
     /// E₂ - final G2 element
     pub e2: G2,
 }
+
+/// ZK VMV Σ-protocol 1: proves knowledge of (y, rE2, ry) such that:
+/// - E2 = y·Γ2,fin + rE2·H2
+/// - yC = y·Γ1,fin + ry·H1
+///
+/// This proves the commitment yC is consistent with E2.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F> {
+    /// Commitment A1 = k1·Γ2,fin + k2·H2 (for E2 relation)
+    pub a1: G2,
+    /// Commitment A2 = k1·Γ1,fin + k3·H1 (for yC relation)
+    pub a2: G1,
+    /// Response z1 = k1 + c·y
+    pub z1: F,
+    /// Response z2 = k2 + c·rE2
+    pub z2: F,
+    /// Response z3 = k3 + c·ry
+    pub z3: F,
+}
+
+/// ZK VMV Σ-protocol 2: proves knowledge of (t1, t2) such that:
+/// e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2)
+///
+/// Where t1 = rE1 + rv and t2 = -rD2.
+/// This proves the relation between E1 and D2 with blinds.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct Sigma2Proof<F, GT> {
+    /// Commitment A = e(H1, k1·Γ2,fin + k2·H2)
+    pub a: GT,
+    /// Response z1 = k1 + c·t1
+    pub z1: F,
+    /// Response z2 = k2 + c·t2
+    pub z2: F,
+}
+
+/// Zero-knowledge scalar product proof (Σ-protocol)
+///
+/// Proves knowledge of (v1, v2, rC, rD1, rD2) for relation L1:
+/// - C = e(v1, v2) + rC·HT
+/// - D1 = e(v1, Γ2) + rD1·HT
+/// - D2 = e(Γ1, v2) + rD2·HT
+///
+/// Protocol from Dory paper Section 3.1.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
+    /// P1 = e(d1, Γ2) + rP1·HT
+    pub p1: GT,
+    /// P2 = e(Γ1, d2) + rP2·HT
+    pub p2: GT,
+    /// Q = e(d1, v2) + e(v1, d2) + rQ·HT
+    pub q: GT,
+    /// R = e(d1, d2) + rR·HT
+    pub r: GT,
+    /// E1 = d1 + c·v1
+    pub e1: G1,
+    /// E2 = d2 + c·v2
+    pub e2: G2,
+    /// r1 = rP1 + c·rD1
+    pub r1: F,
+    /// r2 = rP2 + c·rD2
+    pub r2: F,
+    /// r3 = rR + c·rQ + c²·rC
+    pub r3: F,
+}
diff --git a/src/mode.rs b/src/mode.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1fb297a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/mode.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+//! Mode trait for transparent vs zero-knowledge proofs
+//!
+//! This module provides a mode abstraction that allows the same protocol implementation
+//! to work for both transparent (non-hiding) and zero-knowledge (hiding) proofs.
+//!
+//! - [`Transparent`]: Default mode with no blinding. `sample` returns zero, `mask` is identity.
+//! - [`ZK`]: Zero-knowledge mode (requires `zk` feature). Samples blinds from RNG.
+
+use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
+
+/// Mode marker trait for transparent vs ZK proofs.
+///
+/// Determines whether blinds are sampled (ZK) or zero (transparent).
+pub trait Mode: 'static {
+    /// Sample a blinding factor.
+    ///
+    /// - Transparent: returns `F::zero()` without using RNG
+    /// - ZK: returns a random scalar from the RNG
+    ///
+    /// Note: Blinds are sampled from RNG (not transcript) because they are
+    /// private to the prover. The transcript is only used for public values
+    /// and deriving challenges that both prover and verifier compute.
+    fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
+
+    /// Mask a group element with a blinding factor.
+    ///
+    /// - Transparent: returns `value` unchanged
+    /// - ZK: returns `value + base * blind`
+    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
+}
+
+/// Transparent mode - no blinding.
+///
+/// All samples return zero, all masks return the value unchanged.
+/// This is the default mode and produces non-hiding proofs.
+pub struct Transparent;
+
+impl Mode for Transparent {
+    fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(_rng: &mut R) -> F {
+        F::zero()
+    }
+
+    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
+        value
+    }
+}
+
+/// Zero-knowledge mode - samples blinds from RNG.
+///
+/// Produces hiding proofs by masking protocol messages with random blinds.
+/// Blinds are sampled from private randomness (RNG), not the transcript,
+/// because they must not affect the public challenge derivation.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub struct ZK;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl Mode for ZK {
+    fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F {
+        F::random(rng)
+    }
+
+    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
+        value + base.scale(blind)
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/primitives/poly.rs b/src/primitives/poly.rs
index 4ac5118..873e256 100644
--- a/src/primitives/poly.rs
+++ b/src/primitives/poly.rs
@@ -88,6 +88,36 @@ pub trait Polynomial<F: Field> {
         E: PairingCurve,
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>;
+
+    /// Commit to polynomial with ZK blinds
+    ///
+    /// Same as `commit`, but adds blinds to each row commitment for zero-knowledge:
+    /// `row_commit[i] = MSM(g1_generators, row_coefficients[i]) + r_i·H1`
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// `(commitment, row_commitments, row_blinds)` where:
+    /// - `commitment`: Final commitment in GT (derived from blinded row commitments)
+    /// - `row_commitments`: Blinded row commitments in G1
+    /// - `row_blinds`: The blinds used for each row (needed for proof generation)
+    ///
+    /// The sum of row_blinds weighted by the left vector gives `r_v` used in Sigma2.
+    ///
+    /// # Errors
+    /// Returns error if coefficient length doesn't match 2^(nu + sigma) or if setup is insufficient.
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+    fn commit_zk<E, M1, R>(
+        &self,
+        nu: usize,
+        sigma: usize,
+        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Vec<F>), DoryError>
+    where
+        E: PairingCurve,
+        M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
+        R: rand_core::RngCore;
 }
 
 /// Compute multilinear Lagrange basis evaluations at a point
diff --git a/src/proof.rs b/src/proof.rs
index cffd36f..7c2ead0 100644
--- a/src/proof.rs
+++ b/src/proof.rs
@@ -4,8 +4,12 @@
 //! - VMV message (PCS transform)
 //! - Multiple rounds of reduce messages (log n rounds)
 //! - Final scalar product message
+//!
+//! For ZK mode, the proof additionally contains:
+//! - ScalarProductProof (Σ-protocol) for zero-knowledge verification
 
 use crate::messages::*;
+use crate::primitives::arithmetic::Group;
 
 /// A complete Dory evaluation proof
 ///
@@ -15,8 +19,12 @@ use crate::messages::*;
 ///
 /// The proof includes the matrix dimensions (nu, sigma) used during proof generation,
 /// which the verifier uses to ensure consistency with the evaluation point.
+///
+/// In ZK mode (when `zk` feature is enabled and `scalar_product_proof` is `Some`),
+/// verification uses the Σ-protocol to verify the final inner product relation
+/// without revealing intermediate values.
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-pub struct DoryProof<G1, G2, GT> {
+pub struct DoryProof<G1: Group, G2, GT> {
     /// Vector-Matrix-Vector message for PCS transformation
     pub vmv_message: VMVMessage<G1, GT>,
 
@@ -29,6 +37,52 @@ pub struct DoryProof<G1, G2, GT> {
     /// Final scalar product message
     pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
 
+    /// ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol)
+    ///
+    /// Present only in ZK mode. When `Some`, verification uses `verify_final_zk`
+    /// which incorporates the Σ-protocol to handle blinded values.
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    pub scalar_product_proof: Option<ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, G1::Scalar, GT>>,
+
+    /// Log₂ of number of rows in the coefficient matrix
+    pub nu: usize,
+
+    /// Log₂ of number of columns in the coefficient matrix
+    pub sigma: usize,
+}
+
+/// A complete Dory ZK evaluation proof
+///
+/// In ZK mode, the evaluation `y` is not revealed. Instead:
+/// - `y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1` commits to the evaluation
+/// - `e2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2` is the blinded E2 for the reduce protocol
+/// - Sigma1 proves y_com and e2 commit to the same y
+/// - Sigma2 proves the VMV relation holds with blinds
+/// - ScalarProductProof proves the final inner product relation
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub struct ZkDoryProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
+    /// ZK VMV message with committed evaluation
+    pub vmv_message: ZkVMVMessage<G1, G2, GT>,
+
+    /// First reduce messages for each round
+    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+
+    /// Second reduce messages for each round
+    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+
+    /// Final scalar product message
+    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
+
+    /// Sigma1 proof: proves y_com and e2 commit to same y
+    pub sigma1_proof: Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F>,
+
+    /// Sigma2 proof: proves VMV relation holds with blinds
+    pub sigma2_proof: Sigma2Proof<F, GT>,
+
+    /// ZK scalar product proof
+    pub scalar_product_proof: ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT>,
+
     /// Log₂ of number of rows in the coefficient matrix
     pub nu: usize,
 
diff --git a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
index 5e68a04..cc5aa97 100644
--- a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+++ b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
@@ -10,14 +10,25 @@
 
 use crate::error::DoryError;
 use crate::messages::*;
+use crate::mode::{Mode, Transparent};
 use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{DoryRoutines, Field, Group, PairingCurve};
 use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
+use std::marker::PhantomData;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+use crate::mode::ZK;
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+use crate::primitives::transcript::Transcript;
 
 /// Prover state for the Dory opening protocol
 ///
 /// Maintains the current state of the prover during the interactive protocol.
 /// The state consists of vectors that get folded in each round.
-pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve> {
+///
+/// The `M` parameter controls whether the proof is transparent or zero-knowledge:
+/// - `Transparent` (default): No blinding, produces non-hiding proofs
+/// - `ZK` (requires `zk` feature): Samples blinds from transcript for hiding proofs
+pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode = Transparent> {
     /// Current v1 vector (G1 elements)
     v1: Vec<E::G1>,
 
@@ -38,6 +49,21 @@ pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve> {
 
     /// Reference to prover setup
     setup: &'a ProverSetup<E>,
+
+    // ZK blind accumulators (zero for Transparent mode)
+    /// Accumulated blind for C (inner product)
+    r_c: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    /// Accumulated blind for D1
+    r_d1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    /// Accumulated blind for D2
+    r_d2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    /// Accumulated blind for E1
+    r_e1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    /// Accumulated blind for E2
+    r_e2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+
+    /// Phantom data for mode marker
+    _mode: PhantomData<M>,
 }
 
 /// Verifier state for the Dory opening protocol
@@ -87,7 +113,48 @@ pub struct DoryVerifierState<E: PairingCurve> {
     setup: VerifierSetup<E>,
 }
 
-impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
+/// Type alias for first message with blinds (r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r)
+pub type FirstMessageWithBlinds<E> = (
+    FirstReduceMessage<<E as PairingCurve>::G1, <E as PairingCurve>::G2, <E as PairingCurve>::GT>,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+);
+
+/// Type alias for second message with blinds (r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus, r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus)
+pub type SecondMessageWithBlinds<E> = (
+    SecondReduceMessage<<E as PairingCurve>::G1, <E as PairingCurve>::G2, <E as PairingCurve>::GT>,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+);
+
+/// Type alias for accumulated blinds (r_c, r_d1, r_d2)
+pub type Blinds<E> = (
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+);
+
+/// Type alias for ZK scalar product proof
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub type ZkScalarProductProof<E> = ScalarProductProof<
+    <E as PairingCurve>::G1,
+    <E as PairingCurve>::G2,
+    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    <E as PairingCurve>::GT,
+>;
+
+impl<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode> DoryProverState<'a, E, M>
+where
+    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+{
     /// Create new prover state
     ///
     /// # Parameters
@@ -126,18 +193,52 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
             s2,
             num_rounds,
             setup,
+            r_c: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
+            r_d1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
+            r_d2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
+            r_e1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
+            r_e2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
+            _mode: PhantomData,
         }
     }
 
+    /// Create new prover state with initial blinds (for VMV message blinds)
+    ///
+    /// Used when the VMV message computation samples initial blinds.
+    #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
+    pub fn new_with_blinds(
+        v1: Vec<E::G1>,
+        v2: Vec<E::G2>,
+        v2_scalars: Option<Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>>,
+        s1: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        s2: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        setup: &'a ProverSetup<E>,
+        r_c: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_d2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_e1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_e2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    ) -> Self {
+        let mut state = Self::new(v1, v2, v2_scalars, s1, s2, setup);
+        state.r_c = r_c;
+        state.r_d2 = r_d2;
+        state.r_e1 = r_e1;
+        state.r_e2 = r_e2;
+        state
+    }
+
     /// Compute first reduce message for current round
     ///
     /// Computes D1L, D1R, D2L, D2R, E1β, E2β based on current state.
+    /// In ZK mode, samples blinds and masks the D values.
+    ///
+    /// Returns the message and the four sampled blinds (r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r)
+    /// which are needed by `apply_first_challenge` to accumulate blinds.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_first_message")]
-    pub fn compute_first_message<M1, M2>(&self) -> FirstReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
+    pub fn compute_first_message<M1, M2, R>(&self, rng: &mut R) -> FirstMessageWithBlinds<E>
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        R: rand_core::RngCore,
     {
         assert!(
             self.num_rounds > 0,
@@ -154,21 +255,26 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
         let g1_prime = &self.setup.g1_vec[..n2];
         let g2_prime = &self.setup.g2_vec[..n2];
 
+        // ZK: sample blinds from RNG (zero for Transparent mode)
+        let r_d1_l: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_d1_r: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_d2_l: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_d2_r: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+
         // Compute D values: multi-pairings between v-vectors and generators
         // D₁L = ⟨v₁L, Γ₂'⟩, D₁R = ⟨v₁R, Γ₂'⟩ - g2_prime is from setup, use cached version
-        let d1_left = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_l, g2_prime);
-        let d1_right = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_r, g2_prime);
+        let d1_left_base = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_l, g2_prime);
+        let d1_right_base = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_r, g2_prime);
 
         // D₂L = ⟨Γ₁', v₂L⟩, D₂R = ⟨Γ₁', v₂R⟩
-        // If v2 was constructed as h2 * scalars (first round), compute MSM(Γ₁', scalars) then one pairing.
-        let (d2_left, d2_right) = if let Some(scalars) = self.v2_scalars.as_ref() {
+        // If v2 was constructed as Γ2,fin * scalars (first round), compute MSM(Γ₁', scalars) then one pairing.
+        // Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0] (commitment base, NOT h2 which is the blinding generator)
+        let (d2_left_base, d2_right_base) = if let Some(scalars) = self.v2_scalars.as_ref() {
             let (s_l, s_r) = scalars.split_at(n2);
             let sum_left = M1::msm(g1_prime, s_l);
             let sum_right = M1::msm(g1_prime, s_r);
-            (
-                E::pair(&sum_left, &self.setup.h2),
-                E::pair(&sum_right, &self.setup.h2),
-            )
+            let g2_fin = &self.setup.g2_vec[0];
+            (E::pair(&sum_left, g2_fin), E::pair(&sum_right, g2_fin))
         } else {
             (
                 E::multi_pair_g1_setup(g1_prime, v2_l),
@@ -176,6 +282,12 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
             )
         };
 
+        // ZK: mask D values (identity for Transparent mode)
+        let d1_left = M::mask(d1_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_l);
+        let d1_right = M::mask(d1_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_r);
+        let d2_left = M::mask(d2_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_l);
+        let d2_right = M::mask(d2_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_r);
+
         // Compute E values for extended protocol: MSMs with scalar vectors
         // E₁β = ⟨Γ₁, s₂⟩
         let e1_beta = M1::msm(&self.setup.g1_vec[..1 << self.num_rounds], &self.s2[..]);
@@ -183,26 +295,28 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
         // E₂β = ⟨Γ₂, s₁⟩
         let e2_beta = M2::msm(&self.setup.g2_vec[..1 << self.num_rounds], &self.s1[..]);
 
-        FirstReduceMessage {
+        let msg = FirstReduceMessage {
             d1_left,
             d1_right,
             d2_left,
             d2_right,
             e1_beta,
             e2_beta,
-        }
+        };
+
+        (msg, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r)
     }
 
     /// Apply first challenge (beta) and combine vectors
     ///
     /// Updates the state by combining with generators scaled by beta.
+    /// Also accumulates blinds: rC ← rC + β·rD2 + β⁻¹·rD1
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::apply_first_challenge")]
     pub fn apply_first_challenge<M1, M2>(&mut self, beta: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar)
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
         E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
     {
         let beta_inv = (*beta).inv().expect("beta must be invertible");
 
@@ -216,17 +330,25 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
 
         // After first combine, the `v2_scalars` optimization does not apply.
         self.v2_scalars = None;
+
+        // ZK: accumulate blinds using accumulated rD1, rD2 (not message blinds)
+        // rC ← rC + β·rD2 + β⁻¹·rD1
+        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_d2 * *beta + self.r_d1 * beta_inv;
     }
 
     /// Compute second reduce message for current round
     ///
     /// Computes C+, C-, E1+, E1-, E2+, E2- based on current state.
+    /// In ZK mode, samples blinds and masks the values.
+    ///
+    /// Returns the message and six sampled blinds needed by `apply_second_challenge`.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_second_message")]
-    pub fn compute_second_message<M1, M2>(&self) -> SecondReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+    pub fn compute_second_message<M1, M2, R>(&self, rng: &mut R) -> SecondMessageWithBlinds<E>
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        R: rand_core::RngCore,
     {
         let n2 = 1 << (self.num_rounds - 1); // n/2
 
@@ -236,42 +358,77 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
         let (s1_l, s1_r) = self.s1.split_at(n2);
         let (s2_l, s2_r) = self.s2.split_at(n2);
 
+        // ZK: sample blinds from RNG (zero for Transparent mode)
+        let r_c_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_c_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_e1_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_e1_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_e2_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_e2_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+
         // Compute C terms: cross products of v-vectors
         // C₊ = ⟨v₁L, v₂R⟩
-        let c_plus = E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r);
+        let c_plus_base = E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r);
         // C₋ = ⟨v₁R, v₂L⟩
-        let c_minus = E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l);
+        let c_minus_base = E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l);
+
+        // ZK: mask C values
+        let c_plus = M::mask(c_plus_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_c_plus);
+        let c_minus = M::mask(c_minus_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_c_minus);
 
         // Compute E terms for extended protocol: cross products with scalars
         // E₁₊ = ⟨v₁L, s₂R⟩
-        let e1_plus = M1::msm(v1_l, s2_r);
+        let e1_plus_base = M1::msm(v1_l, s2_r);
         // E₁₋ = ⟨v₁R, s₂L⟩
-        let e1_minus = M1::msm(v1_r, s2_l);
+        let e1_minus_base = M1::msm(v1_r, s2_l);
         // E₂₊ = ⟨s₁L, v₂R⟩
-        let e2_plus = M2::msm(v2_r, s1_l);
+        let e2_plus_base = M2::msm(v2_r, s1_l);
         // E₂₋ = ⟨s₁R, v₂L⟩
-        let e2_minus = M2::msm(v2_l, s1_r);
+        let e2_minus_base = M2::msm(v2_l, s1_r);
+
+        // ZK: mask E values
+        let e1_plus = M::mask(e1_plus_base, &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_plus);
+        let e1_minus = M::mask(e1_minus_base, &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_minus);
+        let e2_plus = M::mask(e2_plus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_plus);
+        let e2_minus = M::mask(e2_minus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_minus);
 
-        SecondReduceMessage {
+        let msg = SecondReduceMessage {
             c_plus,
             c_minus,
             e1_plus,
             e1_minus,
             e2_plus,
             e2_minus,
-        }
+        };
+
+        (
+            msg, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus, r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus,
+        )
     }
 
     /// Apply second challenge (alpha) and fold vectors
     ///
     /// Reduces the vector size by half using the alpha challenge.
+    /// Also accumulates blinds from compute_first_message and compute_second_message.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::apply_second_challenge")]
-    pub fn apply_second_challenge<M1, M2>(&mut self, alpha: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar)
-    where
+    #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
+    pub fn apply_second_challenge<M1, M2>(
+        &mut self,
+        alpha: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_d1_l: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_d1_r: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_d2_l: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_d2_r: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_c_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_c_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_e1_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_e1_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_e2_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        r_e2_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    ) where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
         E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
     {
         let alpha_inv = (*alpha).inv().expect("alpha must be invertible");
         let n2 = 1 << (self.num_rounds - 1); // n/2
@@ -296,6 +453,18 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
         M1::fold_field_vectors(s2_l, s2_r, &alpha_inv);
         self.s2.truncate(n2);
 
+        // ZK: update accumulated blinds
+        // r_c ← r_c + α·r_c+ + α⁻¹·r_c-
+        self.r_c = self.r_c + r_c_plus * *alpha + r_c_minus * alpha_inv;
+        // r_d1 ← α·r_d1_l + r_d1_r
+        self.r_d1 = r_d1_l * *alpha + r_d1_r;
+        // r_d2 ← α⁻¹·r_d2_l + r_d2_r
+        self.r_d2 = r_d2_l * alpha_inv + r_d2_r;
+        // r_e1 ← r_e1 + α·r_e1+ + α⁻¹·r_e1-
+        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + r_e1_plus * *alpha + r_e1_minus * alpha_inv;
+        // r_e2 ← r_e2 + α·r_e2+ + α⁻¹·r_e2-
+        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + r_e2_plus * *alpha + r_e2_minus * alpha_inv;
+
         // Decrement round counter
         self.num_rounds -= 1;
     }
@@ -304,16 +473,17 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
     ///
     /// Applies fold-scalars transformation and returns the final E1, E2 elements.
     /// Must be called when num_rounds=0 (vectors are size 1).
+    ///
+    /// Also accumulates the final blind: r_c ← r_c + γ·r_e2 + γ⁻¹·r_e1
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_final_message")]
     pub fn compute_final_message<M1, M2>(
-        self,
+        &mut self,
         gamma: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
     ) -> ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
         E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
     {
         debug_assert_eq!(self.num_rounds, 0, "num_rounds must be 0 for final message");
         debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must have length 1");
@@ -330,8 +500,381 @@ impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
         let gamma_inv_s2 = gamma_inv * self.s2[0];
         let e2 = self.v2[0] + self.setup.h2.scale(&gamma_inv_s2);
 
+        // ZK: final blind accumulation
+        // r_c ← r_c + γ·r_e2 + γ⁻¹·r_e1
+        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_e2 * *gamma + self.r_e1 * gamma_inv;
+
         ScalarProductMessage { e1, e2 }
     }
+
+    /// Get accumulated blinds (for ZK mode Σ-protocol)
+    ///
+    /// Returns (r_c, r_d1, r_d2) which are needed for the ZK scalar product proof.
+    pub fn blinds(&self) -> Blinds<E> {
+        (self.r_c, self.r_d1, self.r_d2)
+    }
+
+    /// Generate ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol) - internal version
+    ///
+    /// This is callable from any Mode but only produces meaningful proofs in ZK mode.
+    /// In Transparent mode, all blinds are zero, so the proof is trivial.
+    ///
+    /// Must be called BEFORE `compute_final_message` because that method modifies r_c,
+    /// but the Σ-protocol needs the pre-fold-scalars blinds.
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    pub fn scalar_product_proof_internal<
+        T: crate::primitives::transcript::Transcript<Curve = E>,
+        R: rand_core::RngCore,
+    >(
+        &self,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> crate::messages::ScalarProductProof<E::G1, E::G2, <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, E::GT> {
+        debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must be length 1 after folding");
+        debug_assert_eq!(self.v2.len(), 1, "v2 must be length 1 after folding");
+
+        let v1 = self.v1[0];
+        let v2 = self.v2[0];
+        let gamma1 = self.setup.g1_vec[0];
+        let gamma2 = self.setup.g2_vec[0];
+
+        type F<E> = <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar;
+
+        // Sample random scalars from RNG (private to prover)
+        let s_d1: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let s_d2: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let d1 = gamma1.scale(&s_d1);
+        let d2 = gamma2.scale(&s_d2);
+
+        // Sample blinding scalars from RNG (private to prover)
+        let r_p1: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let r_p2: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let r_q: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let r_r: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+
+        // Compute first message: P1, P2, Q, R
+        // P1 = e(d1, Γ2) + rP1·HT
+        let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &gamma2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p1);
+        // P2 = e(Γ1, d2) + rP2·HT
+        let p2 = E::pair(&gamma1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p2);
+        // Q = e(d1, v2) + e(v1, d2) + rQ·HT
+        let q = E::pair(&d1, &v2) + E::pair(&v1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_q);
+        // R = e(d1, d2) + rR·HT
+        let r = E::pair(&d1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_r);
+
+        // Append first message to transcript and derive challenge
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &p1);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &p2);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &q);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &r);
+        let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
+
+        // Compute response: E1, E2, r1, r2, r3
+        // E1 = d1 + c·v1
+        let e1 = d1 + v1.scale(&c);
+        // E2 = d2 + c·v2
+        let e2 = d2 + v2.scale(&c);
+        // r1 = rP1 + c·rD1
+        let r1 = r_p1 + c * self.r_d1;
+        // r2 = rP2 + c·rD2
+        let r2 = r_p2 + c * self.r_d2;
+        // r3 = rR + c·rQ + c²·rC
+        let c_sq = c * c;
+        let r3 = r_r + c * r_q + c_sq * self.r_c;
+
+        crate::messages::ScalarProductProof {
+            p1,
+            p2,
+            q,
+            r,
+            e1,
+            e2,
+            r1,
+            r2,
+            r3,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// ZK-specific methods for DoryProverState
+///
+/// These methods are only available when the `zk` feature is enabled and
+/// the prover state is parameterized with the `ZK` mode marker.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'_, E, ZK>
+where
+    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+{
+    /// Generate ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol)
+    ///
+    /// Proves knowledge of (v1, v2, rC, rD1, rD2) for relation L1:
+    /// - C = e(v1, v2) + rC·HT
+    /// - D1 = e(v1, Γ2) + rD1·HT
+    /// - D2 = e(Γ1, v2) + rD2·HT
+    ///
+    /// Must be called after `compute_final_message` when v1 and v2 are length 1.
+    ///
+    /// # Parameters
+    /// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for deriving challenge
+    /// - `rng`: Random number generator for sampling private blinds
+    ///
+    /// # Returns
+    /// `ScalarProductProof` containing (P1, P2, Q, R, E1, E2, r1, r2, r3)
+    pub fn scalar_product_proof<T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
+        &self,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> ZkScalarProductProof<E> {
+        debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must be length 1 after folding");
+        debug_assert_eq!(self.v2.len(), 1, "v2 must be length 1 after folding");
+
+        let v1 = self.v1[0];
+        let v2 = self.v2[0];
+        let gamma1 = self.setup.g1_vec[0];
+        let gamma2 = self.setup.g2_vec[0];
+
+        type F<E> = <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar;
+
+        // Sample random scalars from RNG (private to prover)
+        let s_d1: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let s_d2: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let d1 = gamma1.scale(&s_d1);
+        let d2 = gamma2.scale(&s_d2);
+
+        // Sample blinding scalars from RNG (private to prover)
+        let r_p1: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let r_p2: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let r_q: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+        let r_r: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
+
+        // Compute first message: P1, P2, Q, R
+        // P1 = e(d1, Γ2) + rP1·HT
+        let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &gamma2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p1);
+        // P2 = e(Γ1, d2) + rP2·HT
+        let p2 = E::pair(&gamma1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p2);
+        // Q = e(d1, v2) + e(v1, d2) + rQ·HT
+        let q = E::pair(&d1, &v2) + E::pair(&v1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_q);
+        // R = e(d1, d2) + rR·HT
+        let r = E::pair(&d1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_r);
+
+        // Append first message to transcript and derive challenge
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &p1);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &p2);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &q);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &r);
+        let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
+
+        // Compute response: E1, E2, r1, r2, r3
+        // E1 = d1 + c·v1
+        let e1 = d1 + v1.scale(&c);
+        // E2 = d2 + c·v2
+        let e2 = d2 + v2.scale(&c);
+        // r1 = rP1 + c·rD1
+        let r1 = r_p1 + c * self.r_d1;
+        // r2 = rP2 + c·rD2
+        let r2 = r_p2 + c * self.r_d2;
+        // r3 = rR + c·rQ + c²·rC
+        let c_sq = c * c;
+        let r3 = r_r + c * r_q + c_sq * self.r_c;
+
+        ScalarProductProof {
+            p1,
+            p2,
+            q,
+            r,
+            e1,
+            e2,
+            r1,
+            r2,
+            r3,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Generate Sigma1 proof: proves knowledge of (y, rE2) such that E2 = y·Γ2,fin + rE2·H2
+///
+/// Also proves yC = y·Γ1,fin + ry·H1 for commitment consistency.
+///
+/// # Generator semantics
+/// - Γ1,fin = g1_vec\[0\], Γ2,fin = g2_vec\[0\] (commitment bases)
+/// - H1 = h1, H2 = h2 (blinding bases, linearly independent from Γ_fin)
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E, T, R>(
+    y: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    r_e2: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    r_y: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+    transcript: &mut T,
+    rng: &mut R,
+) -> Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>
+where
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+    R: rand_core::RngCore,
+{
+    // Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0], Γ1,fin = g1_vec[0]
+    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
+    let g1_fin = &setup.g1_vec[0];
+
+    // Sample random k1, k2, k3 from RNG (private to prover)
+    let k1 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
+    let k2 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
+    let k3 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
+
+    // A1 = k1·Γ2,fin + k2·H2 (commitment for E2 relation)
+    let a1 = g2_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2);
+    // A2 = k1·Γ1,fin + k3·H1 (commitment for yC relation)
+    let a2 = g1_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h1.scale(&k3);
+
+    // Append commitments to transcript
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a1", &a1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a2", &a2);
+
+    // Get challenge
+    let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma1_c");
+
+    // Compute responses
+    let z1 = k1 + c * *y;
+    let z2 = k2 + c * *r_e2;
+    let z3 = k3 + c * *r_y;
+
+    Sigma1Proof { a1, a2, z1, z2, z3 }
+}
+
+/// Verify Sigma1 proof
+///
+/// # Generator semantics
+/// - g1_0 = Γ1,fin, g2_0 = Γ2,fin (commitment bases in verifier setup)
+/// - h1 = H1, h2 = H2 (blinding bases)
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub fn verify_sigma1_proof<E, T>(
+    e2: &E::G2,
+    y_commit: &E::G1,
+    proof: &Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
+    transcript: &mut T,
+) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+where
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+{
+    // Reconstruct challenge
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a1", &proof.a1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a2", &proof.a2);
+    let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma1_c");
+
+    // Check E2 relation: z1·Γ2,fin + z2·H2 = A1 + c·E2
+    // Γ2,fin = g2_0, H2 = h2
+    let lhs1 = setup.g2_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h2.scale(&proof.z2);
+    let rhs1 = proof.a1 + e2.scale(&c);
+    if lhs1 != rhs1 {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
+    }
+
+    // Check yC relation: z1·Γ1,fin + z3·H1 = A2 + c·yC
+    // Γ1,fin = g1_0, H1 = h1
+    let lhs2 = setup.g1_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h1.scale(&proof.z3);
+    let rhs2 = proof.a2 + y_commit.scale(&c);
+    if lhs2 != rhs2 {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+/// Generate Sigma2 proof: proves e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2)
+///
+/// Where t1 = rE1 + rv and t2 = -rD2.
+///
+/// # Generator semantics
+/// - Γ2,fin = g2_vec\[0\] (commitment base)
+/// - H1 = h1, H2 = h2 (blinding bases)
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E, T, R>(
+    t1: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, // rE1 + rv
+    t2: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, // -rD2
+    setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+    transcript: &mut T,
+    rng: &mut R,
+) -> Sigma2Proof<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, E::GT>
+where
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+    R: rand_core::RngCore,
+{
+    // Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0]
+    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
+
+    // Sample random k1, k2 from RNG (private to prover)
+    let k1 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
+    let k2 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
+
+    // A = e(H1, k1·Γ2,fin + k2·H2)
+    let g2_term = g2_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2);
+    let a = E::pair(&setup.h1, &g2_term);
+
+    // Append commitment to transcript
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma2_a", &a);
+
+    // Get challenge
+    let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma2_c");
+
+    // Compute responses
+    let z1 = k1 + c * *t1;
+    let z2 = k2 + c * *t2;
+
+    Sigma2Proof { a, z1, z2 }
+}
+
+/// Verify Sigma2 proof: e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2)
+///
+/// # Generator semantics
+/// - g2_0 = Γ2,fin (commitment base in verifier setup)
+/// - h1 = H1, h2 = H2 (blinding bases)
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub fn verify_sigma2_proof<E, T>(
+    e1: &E::G1,
+    d2: &E::GT,
+    proof: &Sigma2Proof<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, E::GT>,
+    setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
+    transcript: &mut T,
+) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+where
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+{
+    // Reconstruct challenge
+    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma2_a", &proof.a);
+    let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma2_c");
+
+    // Compute expected value: e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2
+    // Γ2,fin = g2_0
+    let e1_pair = E::pair(e1, &setup.g2_0);
+    let expected = e1_pair - *d2;
+
+    // Check: e(H1, z1·Γ2,fin + z2·H2) = A + c·expected
+    // Γ2,fin = g2_0, H2 = h2
+    let g2_term = setup.g2_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h2.scale(&proof.z2);
+    let lhs = E::pair(&setup.h1, &g2_term);
+    let rhs = proof.a + expected.scale(&c);
+
+    if lhs == rhs {
+        Ok(())
+    } else {
+        Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
+    }
 }
 
 impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
@@ -465,11 +1008,15 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
     /// Applies fold-scalars transformation and checks the final pairing equation.
     /// Must be called when num_rounds=0 after all reduce rounds are complete.
     ///
+    /// # Generator semantics
+    /// - g1_0, g2_0: Final generators (Γ1,fin, Γ2,fin) used as commitment bases
+    /// - h1, h2: Blinding generators (H1, H2) used for zero-knowledge masking
+    ///
     /// # Non-optimized Protocol Equations
     ///
     /// ## VMV Check (batched together with the final pairing check)
     ///
-    /// The VMV protocol requires: `D₂_init = e(E₁_init, H₂)`
+    /// The VMV protocol requires: `D₂_init = e(E₁_init, Γ2,fin)` = `e(E₁_init, g2_0)`
     ///
     /// This was originally checked as a standalone pairing in `verify_evaluation_proof`.
     /// We defer it here to batch with other pairings.
@@ -493,42 +1040,19 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
     /// ## Batching the VMV Check
     ///
     /// We use random linear combination with challenge `d²` to defer the VMV check.
-    /// We use `d²` (not `d`) to ensure sufficient independence from the existing `d·D₂` term.
-    ///
-    /// Multiplying by `d²` preserves soundness because:
-    /// - `d` is derived from the transcript AFTER `D₂_init` and `E₁_init` are committed
-    /// - If `D₂_init ≠ e(E₁_init, H₂)`, then with overwhelming probability:
-    ///   `T + d²·D₂_init ≠ multi_pair([...]) + d²·e(E₁_init, H₂)`
-    ///
-    ///
-    /// ## Combining Pairings
+    /// The VMV check uses Γ2,fin (g2_0), separate from the fold-scalars blinding which uses H₂ (h2).
     ///
-    /// After moving all pairings to LHS and using bilinearity:
-    ///
-    /// Terms sharing H₂ (fold-scalars pairings + deferred VMV check):
+    /// ## Final Combined Check (4 pairings)
     ///
     /// ```text
-    /// e(E₁_acc, H₂)^(-γ⁻¹) · e((s₂·γ⁻¹)·Γ₁₀, H₂)^(-d) · e(E₁_init, H₂)^(d²)
-    ///   = e((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀) + d²·E₁_init, H₂)
-    /// ```
-    ///
-    /// ## Final Combined Check
-    ///
-    /// The final check verifies both:
-    /// - (a) The original fold-scalars/reduce protocol equation
-    /// - (b) The VMV constraint `D₂_init = e(E₁_init, H₂)`
-    ///
-    /// Combined via: `(a) + d²·(b)` where `d` is the final challenge.
-    ///
-    /// ```text
-    /// e(E₁_final + d·Γ₁₀, E₂_final + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀)
-    ///   · e(H₁, (-γ)·(E₂_acc + (d⁻¹·s₁)·Γ₂₀))
-    ///   · e((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀) + d²·E₁_init, H₂)
+    /// e(E₁_final + d·Γ₁₀, E₂_final + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀)           // Pair 1: main verification
+    ///   · e(H₁, (-γ)·(E₂_acc + (d⁻¹·s₁)·Γ₂₀))           // Pair 2: γ·e(H₁, E₂) term
+    ///   · e((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀), H₂)           // Pair 3: γ⁻¹·e(E₁, H₂) term
+    ///   · e(d²·E₁_init, Γ2,fin)                          // Pair 4: deferred VMV check
     ///   = T + d²·D₂_init
     /// ```
     ///
-    /// This is 3 miller loops + 1 final exponentiation,
-    /// Whereas a naive check would be 6 ML + 6 FE
+    /// This is 4 miller loops + 1 final exponentiation (vs 7+ for naive check)
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryVerifierState::verify_final")]
     pub fn verify_final(
         &mut self,
@@ -573,16 +1097,141 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         let p2_g1 = self.setup.h1;
         let p2_g2 = g2_term.scale(&neg_gamma);
 
-        // Pair 3: ((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀) + d²·E₁_init, H₂)
-        // The d²·E₁_init term is the deferred VMV check: d²·e(E₁_init, H₂)
-        // We use d² to ensure independence from other d-scaled terms.
+        // Pair 3: ((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀), H₂)
+        // This is the fold-scalars γ⁻¹·e(E₁, H₂) term - uses H₂ (h2)
         let d_s2 = *d * self.s2_acc;
         let g1_term = self.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(&d_s2);
-        let p3_g1 = g1_term.scale(&neg_gamma_inv) + self.e1_init.scale(&d_sq);
+        let p3_g1 = g1_term.scale(&neg_gamma_inv);
         let p3_g2 = self.setup.h2;
 
-        // Single multi-pairing: 3 miller loops + 1 final exponentiation
-        let lhs = E::multi_pair(&[p1_g1, p2_g1, p3_g1], &[p1_g2, p2_g2, p3_g2]);
+        // Pair 4: (d²·E₁_init, Γ2,fin)
+        // This is the deferred VMV check: d²·e(E₁_init, Γ2,fin) - uses Γ2,fin (g2_0)
+        let p4_g1 = self.e1_init.scale(&d_sq);
+        let p4_g2 = self.setup.g2_0;
+
+        // Multi-pairing: 4 miller loops + 1 final exponentiation
+        let lhs = E::multi_pair(&[p1_g1, p2_g1, p3_g1, p4_g1], &[p1_g2, p2_g2, p3_g2, p4_g2]);
+
+        if lhs == rhs {
+            Ok(())
+        } else {
+            Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Verify final scalar product with ZK proof (Σ-protocol)
+    ///
+    /// Verifies knowledge of (v1, v2, rC, rD1, rD2) for relation L1:
+    /// - C = e(v1, v2) + rC·HT
+    /// - D1 = e(v1, Γ2) + rD1·HT
+    /// - D2 = e(Γ1, v2) + rD2·HT
+    ///
+    /// Verification equation from Dory paper:
+    /// e(E1 + d·Γ1, E2 + d⁻¹·Γ2) = χ + R + c·Q + c²·C + d·P2 + d·c·D2
+    ///                            + d⁻¹·P1 + d⁻¹·c·D1 - (r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
+    ///
+    /// # Parameters
+    /// - `proof`: ZK Σ-protocol proof containing (P1, P2, Q, R, E1, E2, r1, r2, r3)
+    /// - `d`: Final batching challenge from transcript
+    /// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for deriving challenge c
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryVerifierState::verify_final_zk")]
+    pub fn verify_final_zk<T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
+        &mut self,
+        proof: &ZkScalarProductProof<E>,
+        d: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+    {
+        debug_assert_eq!(
+            self.num_rounds, 0,
+            "num_rounds must be 0 for final verification"
+        );
+
+        let d_inv = (*d).inv().expect("d must be invertible");
+
+        // Reconstruct challenge c from transcript (must match prover's derivation)
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &proof.p1);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &proof.p2);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &proof.q);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &proof.r);
+        let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
+        let c_sq = c * c;
+
+        // LHS: e(E1 + d·Γ1, E2 + d⁻¹·Γ2)
+        let lhs_g1 = proof.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d);
+        let lhs_g2 = proof.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv);
+        let lhs = E::pair(&lhs_g1, &lhs_g2);
+
+        // RHS: χ + R + c·Q + c²·C + d·P2 + d·c·D2 + d⁻¹·P1 + d⁻¹·c·D1 - (r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
+        let mut rhs = self.setup.chi[0]; // χ
+        rhs = rhs + proof.r; // + R
+        rhs = rhs + proof.q.scale(&c); // + c·Q
+        rhs = rhs + self.c.scale(&c_sq); // + c²·C
+        rhs = rhs + proof.p2.scale(d); // + d·P2
+        rhs = rhs + self.d2.scale(&(*d * c)); // + d·c·D2
+        rhs = rhs + proof.p1.scale(&d_inv); // + d⁻¹·P1
+        rhs = rhs + self.d1.scale(&(d_inv * c)); // + d⁻¹·c·D1
+
+        // Blind correction: -(r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
+        let r_total = proof.r3 + *d * proof.r2 + d_inv * proof.r1;
+        rhs = rhs - self.setup.ht.scale(&r_total);
+
+        if lhs == rhs {
+            Ok(())
+        } else {
+            Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Verify final scalar product with ZK proof using pre-derived challenge
+    ///
+    /// Same as `verify_final_zk` but takes the challenge `c` as a parameter
+    /// instead of deriving it from transcript. Use when the caller needs to
+    /// control transcript ordering (e.g., appending P1..R before final_message).
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryVerifierState::verify_final_zk_with_challenge")]
+    pub fn verify_final_zk_with_challenge(
+        &mut self,
+        proof: &ZkScalarProductProof<E>,
+        c: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        d: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+    {
+        debug_assert_eq!(
+            self.num_rounds, 0,
+            "num_rounds must be 0 for final verification"
+        );
+
+        let d_inv = (*d).inv().expect("d must be invertible");
+        let c_sq = *c * *c;
+
+        // LHS: e(E1 + d·Γ1, E2 + d⁻¹·Γ2)
+        let lhs_g1 = proof.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d);
+        let lhs_g2 = proof.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv);
+        let lhs = E::pair(&lhs_g1, &lhs_g2);
+
+        // RHS: χ + R + c·Q + c²·C + d·P2 + d·c·D2 + d⁻¹·P1 + d⁻¹·c·D1 - (r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
+        let mut rhs = self.setup.chi[0];
+        rhs = rhs + proof.r;
+        rhs = rhs + proof.q.scale(c);
+        rhs = rhs + self.c.scale(&c_sq);
+        rhs = rhs + proof.p2.scale(d);
+        rhs = rhs + self.d2.scale(&(*d * *c));
+        rhs = rhs + proof.p1.scale(&d_inv);
+        rhs = rhs + self.d1.scale(&(d_inv * *c));
+
+        // Blind correction: -(r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
+        let r_total = proof.r3 + *d * proof.r2 + d_inv * proof.r1;
+        rhs = rhs - self.setup.ht.scale(&r_total);
 
         if lhs == rhs {
             Ok(())
diff --git a/src/setup.rs b/src/setup.rs
index 6a60806..878e623 100644
--- a/src/setup.rs
+++ b/src/setup.rs
@@ -44,6 +44,11 @@ pub struct ProverSetup<E: PairingCurve> {
 ///
 /// Contains precomputed pairing values for efficient verification.
 /// Derived from the prover setup.
+///
+/// # Generator semantics
+/// - `g1_0`, `g2_0`: Final generators (Γ1,fin, Γ2,fin) used as commitment bases
+/// - `h1`, `h2`: Blinding generators (H1, H2) used for zero-knowledge masking
+/// - These MUST be linearly independent (discrete log unknown between them)
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, DorySerialize, DoryDeserialize)]
 pub struct VerifierSetup<E: PairingCurve> {
     /// Δ₁L\[k\] = e(Γ₁\[..2^(k-1)\], Γ₂\[..2^(k-1)\])
@@ -61,21 +66,25 @@ pub struct VerifierSetup<E: PairingCurve> {
     /// χ\[k\] = e(Γ₁\[..2^k\], Γ₂\[..2^k\])
     pub chi: Vec<E::GT>,
 
-    /// First G1 generator
+    /// Γ1,fin - first G1 generator (commitment base, NOT for blinding)
     pub g1_0: E::G1,
 
-    /// First G2 generator
+    /// Γ2,fin - first G2 generator (commitment base, NOT for blinding)
     pub g2_0: E::G2,
 
-    /// Blinding generator in G1
+    /// H1 - blinding generator in G1 (linearly independent from g1_0)
     pub h1: E::G1,
 
-    /// Blinding generator in G2
+    /// H2 - blinding generator in G2 (linearly independent from g2_0)
     pub h2: E::G2,
 
-    /// h_t = e(h₁, h₂)
+    /// HT = e(H1, H2) - blinding base in GT
     pub ht: E::GT,
 
+    /// e(H1, Γ2,fin) = e(h1, g2_0) - precomputed for ZK Sigma2 verification
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    pub h1_g2_fin: E::GT,
+
     /// Maximum log₂ of polynomial size supported
     pub max_log_n: usize,
 }
@@ -169,6 +178,8 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> ProverSetup<E> {
             h1: self.h1,
             h2: self.h2,
             ht: self.ht,
+            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+            h1_g2_fin: E::pair(&self.h1, &self.g2_vec[0]),
             max_log_n: max_num_rounds * 2, // Since square matrices: max_log_n = 2 * max_nu
         }
     }
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
index 9c4515f..3d471a2 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
@@ -2,10 +2,11 @@
 
 use super::*;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, verify, Transparent};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -20,7 +21,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -28,6 +29,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
         sigma,
         &setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     );
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
@@ -49,6 +51,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -63,7 +66,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -71,6 +74,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
         sigma,
         &setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     );
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
@@ -92,6 +96,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -109,7 +114,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -117,6 +122,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
         sigma,
         &setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -138,6 +144,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -152,7 +159,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -160,6 +167,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
         sigma,
         &setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -181,6 +189,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     {
         let setup = test_setup(4);
         let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
@@ -191,7 +200,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(1, 1, &setup).unwrap();
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
@@ -199,6 +208,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
             1,
             &setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
         let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -225,7 +235,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(3, 3, &setup).unwrap();
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
@@ -233,6 +243,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
             3,
             &setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
         let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -252,6 +263,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -267,7 +279,7 @@ fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
         let point = random_point(4);
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1.clone(),
@@ -275,6 +287,7 @@ fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
             sigma,
             &setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
 
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
index 6c3122a..ec29f5d 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ use super::*;
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG1;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
 
     // Create evaluation proof using combined commitment
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -95,6 +95,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -177,7 +178,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
     let evaluation = combined_poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -185,6 +186,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
index 567cf78..14e3b61 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 use super::*;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_full_workflow() {
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ fn test_full_workflow() {
     let expected_evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ fn test_full_workflow() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -67,7 +68,7 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -75,6 +76,7 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -109,7 +111,7 @@ fn test_batched_proofs() {
         let point = random_point(8);
 
         let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(format!("test-{i}").as_bytes());
-        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1.clone(),
@@ -117,6 +119,7 @@ fn test_batched_proofs() {
             sigma,
             &prover_setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
         let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -162,7 +165,7 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -170,6 +173,7 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -206,7 +210,7 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -214,6 +218,7 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -254,7 +259,7 @@ fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly2,
         &point,
         tier_1_poly2,
@@ -262,6 +267,7 @@ fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly2.evaluate(&point);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/mod.rs b/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
index e235c47..43aecde 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
@@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ pub mod integration;
 pub mod non_square;
 pub mod setup;
 pub mod soundness;
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub mod zk;
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub mod zk_statistical;
 
 pub fn random_polynomial(size: usize) -> ArkworksPolynomial {
     let mut rng = thread_rng();
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
index 8ce8d57..24fd0fd 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 use super::*;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .expect("Proof generation should succeed");
 
@@ -68,7 +69,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof_result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof_result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -76,6 +77,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     );
 
     assert!(
@@ -103,7 +105,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -111,6 +113,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .expect("Proof generation should succeed");
 
@@ -152,7 +155,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -160,6 +163,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .expect("Proof generation should succeed");
 
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
index 0078615..39d0e38 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use ark_bn254::{Fq12, Fr, G1Projective, G2Projective};
 use ark_ff::UniformRand;
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{ArkFr, ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkGT};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{prove, verify, Transparent};
 use std::mem::swap;
 
 #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
@@ -31,8 +31,9 @@ fn create_valid_proof_components(
         .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _>(
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -40,6 +41,7 @@ fn create_valid_proof_components(
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2930cdb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,334 @@
+//! Zero-knowledge mode tests for Dory PCS
+
+use super::*;
+use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
+use dory_pcs::{create_zk_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, verify_zk_evaluation_proof, ZK};
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let max_log_n = 10;
+
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(256);
+    let nu = 4;
+    let sigma = 4;
+
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let point = random_point(8);
+    let expected_evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
+
+    let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        tier_1,
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
+    assert_eq!(evaluation, expected_evaluation);
+
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        evaluation,
+        &point,
+        &proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    );
+
+    assert!(result.is_ok(), "ZK proof verification failed: {:?}", result);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(4);
+    let nu = 1;
+    let sigma = 1;
+
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let point = random_point(2);
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
+
+    let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        tier_1,
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        evaluation,
+        &point,
+        &proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    );
+
+    assert!(
+        result.is_ok(),
+        "ZK small polynomial test failed: {:?}",
+        result
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_larger_polynomial() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 12);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(1024);
+    let nu = 5;
+    let sigma = 5;
+
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let point = random_point(10);
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
+
+    let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        tier_1,
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        evaluation,
+        &point,
+        &proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    );
+
+    assert!(
+        result.is_ok(),
+        "ZK larger polynomial test failed: {:?}",
+        result
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+
+    // Non-square: nu=3, sigma=4 (8 rows, 16 columns = 128 coefficients)
+    let poly = random_polynomial(128);
+    let nu = 3;
+    let sigma = 4;
+
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let point = random_point(7); // nu + sigma = 7
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
+
+    let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        tier_1,
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        evaluation,
+        &point,
+        &proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    );
+
+    assert!(
+        result.is_ok(),
+        "ZK non-square matrix test failed: {:?}",
+        result
+    );
+}
+
+/// Test the full ZK API where y is hidden from the verifier
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(6);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(16);
+    let nu = 2;
+    let sigma = 2;
+
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let point = random_point(4);
+
+    // Create ZK proof - returns (proof, y_com) instead of revealing y
+    let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let (zk_proof, y_com) =
+        create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+            &poly,
+            &point,
+            Some(tier_1),
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            &prover_setup,
+            &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+
+    // Verify ZK proof - verifier does NOT receive y, only y_com
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let result = verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        y_com,
+        &point,
+        &zk_proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    );
+
+    assert!(
+        result.is_ok(),
+        "ZK hidden evaluation proof verification failed: {:?}",
+        result
+    );
+}
+
+/// Test that wrong y_com is rejected
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_wrong_y_com_rejected() {
+    use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Group;
+
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(6);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(16);
+    let nu = 2;
+    let sigma = 2;
+
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let point = random_point(4);
+
+    let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let (zk_proof, y_com) =
+        create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+            &poly,
+            &point,
+            Some(tier_1),
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            &prover_setup,
+            &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+
+    // Tamper with y_com - add a random element
+    let wrong_y_com = y_com + prover_setup.h1.scale(&ArkFr::from_u64(42));
+
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let result = verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        wrong_y_com,
+        &point,
+        &zk_proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    );
+
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Verification should fail with wrong y_com");
+}
+
+/// Test full ZK with larger polynomial
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation_larger() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(256);
+    let nu = 4;
+    let sigma = 4;
+
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let point = random_point(8);
+
+    let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let (zk_proof, y_com) =
+        create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+            &poly,
+            &point,
+            Some(tier_1),
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            &prover_setup,
+            &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let result = verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        y_com,
+        &point,
+        &zk_proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    );
+
+    assert!(
+        result.is_ok(),
+        "ZK hidden evaluation (larger) failed: {:?}",
+        result
+    );
+}
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
new file mode 100644
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,562 @@
+//! Statistical tests for zero-knowledge property of Dory PCS
+//!
+//! Verifies that proof elements are statistically indistinguishable from uniform
+//! random regardless of the witness (polynomial) distribution.
+
+use super::*;
+use ark_serialize::CanonicalSerialize;
+use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
+use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
+use dory_pcs::{create_zk_evaluation_proof, setup, verify_zk_evaluation_proof};
+use rand::rngs::StdRng;
+use rand::SeedableRng;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+const NUM_BUCKETS: usize = 16;
+
+/// Bucket distribution tracker for statistical analysis
+struct BucketTracker {
+    buckets: HashMap<String, Vec<usize>>,
+}
+
+impl BucketTracker {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            buckets: HashMap::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn record(&mut self, name: &str, bucket: usize) {
+        self.buckets
+            .entry(name.to_string())
+            .or_insert_with(|| vec![0; NUM_BUCKETS])[bucket] += 1;
+    }
+
+    fn chi_squared(&self, name: &str, expected: f64) -> Option<f64> {
+        self.buckets.get(name).map(|buckets| {
+            buckets
+                .iter()
+                .map(|&observed| {
+                    let diff = observed as f64 - expected;
+                    diff * diff / expected
+                })
+                .sum()
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn all_names(&self) -> Vec<String> {
+        let mut names: Vec<_> = self.buckets.keys().cloned().collect();
+        names.sort();
+        names
+    }
+}
+
+/// Extract low bytes from serializable element for bucketing
+fn bucket_from_serializable<T: CanonicalSerialize>(elem: &T) -> usize {
+    let mut bytes = Vec::new();
+    elem.serialize_compressed(&mut bytes).unwrap();
+    // Use first byte for primary bucket
+    (bytes[0] as usize) % NUM_BUCKETS
+}
+
+/// Collect bucket statistics from a full ZK proof (with hidden y)
+fn collect_full_zk_proof_stats(
+    proof: &dory_pcs::ZkDoryProof<
+        dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG1,
+        dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG2,
+        ArkFr,
+        dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
+    >,
+    y_com: &dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG1,
+    tracker: &mut BucketTracker,
+) {
+    // ZK VMV message elements - includes y_com and prover-computed e2
+    tracker.record("zk_vmv_c", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.c));
+    tracker.record("zk_vmv_d2", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.d2));
+    tracker.record("zk_vmv_e1", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.e1));
+    tracker.record("zk_vmv_e2", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.e2)); // Prover-computed E2
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_vmv_y_com",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.y_com),
+    ); // Commitment to y
+    tracker.record("zk_y_com_input", bucket_from_serializable(y_com)); // y_com returned to caller
+
+    // First reduce messages (D values only - e1_beta/e2_beta are public)
+    for (i, msg) in proof.first_messages.iter().enumerate() {
+        let prefix = format!("zk_first_{}", i);
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_d1_left", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d1_left),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_d1_right", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d1_right),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_d2_left", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d2_left),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_d2_right", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d2_right),
+        );
+    }
+
+    // Second reduce messages
+    for (i, msg) in proof.second_messages.iter().enumerate() {
+        let prefix = format!("zk_second_{}", i);
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_c_plus", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.c_plus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_c_minus", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.c_minus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_e1_plus", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e1_plus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_e1_minus", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e1_minus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_e2_plus", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e2_plus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{}_e2_minus", prefix),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e2_minus),
+        );
+    }
+
+    // Final message
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_final_e1",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.final_message.e1),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_final_e2",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.final_message.e2),
+    );
+
+    // Sigma1 proof (proves y_com and E2 commit to same y)
+    tracker.record(
+        "sigma1_a1",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.a1),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "sigma1_a2",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.a2),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "sigma1_z1",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.z1),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "sigma1_z2",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.z2),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "sigma1_z3",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.z3),
+    );
+
+    // Sigma2 proof (proves VMV relation)
+    tracker.record("sigma2_a", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma2_proof.a));
+    tracker.record(
+        "sigma2_z1",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma2_proof.z1),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "sigma2_z2",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma2_proof.z2),
+    );
+
+    // Scalar product proof
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_p1",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.p1),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_p2",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.p2),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_q",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.q),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_r",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.r),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_e1",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.e1),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_e2",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.e2),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_r1",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.r1),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_r2",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.r2),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_sp_r3",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.r3),
+    );
+}
+
+/// Statistical test for zero-knowledge property (full ZK with hidden y).
+///
+/// Creates polynomials with different coefficient distributions and verifies
+/// that all resulting proof elements (including y_com, Sigma1, Sigma2) are
+/// statistically indistinguishable from uniform random.
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
+    const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 100;
+
+    let mut rng = StdRng::seed_from_u64(0xDEADBEEF);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 6);
+
+    let nu = 2;
+    let sigma = 2;
+    let poly_size = 16;
+    let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
+
+    // Track distributions for three witness types
+    let mut tracker_zeros = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_ones = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_random = BucketTracker::new();
+
+    for trial in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
+        // Reseed RNG for reproducibility within each trial type
+        let mut trial_rng = StdRng::seed_from_u64(0xCAFEBABE + trial as u64);
+
+        // Distribution A: All-zeros polynomial (y=0 for all points)
+        {
+            let coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
+            let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
+
+            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            let (proof, y_com) =
+                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+                    &poly,
+                    &point,
+                    Some(tier_1),
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut transcript,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
+                .unwrap();
+
+            // Verify proof is valid (without revealing y!)
+            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            assert!(
+                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                    tier_2,
+                    y_com,
+                    &point,
+                    &proof,
+                    verifier_setup.clone(),
+                    &mut verifier_transcript,
+                )
+                .is_ok()
+            );
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_zeros);
+        }
+
+        // Distribution B: All-ones polynomial (y=2^n for point=(0,0,...))
+        {
+            let coeffs = vec![ArkFr::one(); poly_size];
+            let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
+
+            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            let (proof, y_com) =
+                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+                    &poly,
+                    &point,
+                    Some(tier_1),
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut transcript,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            assert!(
+                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                    tier_2,
+                    y_com,
+                    &point,
+                    &proof,
+                    verifier_setup.clone(),
+                    &mut verifier_transcript,
+                )
+                .is_ok()
+            );
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_ones);
+        }
+
+        // Distribution C: Random polynomial
+        {
+            let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
+
+            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            let (proof, y_com) =
+                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+                    &poly,
+                    &point,
+                    Some(tier_1),
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut transcript,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            assert!(
+                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                    tier_2,
+                    y_com,
+                    &point,
+                    &proof,
+                    verifier_setup.clone(),
+                    &mut verifier_transcript,
+                )
+                .is_ok()
+            );
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_random);
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Statistical analysis
+    let expected = NUM_TRIALS as f64 / NUM_BUCKETS as f64;
+
+    // Critical value for χ² with df=15 at α=0.01 is ~30.58
+    // Use lenient threshold for randomness testing
+    let critical_value = 35.0;
+
+    let mut failures = Vec::new();
+
+    for name in tracker_zeros.all_names() {
+        // Test uniformity for each witness type
+        if let Some(chi2) = tracker_zeros.chi_squared(&name, expected) {
+            if chi2 >= critical_value {
+                failures.push(format!(
+                    "zeros/{}: χ²={:.2} >= {:.2}",
+                    name, chi2, critical_value
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+
+        if let Some(chi2) = tracker_ones.chi_squared(&name, expected) {
+            if chi2 >= critical_value {
+                failures.push(format!(
+                    "ones/{}: χ²={:.2} >= {:.2}",
+                    name, chi2, critical_value
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+
+        if let Some(chi2) = tracker_random.chi_squared(&name, expected) {
+            if chi2 >= critical_value {
+                failures.push(format!(
+                    "random/{}: χ²={:.2} >= {:.2}",
+                    name, chi2, critical_value
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    if !failures.is_empty() {
+        panic!(
+            "ZK statistical test failed - {} elements showed non-uniform distribution:\n{}",
+            failures.len(),
+            failures.join("\n")
+        );
+    }
+}
+
+/// Test that proof distributions from different witnesses are similar (two-sample test)
+/// Uses full ZK API with hidden y to test all proof elements including y_com.
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
+    const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 80;
+
+    let mut rng = StdRng::seed_from_u64(0xFEEDFACE);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 6);
+
+    let nu = 2;
+    let sigma = 2;
+    let poly_size = 16;
+    let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
+
+    let mut tracker_skewed = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_uniform = BucketTracker::new();
+
+    for trial in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
+        let mut trial_rng = StdRng::seed_from_u64(0xABCDEF00 + trial as u64);
+
+        // Skewed: Single non-zero coefficient at position 0 (y will be small/predictable)
+        {
+            let mut coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
+            coeffs[0] = ArkFr::from_u64(42);
+            let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
+
+            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            let (proof, y_com) =
+                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+                    &poly,
+                    &point,
+                    Some(tier_1),
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut transcript,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            assert!(
+                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                    tier_2,
+                    y_com,
+                    &point,
+                    &proof,
+                    verifier_setup.clone(),
+                    &mut verifier_transcript,
+                )
+                .is_ok()
+            );
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_skewed);
+        }
+
+        // Uniform: Random polynomial (y will be random)
+        {
+            let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
+
+            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            let (proof, y_com) =
+                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+                    &poly,
+                    &point,
+                    Some(tier_1),
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut transcript,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
+                .unwrap();
+
+            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+            assert!(
+                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                    tier_2,
+                    y_com,
+                    &point,
+                    &proof,
+                    verifier_setup.clone(),
+                    &mut verifier_transcript,
+                )
+                .is_ok()
+            );
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_uniform);
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Two-sample χ² test between skewed and uniform witness distributions
+    fn two_sample_chi_squared(a: &[usize], b: &[usize]) -> f64 {
+        let n_a: f64 = a.iter().sum::<usize>() as f64;
+        let n_b: f64 = b.iter().sum::<usize>() as f64;
+        let n_total = n_a + n_b;
+
+        a.iter()
+            .zip(b.iter())
+            .map(|(&obs_a, &obs_b)| {
+                let pooled = obs_a as f64 + obs_b as f64;
+                if pooled < 1.0 {
+                    return 0.0;
+                }
+                let expected_a = pooled * n_a / n_total;
+                let expected_b = pooled * n_b / n_total;
+                let term_a = if expected_a > 0.0 {
+                    (obs_a as f64 - expected_a).powi(2) / expected_a
+                } else {
+                    0.0
+                };
+                let term_b = if expected_b > 0.0 {
+                    (obs_b as f64 - expected_b).powi(2) / expected_b
+                } else {
+                    0.0
+                };
+                term_a + term_b
+            })
+            .sum()
+    }
+
+    // Critical value for two-sample χ² with df=15 at α=0.005
+    // Using slightly higher threshold to reduce false positives from random variation
+    let critical_value = 40.0;
+    let mut failures = Vec::new();
+
+    for name in tracker_skewed.all_names() {
+        let buckets_skewed = tracker_skewed.buckets.get(&name).unwrap();
+        let buckets_uniform = tracker_uniform.buckets.get(&name).unwrap();
+
+        let chi2 = two_sample_chi_squared(buckets_skewed, buckets_uniform);
+        if chi2 >= critical_value {
+            failures.push(format!(
+                "{}: skewed vs uniform χ²={:.2} >= {:.2}",
+                name, chi2, critical_value
+            ));
+        }
+    }
+
+    if !failures.is_empty() {
+        panic!(
+            "ZK witness independence test failed - {} elements showed witness-dependent distribution:\n{}",
+            failures.len(),
+            failures.join("\n")
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/zk.md b/zk.md
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+# Zero-Knowledge Dory Implementation Guide
+
+Integrate ZK into existing functions via `Mode` trait. No new protocol functions.
+
+---
+
+## Part 1: Mode Trait
+
+```rust
+// src/mode.rs
+
+pub trait Mode<F: Field>: 'static {
+    fn sample<T: Transcript>(transcript: &mut T, label: &[u8]) -> F;
+    fn mask<G: Group<Scalar = F>>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &F) -> G;
+}
+
+pub struct Transparent;
+
+impl<F: Field> Mode<F> for Transparent {
+    fn sample<T: Transcript>(_: &mut T, _: &[u8]) -> F { F::ZERO }
+    fn mask<G: Group<Scalar = F>>(value: G, _: &G, _: &F) -> G { value }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub struct ZK;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl<F: Field> Mode<F> for ZK {
+    fn sample<T: Transcript>(transcript: &mut T, label: &[u8]) -> F {
+        transcript.challenge_scalar(label)
+    }
+    fn mask<G: Group<Scalar = F>>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &F) -> G {
+        value.add(&base.scale(blind))
+    }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 2: Existing Struct Changes
+
+```diff
+// src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+
+-pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve> {
++pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode<E::Scalar> = Transparent> {
+     pub v1: Vec<E::G1>,
+     pub v2: Vec<E::G2>,
+     pub v2_scalars: Option<Vec<E::Scalar>>,
+     pub s1: Vec<E::Scalar>,
+     pub s2: Vec<E::Scalar>,
+     pub num_rounds: usize,
+     pub setup: &'a ProverSetup<E>,
++
++    // Blinds (zero for Transparent, accumulated for ZK)
++    pub r_c: E::Scalar,
++    pub r_d1: E::Scalar,
++    pub r_d2: E::Scalar,
++    pub r_e1: E::Scalar,
++    pub r_e2: E::Scalar,
++    _mode: PhantomData<M>,
+ }
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 3: Existing `reduce_round` Changes
+
+```diff
+-impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
++impl<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode<E::Scalar>> DoryProverState<'a, E, M> {
+     pub fn reduce_round<T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
+         &mut self,
+         transcript: &mut T,
+     ) -> (...) {
+         let half = self.v1.len() / 2;
+         let (v1_l, v1_r) = self.v1.split_at(half);
+         let (v2_l, v2_r) = self.v2.split_at(half);
+         let g2_prime = &self.setup.g2_vec[..half];
+         let g1_prime = &self.setup.g1_vec[..half];
+
++        // ZK: sample blinds
++        let r_d1_l = M::sample(transcript, b"r_d1_l");
++        let r_d1_r = M::sample(transcript, b"r_d1_r");
++        let r_d2_l = M::sample(transcript, b"r_d2_l");
++        let r_d2_r = M::sample(transcript, b"r_d2_r");
+
+-        let d1_left = E::multi_pair(v1_l, g2_prime);
+-        let d1_right = E::multi_pair(v1_r, g2_prime);
+-        let d2_left = E::multi_pair(g1_prime, v2_l);
+-        let d2_right = E::multi_pair(g1_prime, v2_r);
++        // ZK: mask pairing results
++        let d1_left = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_l, g2_prime), &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_l);
++        let d1_right = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_r, g2_prime), &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_r);
++        let d2_left = M::mask(E::multi_pair(g1_prime, v2_l), &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_l);
++        let d2_right = M::mask(E::multi_pair(g1_prime, v2_r), &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_r);
+
+         // ... e1_beta, e2_beta unchanged ...
+
+         let first_msg = FirstReduceMessage { d1_left, d1_right, d2_left, d2_right, e1_beta, e2_beta };
+         transcript.append_serde(b"first", &first_msg);
+
+         let beta = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"beta");
+         let beta_inv = beta.inv().unwrap();
+
+         // ... vector updates unchanged ...
+
++        // ZK: accumulate blinds
++        self.r_c = self.r_c
++            .add(&r_d2_l.add(&r_d2_r).mul(&beta))
++            .add(&r_d1_l.add(&r_d1_r).mul(&beta_inv));
+
++        // ZK: sample second round blinds
++        let r_c_plus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_c+");
++        let r_c_minus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_c-");
++        let r_e1_plus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_e1+");
++        let r_e1_minus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_e1-");
++        let r_e2_plus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_e2+");
++        let r_e2_minus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_e2-");
+
+-        let c_plus = E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r);
+-        let c_minus = E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l);
+-        let e1_plus = G1Routines::msm(v1_l, s2_r);
+-        let e1_minus = G1Routines::msm(v1_r, s2_l);
+-        let e2_plus = G2Routines::msm(v2_r, s1_l);
+-        let e2_minus = G2Routines::msm(v2_l, s1_r);
++        // ZK: mask cross terms
++        let c_plus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r), &self.setup.ht, &r_c_plus);
++        let c_minus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l), &self.setup.ht, &r_c_minus);
++        let e1_plus = M::mask(G1Routines::msm(v1_l, s2_r), &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_plus);
++        let e1_minus = M::mask(G1Routines::msm(v1_r, s2_l), &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_minus);
++        let e2_plus = M::mask(G2Routines::msm(v2_r, s1_l), &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_plus);
++        let e2_minus = M::mask(G2Routines::msm(v2_l, s1_r), &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_minus);
+
+         // ... second_msg, alpha challenge, vector folding unchanged ...
+
++        // ZK: update accumulated blinds
++        self.r_c = self.r_c
++            .add(&r_c_plus.mul(&alpha))
++            .add(&r_c_minus.mul(&alpha_inv));
++        self.r_d1 = r_d1_l.mul(&alpha).add(&r_d1_r);
++        self.r_d2 = r_d2_l.mul(&alpha_inv).add(&r_d2_r);
++        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1
++            .add(&r_e1_plus.mul(&alpha))
++            .add(&r_e1_minus.mul(&alpha_inv));
++        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2
++            .add(&r_e2_plus.mul(&alpha))
++            .add(&r_e2_minus.mul(&alpha_inv));
+
+         self.num_rounds -= 1;
+         (first_msg, second_msg)
+     }
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 4: Existing `fold_scalars` Changes
+
+```diff
+     pub fn fold_scalars(&mut self, gamma: &E::Scalar) {
+         let gamma_inv = gamma.inv().unwrap();
+         self.v1[0] = self.v1[0].add(&self.setup.h1.scale(&gamma.mul(&self.s1[0])));
+         self.v2[0] = self.v2[0].add(&self.setup.h2.scale(&gamma_inv.mul(&self.s2[0])));
++
++        // ZK: final blind accumulation
++        self.r_c = self.r_c
++            .add(&self.r_e2.mul(gamma))
++            .add(&self.r_e1.mul(&gamma_inv));
+     }
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 5: Existing `compute_vmv_message` Changes
+
+```diff
+-pub fn compute_vmv_message<E, T>(
++pub fn compute_vmv_message<E, T, M: Mode<E::Scalar>>(
+     row_commitments: &[E::G1],
+     v_vec: &[E::Scalar],
+     left_vec: &[E::Scalar],
+     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+     transcript: &mut T,
+-) -> VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>
++) -> (VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>, E::Scalar, E::Scalar, E::Scalar, E::Scalar)
+ where
+     E: PairingCurve,
+     T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+ {
++    let r_c = M::sample(transcript, b"vmv_r_c");
++    let r_d2 = M::sample(transcript, b"vmv_r_d2");
++    let r_e1 = M::sample(transcript, b"vmv_r_e1");
++    let r_e2 = M::sample(transcript, b"vmv_r_e2");
+
+     let v_dot_t0 = G1Routines::msm(row_commitments, v_vec);
+-    let c = E::pair(&v_dot_t0, &setup.g2_vec[0]);
++    let c = M::mask(E::pair(&v_dot_t0, &setup.g2_vec[0]), &setup.ht, &r_c);
+
+     let g1_dot_v = G1Routines::msm(&setup.g1_vec[..v_vec.len()], v_vec);
+-    let d2 = E::pair(&g1_dot_v, &setup.g2_vec[0]);
++    let d2 = M::mask(E::pair(&g1_dot_v, &setup.g2_vec[0]), &setup.ht, &r_d2);
+
+-    let e1 = G1Routines::msm(row_commitments, left_vec);
++    let e1 = M::mask(G1Routines::msm(row_commitments, left_vec), &setup.h1, &r_e1);
+
+-    VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 }
++    (VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 }, r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2)
+ }
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 6: Existing `scalar_product` Changes
+
+```diff
+     pub fn scalar_product(&self) -> (E::G1, E::G2) {
+         (self.v1[0], self.v2[0])
+     }
++
++    // ZK-only: Σ-protocol for final step
++    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
++    pub fn scalar_product_zk<T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(&self, transcript: &mut T) -> ScalarProductProof<E>
++    where
++        M: Mode<E::Scalar>,  // Only callable when M = ZK
++    {
++        // ... Σ-protocol using self.r_c, self.r_d1, self.r_d2 ...
++    }
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 7: Usage
+
+```rust
+// Transparent (default) - unchanged call sites
+let state: DoryProverState<E> = DoryProverState::new(...);
+// or explicitly:
+let state: DoryProverState<E, Transparent> = DoryProverState::new(...);
+
+// ZK mode
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+let state: DoryProverState<E, ZK> = DoryProverState::new_zk(...);
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 8: Summary
+
+| Mode | `M::sample()` | `M::mask()` |
+|------|---------------|-------------|
+| `Transparent` | `F::ZERO` | `value` (identity) |
+| `ZK` | `transcript.challenge_scalar()` | `value + base*blind` |
+
+**Integration pattern**:
+1. Add `M: Mode<E::Scalar>` parameter to existing structs/functions
+2. Insert `M::sample()` before operations needing blinds
+3. Wrap computed values with `M::mask(value, base, &blind)`
+4. Add blind accumulation after challenges
+
+For `Transparent`: sample returns zero, mask returns value unchanged, accumulation is `0 + 0*x = 0`.
+
+---
+
+## Part 9: ZK-Only Additions
+
+Only these are truly new (feature-gated):
+
+```rust
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub struct ScalarProductProof<E: PairingCurve> { ... }
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub struct Sigma1Proof<E: PairingCurve> { ... }
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub struct Sigma2Proof<E: PairingCurve> { ... }
+```
+
+---
+
+## Part 10: Checklist
+
+- [ ] Add `Mode` trait to `src/mode.rs`
+- [ ] Add `M: Mode` parameter to `DoryProverState`
+- [ ] Add blind fields (`r_c`, `r_d1`, `r_d2`, `r_e1`, `r_e2`) to state
+- [ ] Modify `reduce_round`: insert `M::sample()` and `M::mask()` calls
+- [ ] Modify `fold_scalars`: add blind accumulation
+- [ ] Modify `compute_vmv_message`: add sampling and masking
+- [ ] Add `scalar_product_zk` impl for `DoryProverState<E, ZK>`
+- [ ] Add `ScalarProductProof`, `Sigma1Proof`, `Sigma2Proof` (ZK only)
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- IACR 2020/1274: "Dory: Efficient, Transparent arguments for Generalised Inner Products and Polynomial Commitments"
diff --git a/zk_refactor_plan.md b/zk_refactor_plan.md
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+# ZK Implementation Refactoring Plan (v2)
+
+## Design Philosophy
+
+Use Rust's trait system to unify Transparent and ZK modes into **single code paths**. The `Mode` trait with associated types determines all behavioral differences at compile time.
+
+**Two modes only:**
+- `Transparent` - no blinds, evaluation `y` revealed to verifier
+- `ZK` - full blinds, evaluation hidden (verifier receives `y_com`)
+
+---
+
+## Core Design: The Mode Trait
+
+```rust
+pub trait Mode: 'static + Clone {
+    /// Witness provided to verifier
+    /// - Transparent: the evaluation F
+    /// - ZK: commitment to evaluation G1
+    type Witness<F: Field, G1: Group<Scalar = F>>: Clone;
+
+    /// Extra proof elements
+    /// - Transparent: ()
+    /// - ZK: ZkProofs (sigma1, sigma2, scalar_product)
+    type Extras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>, GT: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>>: Clone + Default;
+
+    /// VMV message extension
+    /// - Transparent: ()
+    /// - ZK: (E2, y_com) tuple
+    type VmvExtras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>>: Clone + Default;
+
+    /// Sample blinding factor (zero for Transparent, random for ZK)
+    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
+
+    /// Mask group element (identity for Transparent, adds blind for ZK)
+    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
+
+    /// Create witness and VMV extras from evaluation y
+    fn create_witness<E: PairingCurve, R: RngCore>(
+        y: &E::Scalar,
+        r_e2: &E::Scalar,
+        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> (Self::Witness<E::Scalar, E::G1>, Self::VmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>, WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>)
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
+
+    /// Extract E2 for verifier state
+    /// - Transparent: compute from witness (y · Γ2,fin)
+    /// - ZK: extract from VMV extras
+    fn verifier_e2<E: PairingCurve>(
+        witness: &Self::Witness<E::Scalar, E::G1>,
+        vmv_extras: &Self::VmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
+    ) -> E::G2
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
+
+    /// Generate extra proofs (sigma proofs for ZK, no-op for Transparent)
+    fn generate_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: RngCore>(
+        witness_secrets: &WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>,
+        vmv_blinds: &VmvBlinds<E::Scalar>,
+        prover_state: &DoryProverState<E>,
+        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> Self::Extras<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
+
+    /// Verify extra proofs (no-op for Transparent)
+    fn verify_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
+        extras: &Self::Extras<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
+        vmv_extras: &Self::VmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        vmv_message: &VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>,
+        setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
+
+    /// Append VMV extras to transcript (no-op for Transparent)
+    fn append_vmv_extras_to_transcript<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
+        vmv_extras: &Self::VmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+    ) where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
+
+    /// Final verification dispatch
+    fn verify_final<E: PairingCurve>(
+        verifier_state: &mut DoryVerifierState<E>,
+        extras: &Self::Extras<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
+        final_message: &ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        gamma: &E::Scalar,
+        d: &E::Scalar,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Mode Implementations
+
+### Transparent Mode
+
+```rust
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Default)]
+pub struct Transparent;
+
+impl Mode for Transparent {
+    type Witness<F: Field, G1: Group<Scalar = F>> = F;
+    type Extras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>, GT: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>> = ();
+    type VmvExtras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>> = ();
+
+    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(_rng: &mut R) -> F {
+        F::zero()
+    }
+
+    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
+        value
+    }
+
+    fn create_witness<E: PairingCurve, R: RngCore>(
+        y: &E::Scalar,
+        _r_e2: &E::Scalar,
+        _setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+        _rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> (E::Scalar, (), WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>)
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        (*y, (), WitnessSecrets::default())
+    }
+
+    fn verifier_e2<E: PairingCurve>(
+        witness: &E::Scalar,
+        _vmv_extras: &(),
+        setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
+    ) -> E::G2
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        // E2 = y · Γ2,fin
+        setup.g2_0.scale(witness)
+    }
+
+    fn generate_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: RngCore>(
+        _witness_secrets: &WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>,
+        _vmv_blinds: &VmvBlinds<E::Scalar>,
+        _prover_state: &DoryProverState<E>,
+        _setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+        _transcript: &mut T,
+        _rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> ()
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        ()
+    }
+
+    fn verify_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
+        _extras: &(),
+        _vmv_extras: &(),
+        _vmv_message: &VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>,
+        _setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
+        _transcript: &mut T,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn append_vmv_extras_to_transcript<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
+        _vmv_extras: &(),
+        _transcript: &mut T,
+    ) where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        // No extras to append
+    }
+
+    fn verify_final<E: PairingCurve>(
+        verifier_state: &mut DoryVerifierState<E>,
+        _extras: &(),
+        final_message: &ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        gamma: &E::Scalar,
+        d: &E::Scalar,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        verifier_state.verify_final(final_message, gamma, d)
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### ZK Mode
+
+```rust
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Default)]
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub struct ZK;
+
+/// Secrets generated during witness creation, needed for sigma proofs
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+pub struct WitnessSecrets<F> {
+    pub r_y: F,      // blind for y_com
+    pub r_e2: F,     // blind for E2
+}
+
+/// VMV extras for ZK mode
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct ZkVmvExtras<G1, G2> {
+    pub e2: G2,      // E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2
+    pub y_com: G1,   // y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1
+}
+
+/// Extra proofs for ZK mode
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct ZkProofs<G1, G2, F, GT> {
+    pub sigma1: Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F>,
+    pub sigma2: Sigma2Proof<F, GT>,
+    pub scalar_product: ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT>,
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl Mode for ZK {
+    type Witness<F: Field, G1: Group<Scalar = F>> = G1;  // y_com
+    type Extras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>, GT: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>> =
+        ZkProofs<G1, G2, G1::Scalar, GT>;
+    type VmvExtras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>> = ZkVmvExtras<G1, G2>;
+
+    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F {
+        F::random(rng)
+    }
+
+    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
+        value + base.scale(blind)
+    }
+
+    fn create_witness<E: PairingCurve, R: RngCore>(
+        y: &E::Scalar,
+        r_e2: &E::Scalar,
+        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> (E::G1, ZkVmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>, WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>)
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        let r_y = E::Scalar::random(rng);
+
+        // y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1
+        let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
+
+        // E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2
+        let e2 = setup.g2_vec[0].scale(y) + setup.h2.scale(r_e2);
+
+        let vmv_extras = ZkVmvExtras { e2, y_com };
+        let secrets = WitnessSecrets { r_y, r_e2: *r_e2 };
+
+        (y_com, vmv_extras, secrets)
+    }
+
+    fn verifier_e2<E: PairingCurve>(
+        _witness: &E::G1,
+        vmv_extras: &ZkVmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        _setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
+    ) -> E::G2
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        // E2 comes from prover's VMV message
+        vmv_extras.e2
+    }
+
+    fn generate_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: RngCore>(
+        witness_secrets: &WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>,
+        vmv_blinds: &VmvBlinds<E::Scalar>,
+        prover_state: &DoryProverState<E>,
+        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> ZkProofs<E::G1, E::G2, E::Scalar, E::GT>
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        // Generate sigma1: proves y_com and E2 commit to same y
+        let sigma1 = generate_sigma1_proof(/* ... */);
+
+        // Generate sigma2: proves VMV relation holds with blinds
+        let sigma2 = generate_sigma2_proof(/* ... */);
+
+        // Generate scalar product proof
+        let scalar_product = prover_state.scalar_product_proof(transcript, rng);
+
+        ZkProofs { sigma1, sigma2, scalar_product }
+    }
+
+    fn verify_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
+        extras: &ZkProofs<E::G1, E::G2, E::Scalar, E::GT>,
+        vmv_extras: &ZkVmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        vmv_message: &VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>,
+        setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        verify_sigma1_proof(&vmv_extras.e2, &vmv_extras.y_com, &extras.sigma1, setup, transcript)?;
+        verify_sigma2_proof(&vmv_message.e1, &vmv_message.d2, &extras.sigma2, setup, transcript)?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn append_vmv_extras_to_transcript<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
+        vmv_extras: &ZkVmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        transcript: &mut T,
+    ) where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &vmv_extras.e2);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &vmv_extras.y_com);
+    }
+
+    fn verify_final<E: PairingCurve>(
+        verifier_state: &mut DoryVerifierState<E>,
+        extras: &ZkProofs<E::G1, E::G2, E::Scalar, E::GT>,
+        _final_message: &ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>,
+        _gamma: &E::Scalar,
+        d: &E::Scalar,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
+    {
+        // Derive challenge c from scalar product proof (already in transcript)
+        let c = /* from transcript */;
+        verifier_state.verify_final_zk_with_challenge(&extras.scalar_product, &c, d)
+    }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Unified Data Structures
+
+### DoryProof (Single Type)
+
+```rust
+/// Complete Dory evaluation proof, parameterized by Mode
+pub struct DoryProof<G1, G2, GT, M: Mode>
+where
+    G1: Group,
+    G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>,
+    GT: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>,
+{
+    /// VMV message (C, D2, E1)
+    pub vmv_message: VMVMessage<G1, GT>,
+
+    /// VMV extras (empty for Transparent, E2/y_com for ZK)
+    pub vmv_extras: M::VmvExtras<G1, G2>,
+
+    /// Reduce round messages
+    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+
+    /// Final scalar product message
+    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
+
+    /// Mode-specific extra proofs (empty for Transparent, sigma proofs for ZK)
+    pub extras: M::Extras<G1, G2, GT>,
+
+    /// Matrix dimensions
+    pub nu: usize,
+    pub sigma: usize,
+}
+```
+
+### VMVMessage (Unchanged)
+
+```rust
+/// VMV message - same for both modes
+/// Mode-specific data (E2, y_com) stored in DoryProof::vmv_extras
+pub struct VMVMessage<G1, GT> {
+    pub c: GT,
+    pub d2: GT,
+    pub e1: G1,
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Unified API
+
+### Single prove Function
+
+```rust
+/// Create evaluation proof
+///
+/// Returns (proof, witness) where witness is:
+/// - Transparent: the evaluation y (type F)
+/// - ZK: commitment to y (type G1)
+pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T, M, R>(
+    polynomial: &P,
+    point: &[F],
+    row_commitments: Vec<E::G1>,
+    nu: usize,
+    sigma: usize,
+    setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
+    transcript: &mut T,
+    rng: &mut R,
+) -> Result<(DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT, M>, M::Witness<F, E::G1>), DoryError>
+where
+    F: Field,
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
+    M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
+    P: MultilinearLagrange<F>,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+    M: Mode,
+    R: RngCore,
+{
+    // Validation
+    if point.len() != nu + sigma {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension { ... });
+    }
+    if nu > sigma {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidSize { ... });
+    }
+
+    // Compute evaluation vectors
+    let (left_vec, right_vec) = polynomial.compute_evaluation_vectors(point, nu, sigma);
+    let v_vec = polynomial.vector_matrix_product(&left_vec, nu, sigma);
+
+    // Compute y
+    let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
+
+    // Sample VMV blinds using Mode
+    let r_c: F = M::sample(rng);
+    let r_d2: F = M::sample(rng);
+    let r_e1: F = M::sample(rng);
+    let r_e2: F = M::sample(rng);
+    let vmv_blinds = VmvBlinds { r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2 };
+
+    // Create witness and VMV extras using Mode
+    let (witness, vmv_extras, witness_secrets) = M::create_witness(&y, &r_e2, setup, rng);
+
+    // Compute VMV message using Mode::mask
+    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
+    let t_vec_v = M1::msm(&padded_row_commitments, &v_vec);
+    let c = M::mask(E::pair(&t_vec_v, g2_fin), &setup.ht, &r_c);
+
+    let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma];
+    let gamma1_v = M1::msm(g1_bases, &v_vec);
+    let d2 = M::mask(E::pair(&gamma1_v, g2_fin), &setup.ht, &r_d2);
+
+    let e1 = M::mask(M1::msm(&row_commitments, &left_vec), &setup.h1, &r_e1);
+
+    let vmv_message = VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 };
+
+    // Append to transcript
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &vmv_message.c);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
+    M::append_vmv_extras_to_transcript::<E, T>(&vmv_extras, transcript);
+
+    // Initialize prover state
+    let mut prover_state = DoryProverState::new_with_blinds(
+        padded_row_commitments, v2, Some(v_vec),
+        padded_right_vec, padded_left_vec,
+        setup, r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2,
+    );
+
+    // Reduce-and-fold rounds (identical for both modes)
+    let mut first_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
+    let mut second_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
+
+    for _ in 0..num_rounds {
+        let (first_msg, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r) =
+            prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, M, R>(rng);
+        // ... append to transcript, get beta ...
+        prover_state.apply_first_challenge::<M1, M2>(&beta);
+        first_messages.push(first_msg);
+
+        let (second_msg, ...) = prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, M, R>(rng);
+        // ... append to transcript, get alpha ...
+        prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(...);
+        second_messages.push(second_msg);
+    }
+
+    let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
+
+    // Generate mode-specific extras (sigma proofs for ZK, nothing for Transparent)
+    let extras = M::generate_extras(&witness_secrets, &vmv_blinds, &prover_state, setup, transcript, rng);
+
+    let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2>(&gamma);
+
+    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &final_message.e1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &final_message.e2);
+    let _d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
+
+    Ok((
+        DoryProof {
+            vmv_message,
+            vmv_extras,
+            first_messages,
+            second_messages,
+            final_message,
+            extras,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+        },
+        witness,
+    ))
+}
+```
+
+### Single verify Function
+
+```rust
+/// Verify evaluation proof
+///
+/// Takes witness which is:
+/// - Transparent: the evaluation y (type F)
+/// - ZK: commitment to y (type G1)
+pub fn verify<F, E, M1, M2, T, M>(
+    commitment: E::GT,
+    witness: M::Witness<F, E::G1>,
+    point: &[F],
+    proof: &DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT, M>,
+    setup: VerifierSetup<E>,
+    transcript: &mut T,
+) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+where
+    F: Field,
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>,
+    M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
+    M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+    M: Mode,
+{
+    let nu = proof.nu;
+    let sigma = proof.sigma;
+
+    if point.len() != nu + sigma {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension { ... });
+    }
+
+    // Append VMV to transcript
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &proof.vmv_message.c);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &proof.vmv_message.d2);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &proof.vmv_message.e1);
+    M::append_vmv_extras_to_transcript::<E, T>(&proof.vmv_extras, transcript);
+
+    // Verify mode-specific extras (sigma proofs for ZK)
+    M::verify_extras(&proof.extras, &proof.vmv_extras, &proof.vmv_message, &setup, transcript)?;
+
+    // Get E2 based on mode
+    let e2 = M::verifier_e2::<E>(&witness, &proof.vmv_extras, &setup);
+
+    // Initialize verifier state
+    let mut verifier_state = DoryVerifierState::new(
+        proof.vmv_message.c,
+        commitment,
+        proof.vmv_message.d2,
+        proof.vmv_message.e1,
+        e2,
+        s1_coords,
+        s2_coords,
+        num_rounds,
+        setup.clone(),
+    );
+
+    // Process rounds (identical for both modes)
+    for round in 0..num_rounds {
+        let first_msg = &proof.first_messages[round];
+        let second_msg = &proof.second_messages[round];
+        // ... append to transcript, get challenges ...
+        verifier_state.process_round(first_msg, second_msg, &alpha, &beta);
+    }
+
+    let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
+
+    // Append final message
+    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
+    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
+    let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
+
+    // Final verification dispatch based on mode
+    M::verify_final(&mut verifier_state, &proof.extras, &proof.final_message, &gamma, &d)
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## Usage Examples
+
+### Transparent Mode
+
+```rust
+// Prove
+let (proof, evaluation) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    &poly, &point, tier_1, nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut transcript, &mut rng
+)?;
+
+// Verify
+verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, Transparent>(
+    tier_2, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup, &mut transcript
+)?;
+```
+
+### ZK Mode
+
+```rust
+// Prove - returns y_com instead of y
+let (proof, y_com) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    &poly, &point, tier_1, nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut transcript, &mut rng
+)?;
+
+// Verify - takes y_com instead of y
+verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, ZK>(
+    tier_2, y_com, &point, &proof, verifier_setup, &mut transcript
+)?;
+```
+
+---
+
+## Files to Modify
+
+### Delete Entirely
+- `src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs`: `commit_zk` method (~60 lines)
+- `src/primitives/poly.rs`: `commit_zk` trait method (~15 lines)
+
+### Major Refactor
+| File | Changes |
+|------|---------|
+| `src/mode.rs` | Expand Mode trait with associated types and methods |
+| `src/proof.rs` | Single `DoryProof<..., M: Mode>`, delete `ZkDoryProof` |
+| `src/messages.rs` | Delete `ZkVMVMessage`, add `ZkVmvExtras` |
+| `src/evaluation_proof.rs` | Single `prove`/`verify`, delete duplicates (~350 lines removed) |
+| `src/reduce_and_fold.rs` | Delete duplicate `scalar_product_proof`, keep single impl |
+| `src/lib.rs` | Update exports |
+
+### Minor Updates
+| File | Changes |
+|------|---------|
+| `tests/arkworks/*.rs` | Update to new API |
+| `examples/*.rs` | Update to new API (add `Transparent` parameter) |
+
+---
+
+## Expected Diff Reduction
+
+| Component | Before | After | Reduction |
+|-----------|--------|-------|-----------|
+| `evaluation_proof.rs` | +453 | ~+50 | -400 |
+| `reduce_and_fold.rs` | +783 | ~+300 | -483 |
+| `proof.rs` | +56 | ~+20 | -36 |
+| `messages.rs` | +97 | ~+40 | -57 |
+| `ark_poly.rs` | +58 | 0 | -58 |
+| **Total** | +1494 | ~+450 | **-1044 (70%)** |
+
+---
+
+## Implementation Order
+
+1. **Expand Mode trait** in `src/mode.rs`
+   - Add associated types
+   - Add all trait methods with Transparent impl
+   - Add ZK impl (feature-gated)
+
+2. **Unify proof types** in `src/proof.rs` and `src/messages.rs`
+   - Single `DoryProof<..., M>`
+   - Add `ZkVmvExtras`, `ZkProofs`
+   - Delete `ZkDoryProof`, `ZkVMVMessage`
+
+3. **Unify prove/verify** in `src/evaluation_proof.rs`
+   - Single `prove` function using Mode methods
+   - Single `verify` function using Mode methods
+   - Delete `create_zk_evaluation_proof`, `verify_zk_evaluation_proof`
+
+4. **Clean up reduce_and_fold.rs**
+   - Delete duplicate `scalar_product_proof`
+   - Update to use Mode trait
+
+5. **Delete dead code**
+   - Remove `commit_zk` from trait and impl
+
+6. **Update tests and examples**
+   - Add explicit `Transparent` or `ZK` mode parameter
+
+---
+
+## Verification Checklist
+
+- [ ] `cargo nextest run --features backends` passes (Transparent mode)
+- [ ] `cargo nextest run --features "backends,zk"` passes (both modes)
+- [ ] `cargo clippy --features "backends,zk"` clean
+- [ ] `cargo doc --features "backends,zk"` builds
+- [ ] Statistical ZK tests still pass
+- [ ] No performance regression in Transparent mode

From b7d7157bbfbb0c1ea21675eacfb860e99f5f17c7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:15:57 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 02/16] refactor: some clean up

---
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs |  12 +-
 src/evaluation_proof.rs            | 663 ++++++-----------------------
 src/lib.rs                         |   6 +-
 src/messages.rs                    |  23 +-
 src/proof.rs                       |  68 +--
 src/reduce_and_fold.rs             | 585 ++++++-------------------
 tests/arkworks/zk.rs               |  94 ++--
 tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs   | 272 +++++-------
 8 files changed, 453 insertions(+), 1270 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
index 214bbd0..94054c1 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
@@ -422,10 +422,18 @@ impl CanonicalDeserialize for ArkDoryProof {
             first_messages,
             second_messages,
             final_message,
-            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            scalar_product_proof: None,
             nu,
             sigma,
+            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+            e2: None,
+            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+            y_com: None,
+            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+            sigma1_proof: None,
+            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+            sigma2_proof: None,
+            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+            scalar_product_proof: None,
         })
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index 559916e..8512d58 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -35,42 +35,33 @@ use crate::proof::DoryProof;
 use crate::reduce_and_fold::{DoryProverState, DoryVerifierState};
 use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+use crate::mode::ZK;
+
 /// Create evaluation proof for a polynomial at a point
 ///
 /// Implements Eval-VMV-RE protocol from Dory Section 5.
 /// The protocol proves that polynomial(point) = evaluation via the VMV relation:
 /// evaluation = L^T × M × R
 ///
+/// # Mode Parameter
+/// - `Transparent`: Non-hiding proof, evaluation revealed to verifier
+/// - `ZK` (requires `zk` feature): Zero-knowledge proof, evaluation hidden
+///
 /// # Algorithm
 /// 1. Compute or use provided row commitments (Tier 1 commitment)
 /// 2. Split evaluation point into left and right vectors
 /// 3. Compute v_vec (column evaluations)
-/// 4. Create VMV message (C, D2, E1)
-/// 5. Initialize prover state for inner product / reduce-and-fold protocol
-/// 6. Run max(nu, sigma) rounds of reduce-and-fold (with automatic padding for non-square):
-///    - First reduce: compute message and apply beta challenge (reduce)
-///    - Second reduce: compute message and apply alpha challenge (fold)
+/// 4. Create VMV message (C, D2, E1) with mode-specific blinding
+/// 5. In ZK mode: compute y_com, E2, and sigma proofs
+/// 6. Run max(nu, sigma) rounds of reduce-and-fold
 /// 7. Compute final scalar product message
 ///
-/// # Parameters
-/// - `polynomial`: Polynomial to prove evaluation for
-/// - `point`: Evaluation point (length nu + sigma)
-/// - `row_commitments`: Optional precomputed row commitments from polynomial.commit()
-/// - `nu`: Log₂ of number of rows (constraint: nu ≤ sigma)
-/// - `sigma`: Log₂ of number of columns
-/// - `setup`: Prover setup
-/// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for challenge generation
-/// - `rng`: Random number generator for sampling blinds (ZK mode only)
-///
 /// # Returns
-/// Complete Dory proof containing VMV message, reduce messages, and final message
+/// Complete Dory proof. In ZK mode, proof contains y_com for verifier.
 ///
 /// # Errors
 /// Returns error if dimensions are invalid (nu > sigma) or protocol fails
-///
-/// # Matrix Layout
-/// Supports both square (nu = sigma) and non-square (nu < sigma) matrices.
-/// For non-square matrices, vectors are automatically padded to length 2^sigma.
 #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
 #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "create_evaluation_proof")]
@@ -104,7 +95,6 @@ where
         });
     }
 
-    // Validate matrix dimensions: nu must be ≤ sigma (rows ≤ columns)
     if nu > sigma {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidSize {
             expected: sigma,
@@ -112,23 +102,15 @@ where
         });
     }
 
-    let row_commitments = if let Some(rc) = row_commitments {
-        rc
-    } else {
-        let (_commitment, rc) = polynomial.commit::<E, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
-        rc
+    let row_commitments = match row_commitments {
+        Some(rc) => rc,
+        None => {
+            let (_commitment, rc) = polynomial.commit::<E, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
+            rc
+        }
     };
 
-    let _span_eval_vecs = tracing::span!(
-        tracing::Level::DEBUG,
-        "compute_evaluation_vectors",
-        nu,
-        sigma
-    )
-    .entered();
     let (left_vec, right_vec) = polynomial.compute_evaluation_vectors(point, nu, sigma);
-    drop(_span_eval_vecs);
-
     let v_vec = polynomial.vector_matrix_product(&left_vec, nu, sigma);
 
     let mut padded_row_commitments = row_commitments.clone();
@@ -136,85 +118,91 @@ where
         padded_row_commitments.resize(1 << sigma, E::G1::identity());
     }
 
-    let _span_vmv =
-        tracing::span!(tracing::Level::DEBUG, "compute_vmv_message", nu, sigma).entered();
-
     // Sample VMV blinds (zero in Transparent mode, random in ZK mode)
     let r_c: F = Mo::sample(rng);
     let r_d2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
     let r_e1: F = Mo::sample(rng);
     let r_e2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
 
-    // Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0] (commitment base, distinct from H2 = h2 for blinding)
     let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
 
     // C = e(⟨row_commitments, v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_c·HT
     let t_vec_v = M1::msm(&padded_row_commitments, &v_vec);
-    let c_raw = E::pair(&t_vec_v, g2_fin);
-    let c = Mo::mask(c_raw, &setup.ht, &r_c);
+    let c = Mo::mask(E::pair(&t_vec_v, g2_fin), &setup.ht, &r_c);
 
     // D₂ = e(⟨Γ₁[sigma], v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_d2·HT
-    let g1_bases_at_sigma = &setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma];
-    let gamma1_v = M1::msm(g1_bases_at_sigma, &v_vec);
-    let d2_raw = E::pair(&gamma1_v, g2_fin);
-    let d2 = Mo::mask(d2_raw, &setup.ht, &r_d2);
+    let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma];
+    let d2 = Mo::mask(
+        E::pair(&M1::msm(g1_bases, &v_vec), g2_fin),
+        &setup.ht,
+        &r_d2,
+    );
 
     // E₁ = ⟨row_commitments, left_vec⟩ + r_e1·H₁
-    let e1_raw = M1::msm(&row_commitments, &left_vec);
-    let e1 = Mo::mask(e1_raw, &setup.h1, &r_e1);
+    let e1 = Mo::mask(M1::msm(&row_commitments, &left_vec), &setup.h1, &r_e1);
 
     let vmv_message = VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 };
-    drop(_span_vmv);
 
-    let _span_transcript = tracing::span!(tracing::Level::DEBUG, "vmv_transcript").entered();
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &vmv_message.c);
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
-    drop(_span_transcript);
 
-    let _span_init = tracing::span!(
-        tracing::Level::DEBUG,
-        "fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul_h2",
-        nu,
-        sigma
-    )
-    .entered();
-
-    // v₂ = v_vec · Γ₂,fin (each scalar scales Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0])
-    let v2 = {
-        let _span =
-            tracing::span!(tracing::Level::DEBUG, "fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul_g2_fin").entered();
-        M2::fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul(g2_fin, &v_vec)
-    };
+    // ZK mode: compute y, y_com, E2, and sigma proofs
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    let (zk_e2, zk_y_com, zk_sigma1, zk_sigma2) =
+        if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<ZK>() {
+            use crate::reduce_and_fold::{generate_sigma1_proof, generate_sigma2_proof};
+
+            let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
+            let r_y: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+
+            // E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2
+            let e2 = Mo::mask(g2_fin.scale(&y), &setup.h2, &r_e2);
+            // y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1
+            let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
+
+            transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &e2);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &y_com);
+
+            let sigma1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
+            let t1 = r_e1;
+            let t2 = -r_d2;
+            let sigma2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&t1, &t2, setup, transcript, rng);
+
+            (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(sigma1), Some(sigma2))
+        } else {
+            (None, None, None, None)
+        };
+
+    // v₂ = v_vec · Γ₂,fin
+    let v2 = M2::fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul(g2_fin, &v_vec);
 
-    let mut padded_right_vec = right_vec.clone();
-    let mut padded_left_vec = left_vec.clone();
+    let mut padded_right_vec = right_vec;
+    let mut padded_left_vec = left_vec;
     if nu < sigma {
         padded_right_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
         padded_left_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
     }
 
-    // Create prover state with initial blinds from VMV
     let mut prover_state: DoryProverState<'_, E, Mo> = DoryProverState::new_with_blinds(
-        padded_row_commitments, // v1 = T_vec_prime (row commitments, padded)
-        v2,                     // v2 = v_vec · g_fin
-        Some(v_vec),            // v2_scalars for first-round MSM+pair optimization
-        padded_right_vec,       // s1 = right_vec (padded)
-        padded_left_vec,        // s2 = left_vec (padded)
+        padded_row_commitments,
+        v2,
+        Some(v_vec),
+        padded_right_vec,
+        padded_left_vec,
         setup,
-        r_c,  // Initial r_c from VMV
-        r_d2, // Initial r_d2 from VMV
-        r_e1, // Initial r_e1 from VMV
-        r_e2, // Initial r_e2 from VMV
+        r_c,
+        r_d2,
+        r_e1,
+        r_e2,
     );
-    drop(_span_init);
 
     let num_rounds = nu.max(sigma);
     let mut first_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
     let mut second_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
 
     for _round in 0..num_rounds {
-        let (first_msg, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r) =
+        let (first_msg, d1_blinds, d2_blinds) =
             prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
 
         transcript.append_serde(b"d1_left", &first_msg.d1_left);
@@ -225,12 +213,10 @@ where
         transcript.append_serde(b"e2_beta", &first_msg.e2_beta);
 
         let beta = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"beta");
-        // apply_first_challenge uses accumulated blinds (self.r_d1, self.r_d2)
         prover_state.apply_first_challenge::<M1, M2>(&beta);
-
         first_messages.push(first_msg);
 
-        let (second_msg, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus, r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus) =
+        let (second_msg, c_blinds, e1_blinds, e2_blinds) =
             prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
 
         transcript.append_serde(b"c_plus", &second_msg.c_plus);
@@ -241,36 +227,26 @@ where
         transcript.append_serde(b"e2_minus", &second_msg.e2_minus);
 
         let alpha = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"alpha");
-        // apply_second_challenge folds message blinds into accumulated blinds
         prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(
-            &alpha, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus,
-            r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus,
+            &alpha, d1_blinds, d2_blinds, c_blinds, e1_blinds, e2_blinds,
         );
-
         second_messages.push(second_msg);
     }
 
     let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
 
-    // In ZK mode, generate Σ-protocol proof BEFORE compute_final_message
-    // because compute_final_message modifies r_c but the Σ-protocol needs
-    // the pre-fold-scalars blinds.
+    // Generate scalar product proof in ZK mode
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    let scalar_product_proof =
-        if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<crate::mode::ZK>() {
-            // scalar_product_proof appends P1, P2, Q, R to transcript and derives challenge c
-            Some(prover_state.scalar_product_proof_internal(transcript, rng))
-        } else {
-            None
-        };
-    #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
-    let _ = rng; // suppress unused warning when zk feature is disabled
+    let scalar_product_proof = if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<ZK>() {
+        Some(prover_state.scalar_product_proof_internal(transcript, rng))
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
 
     let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2>(&gamma);
 
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &final_message.e1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &final_message.e2);
-
     let _d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
 
     Ok(DoryProof {
@@ -278,10 +254,18 @@ where
         first_messages,
         second_messages,
         final_message,
-        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-        scalar_product_proof,
         nu,
         sigma,
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        e2: zk_e2,
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        y_com: zk_y_com,
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        sigma1_proof: zk_sigma1,
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        sigma2_proof: zk_sigma2,
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        scalar_product_proof,
     })
 }
 
@@ -290,37 +274,20 @@ where
 /// Verifies that a committed polynomial evaluates to the claimed value at the given point.
 /// Works with both square and non-square matrix layouts (nu ≤ sigma).
 ///
-/// # Algorithm
-/// 1. Extract VMV message from proof
-/// 2. Check sigma protocol 2: d2 = e(e1, h2)
-/// 3. Compute e2 = h2 * evaluation
-/// 4. Initialize verifier state with commitment and VMV message
-/// 5. Run max(nu, sigma) rounds of reduce-and-fold verification (with automatic padding)
-/// 6. Derive gamma and d challenges
-/// 7. Verify final scalar product message
+/// # Verification Modes
+/// - **Transparent**: Takes evaluation `y` as input, computes E2 = y·Γ2,fin
+/// - **ZK**: Takes `y_com` (from proof.y_com), uses E2 from proof, verifies sigma proofs
 ///
 /// # Parameters
-/// - `commitment`: Polynomial commitment (in GT) - can be a homomorphically combined commitment
-/// - `evaluation`: Claimed evaluation result
+/// - `commitment`: Polynomial commitment (in GT)
+/// - `evaluation`: Claimed evaluation (transparent) or None (ZK uses proof.y_com)
 /// - `point`: Evaluation point (length must equal proof.nu + proof.sigma)
-/// - `proof`: Evaluation proof to verify (contains nu and sigma dimensions)
+/// - `proof`: Evaluation proof to verify
 /// - `setup`: Verifier setup
 /// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for challenge generation
 ///
-/// # Returns
-/// `Ok(())` if proof is valid, `Err(DoryError)` otherwise
-///
-/// # Homomorphic Verification
-/// This function can verify proofs for homomorphically combined polynomials.
-/// The commitment parameter should be the combined commitment, and the evaluation
-/// should be the evaluation of the combined polynomial.
-///
 /// # Errors
-/// Returns `DoryError::InvalidProof` if verification fails, or other variants
-/// if the input parameters are incorrect (e.g., point dimension mismatch).
-///
-/// # Panics
-/// May panic in ZK mode if internal state is inconsistent (should not occur in normal use).
+/// Returns `DoryError::InvalidProof` if verification fails.
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "verify_evaluation_proof")]
 pub fn verify_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T>(
     commitment: E::GT,
@@ -355,407 +322,35 @@ where
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
 
-    // # NOTE: The VMV check `vmv_message.d2 == e(vmv_message.e1, Γ2,fin)` is deferred
-    // to verify_final where it's batched with other pairings using random linear
-    // combination with challenge `d`. See verify_final documentation for details.
-
-    // E2 = y · Γ2,fin where Γ2,fin = g2_0 (distinct from H2 = h2 for blinding)
-    let e2 = setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation);
-
-    // Folded-scalar accumulation with per-round coordinates.
-    // num_rounds = sigma (we fold column dimensions).
-    let num_rounds = sigma;
-    // s1 (right/prover): the σ column coordinates in natural order (LSB→MSB).
-    // No padding here: the verifier folds across the σ column dimensions.
-    // With MSB-first folding, these coordinates are only consumed after the first σ−ν rounds,
-    // which correspond to the padded MSB dimensions on the left tensor, matching the prover.
-    let col_coords = &point[..sigma];
-    let s1_coords: Vec<F> = col_coords.to_vec();
-    // s2 (left/prover): the ν row coordinates in natural order, followed by zeros for the extra
-    // MSB dimensions. Conceptually this is s ⊗ [1,0]^(σ−ν): under MSB-first folds, the first
-    // σ−ν rounds multiply s2 by α⁻¹ while contributing no right halves (since those entries are 0).
-    let mut s2_coords: Vec<F> = vec![F::zero(); sigma];
-    let row_coords = &point[sigma..sigma + nu];
-    s2_coords[..nu].copy_from_slice(&row_coords[..nu]);
-
-    let mut verifier_state = DoryVerifierState::new(
-        vmv_message.c,  // c from VMV message
-        commitment,     // d1 = commitment
-        vmv_message.d2, // d2 from VMV message
-        vmv_message.e1, // e1 from VMV message
-        e2,             // e2 computed from evaluation
-        s1_coords,      // s1: columns c0..c_{σ−1} (LSB→MSB), no padding; folded across σ dims
-        s2_coords,      // s2: rows r0..r_{ν−1} then zeros in MSB dims (emulates s ⊗ [1,0]^(σ−ν))
-        num_rounds,
-        setup.clone(),
-    );
-
-    for round in 0..num_rounds {
-        let first_msg = &proof.first_messages[round];
-        let second_msg = &proof.second_messages[round];
-
-        transcript.append_serde(b"d1_left", &first_msg.d1_left);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"d1_right", &first_msg.d1_right);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"d2_left", &first_msg.d2_left);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"d2_right", &first_msg.d2_right);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_beta", &first_msg.e1_beta);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_beta", &first_msg.e2_beta);
-        let beta = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"beta");
-
-        transcript.append_serde(b"c_plus", &second_msg.c_plus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"c_minus", &second_msg.c_minus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_plus", &second_msg.e1_plus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_minus", &second_msg.e1_minus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_plus", &second_msg.e2_plus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_minus", &second_msg.e2_minus);
-        let alpha = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"alpha");
-
-        verifier_state.process_round(first_msg, second_msg, &alpha, &beta);
-    }
-
-    let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
-
-    // In ZK mode, append Σ-protocol values and derive c BEFORE appending final message
-    // (must match prover's transcript order)
+    // Determine E2 based on proof mode (ZK vs transparent)
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    let zk_challenge_c = if let Some(ref sigma_proof) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &sigma_proof.p1);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &sigma_proof.p2);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &sigma_proof.q);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &sigma_proof.r);
-        Some(transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c"))
-    } else {
-        None
-    };
-
-    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
-
-    let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
-
-    // Use verify_final_zk when scalar_product_proof is present
-    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    if let Some(ref sigma_proof) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
-        let c = zk_challenge_c.expect("c should be derived when scalar_product_proof is present");
-        return verifier_state.verify_final_zk_with_challenge(sigma_proof, &c, &d);
-    }
-
-    verifier_state.verify_final(&proof.final_message, &gamma, &d)
-}
-
-/// Create a zero-knowledge evaluation proof that hides the evaluation y
-///
-/// Unlike `create_evaluation_proof`, this function produces a proof where
-/// the evaluation y is NOT revealed. Instead, the proof contains:
-/// - `y_com`: A commitment to y that the verifier can use
-/// - Sigma proofs that prove consistency without revealing y
-///
-/// # Returns
-/// A tuple of (ZkDoryProof, y_com) where y_com is the commitment to the evaluation
-/// that can be given to the verifier.
-///
-/// # Errors
-/// Returns `DoryError` if dimensions are invalid or proof generation fails.
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-#[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
-#[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
-#[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "create_zk_evaluation_proof")]
-pub fn create_zk_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, R>(
-    polynomial: &P,
-    point: &[F],
-    row_commitments: Option<Vec<E::G1>>,
-    nu: usize,
-    sigma: usize,
-    setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-    transcript: &mut T,
-    rng: &mut R,
-) -> Result<(crate::proof::ZkDoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, F, E::GT>, E::G1), DoryError>
-where
-    F: Field,
-    E: PairingCurve,
-    E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-    M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
-    P: MultilinearLagrange<F>,
-    R: rand_core::RngCore,
-{
-    use crate::messages::ZkVMVMessage;
-    use crate::mode::ZK;
-    use crate::proof::ZkDoryProof;
-    use crate::reduce_and_fold::{generate_sigma1_proof, generate_sigma2_proof};
-
-    if point.len() != nu + sigma {
-        return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension {
-            expected: nu + sigma,
-            actual: point.len(),
-        });
-    }
+    let (e2, is_zk) = if let (Some(proof_e2), Some(y_com)) = (&proof.e2, &proof.y_com) {
+        use crate::reduce_and_fold::{verify_sigma1_proof, verify_sigma2_proof};
 
-    if nu > sigma {
-        return Err(DoryError::InvalidSize {
-            expected: sigma,
-            actual: nu,
-        });
-    }
+        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", proof_e2);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", y_com);
 
-    // Compute row commitments if not provided
-    let row_comms = match row_commitments {
-        Some(comms) => comms,
-        None => {
-            let (_commitment, rc) = polynomial.commit::<E, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
-            rc
+        // Verify sigma proofs
+        if let Some(ref sigma1) = proof.sigma1_proof {
+            verify_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(proof_e2, y_com, sigma1, &setup, transcript)?;
+        }
+        if let Some(ref sigma2) = proof.sigma2_proof {
+            verify_sigma2_proof::<E, T>(
+                &vmv_message.e1,
+                &vmv_message.d2,
+                sigma2,
+                &setup,
+                transcript,
+            )?;
         }
-    };
-
-    // Compute evaluation vectors and v_vec
-    let (left_vec, right_vec) = polynomial.compute_evaluation_vectors(point, nu, sigma);
-    let v_vec = polynomial.vector_matrix_product(&left_vec, nu, sigma);
-
-    // Pad row commitments for non-square matrices
-    let mut padded_row_commitments = row_comms.clone();
-    if nu < sigma {
-        padded_row_commitments.resize(1 << sigma, E::G1::identity());
-    }
-
-    // Compute y = polynomial(point)
-    let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
-
-    // Compute v2 = v_vec scaled by Γ2,fin
-    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
-    let v2 = M2::fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul(g2_fin, &v_vec);
-
-    // Pad vectors for non-square matrices
-    let mut padded_right_vec = right_vec.clone();
-    let mut padded_left_vec = left_vec.clone();
-    if nu < sigma {
-        padded_right_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
-        padded_left_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
-    }
 
-    // Sample blinds for VMV message
-    let r_c: F = ZK::sample(rng);
-    let r_d2: F = ZK::sample(rng);
-    let r_e1: F = ZK::sample(rng);
-    let r_e2: F = ZK::sample(rng);
-    let r_y: F = ZK::sample(rng);
-
-    // Compute VMV message components with masking
-    // C = e(⟨T_vec', v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_c·HT
-    let t_dot_v = M1::msm(&padded_row_commitments, &v_vec);
-    let c_raw = E::pair(&t_dot_v, g2_fin);
-    let c = ZK::mask(c_raw, &setup.ht, &r_c);
-
-    // D2 = e(⟨Γ1, v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_d2·HT
-    let g1_bases_at_sigma = &setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma];
-    let g1_dot_v = M1::msm(g1_bases_at_sigma, &v_vec);
-    let d2_raw = E::pair(&g1_dot_v, g2_fin);
-    let d2 = ZK::mask(d2_raw, &setup.ht, &r_d2);
-
-    // E1 = ⟨T_vec', L_vec⟩ + r_e1·H1
-    let e1_raw = M1::msm(&row_comms, &left_vec);
-    let e1 = ZK::mask(e1_raw, &setup.h1, &r_e1);
-
-    // E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2 (prover computes, not verifier!)
-    let e2_raw = g2_fin.scale(&y);
-    let e2 = ZK::mask(e2_raw, &setup.h2, &r_e2);
-
-    // y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1 (commitment to evaluation)
-    let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
-
-    let zk_vmv_message = ZkVMVMessage {
-        c,
-        d2,
-        e1,
-        e2,
-        y_com,
+        (*proof_e2, true)
+    } else {
+        (setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation), false)
     };
 
-    // Append VMV message to transcript
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &zk_vmv_message.c);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &zk_vmv_message.d2);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &zk_vmv_message.e1);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &zk_vmv_message.e2);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &zk_vmv_message.y_com);
-
-    // Generate Sigma1 proof (proves y_com and E2 commit to same y)
-    let sigma1_proof = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
-
-    // Generate Sigma2 proof (proves VMV relation: e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2))
-    // t1 = r_e1 (since we're using rv=0 for row commitment blinds in this simplified version)
-    // t2 = -r_d2
-    let t1 = r_e1;
-    let t2 = -r_d2;
-    let sigma2_proof = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&t1, &t2, setup, transcript, rng);
-
-    // Initialize prover state
-    let mut prover_state: DoryProverState<'_, E, ZK> = DoryProverState::new_with_blinds(
-        padded_row_commitments,
-        v2,
-        Some(v_vec),
-        padded_right_vec,
-        padded_left_vec,
-        setup,
-        r_c,
-        r_d2,
-        r_e1,
-        r_e2,
-    );
-
-    let num_rounds = nu.max(sigma);
-    let mut first_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
-    let mut second_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
-
-    // Run reduce-and-fold rounds
-    for _round in 0..num_rounds {
-        let (first_msg, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r) =
-            prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
-
-        transcript.append_serde(b"d1_left", &first_msg.d1_left);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"d1_right", &first_msg.d1_right);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"d2_left", &first_msg.d2_left);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"d2_right", &first_msg.d2_right);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_beta", &first_msg.e1_beta);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_beta", &first_msg.e2_beta);
-
-        let beta = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"beta");
-        prover_state.apply_first_challenge::<M1, M2>(&beta);
-
-        first_messages.push(first_msg);
-
-        let (second_msg, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus, r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus) =
-            prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
-
-        transcript.append_serde(b"c_plus", &second_msg.c_plus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"c_minus", &second_msg.c_minus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_plus", &second_msg.e1_plus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e1_minus", &second_msg.e1_minus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_plus", &second_msg.e2_plus);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"e2_minus", &second_msg.e2_minus);
-
-        let alpha = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"alpha");
-        prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(
-            &alpha, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus,
-            r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus,
-        );
-
-        second_messages.push(second_msg);
-    }
-
-    let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
-
-    // Generate scalar product proof before compute_final_message modifies r_c
-    let scalar_product_proof = prover_state.scalar_product_proof_internal(transcript, rng);
-
-    let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2>(&gamma);
-
-    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &final_message.e1);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &final_message.e2);
-
-    let _d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
-
-    Ok((
-        ZkDoryProof {
-            vmv_message: zk_vmv_message,
-            first_messages,
-            second_messages,
-            final_message,
-            sigma1_proof,
-            sigma2_proof,
-            scalar_product_proof,
-            nu,
-            sigma,
-        },
-        y_com,
-    ))
-}
-
-/// Verify a zero-knowledge evaluation proof without knowing y
-///
-/// Unlike `verify_evaluation_proof`, this function does NOT take the evaluation y.
-/// Instead, it verifies that:
-/// 1. The prover knows y such that polynomial(point) = y
-/// 2. y_com is a valid commitment to y
-///
-/// # Parameters
-/// - `commitment`: Polynomial commitment (Tier 2)
-/// - `y_com`: Commitment to the evaluation (from proof generation)
-/// - `point`: Evaluation point
-/// - `proof`: ZK evaluation proof
-/// - `setup`: Verifier setup
-/// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript
-///
-/// # Errors
-/// Returns `DoryError::InvalidProof` if verification fails, or other variants
-/// if the input parameters are incorrect.
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-#[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "verify_zk_evaluation_proof")]
-pub fn verify_zk_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T>(
-    commitment: E::GT,
-    y_com: E::G1,
-    point: &[F],
-    proof: &crate::proof::ZkDoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, F, E::GT>,
-    setup: VerifierSetup<E>,
-    transcript: &mut T,
-) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-where
-    F: Field,
-    E: PairingCurve,
-    E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-    M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
-{
-    use crate::reduce_and_fold::{verify_sigma1_proof, verify_sigma2_proof};
-
-    let nu = proof.nu;
-    let sigma = proof.sigma;
-
-    if point.len() != nu + sigma {
-        return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension {
-            expected: nu + sigma,
-            actual: point.len(),
-        });
-    }
-
-    let vmv_message = &proof.vmv_message;
-
-    // Append VMV message to transcript (same order as prover)
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &vmv_message.c);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &vmv_message.e2);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &vmv_message.y_com);
-
-    // Verify y_com from proof matches provided y_com
-    if vmv_message.y_com != y_com {
-        return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
-    }
-
-    // Verify Sigma1 proof (proves E2 and y_com commit to same y)
-    verify_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(
-        &vmv_message.e2,
-        &y_com,
-        &proof.sigma1_proof,
-        &setup,
-        transcript,
-    )?;
-
-    // Verify Sigma2 proof (proves VMV relation holds with blinds)
-    verify_sigma2_proof::<E, T>(
-        &vmv_message.e1,
-        &vmv_message.d2,
-        &proof.sigma2_proof,
-        &setup,
-        transcript,
-    )?;
-
-    // Use E2 from prover's message (not computed from y!)
-    let e2 = vmv_message.e2;
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
+    let (e2, _is_zk) = (setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation), false);
 
     // Folded-scalar accumulation
     let num_rounds = sigma;
@@ -777,7 +372,6 @@ where
         setup.clone(),
     );
 
-    // Process reduce rounds
     for round in 0..num_rounds {
         let first_msg = &proof.first_messages[round];
         let second_msg = &proof.second_messages[round];
@@ -801,20 +395,31 @@ where
         verifier_state.process_round(first_msg, second_msg, &alpha, &beta);
     }
 
-    let _gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
+    let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
 
-    // Derive challenge c from scalar product proof (same as prover)
-    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &proof.scalar_product_proof.p1);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &proof.scalar_product_proof.p2);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &proof.scalar_product_proof.q);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &proof.scalar_product_proof.r);
-    let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
+    // ZK mode: verify with scalar product proof
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    if is_zk {
+        if let Some(ref sigma_proof) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &sigma_proof.p1);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &sigma_proof.p2);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &sigma_proof.q);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &sigma_proof.r);
+            let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
+
+            transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
+            let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
+
+            return verifier_state.verify_final_zk_with_challenge(sigma_proof, &c, &d);
+        }
+    }
 
+    // Transparent mode
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
-
     let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
 
-    // Verify final with ZK scalar product proof
-    verifier_state.verify_final_zk_with_challenge(&proof.scalar_product_proof, &c, &d)
+    let _ = gamma; // Used in verify_final
+    verifier_state.verify_final(&proof.final_message, &gamma, &d)
 }
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index 2118936..4e57eed 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -104,11 +104,9 @@ pub mod backends;
 
 pub use error::DoryError;
 pub use evaluation_proof::create_evaluation_proof;
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub use evaluation_proof::{create_zk_evaluation_proof, verify_zk_evaluation_proof};
 pub use messages::{FirstReduceMessage, ScalarProductMessage, SecondReduceMessage, VMVMessage};
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub use messages::{ScalarProductProof, Sigma1Proof, Sigma2Proof, ZkVMVMessage};
+pub use messages::{ScalarProductProof, Sigma1Proof, Sigma2Proof};
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 pub use mode::ZK;
 pub use mode::{Mode, Transparent};
@@ -116,8 +114,6 @@ use primitives::arithmetic::{DoryRoutines, Field, Group, PairingCurve};
 pub use primitives::poly::{MultilinearLagrange, Polynomial};
 use primitives::serialization::{DoryDeserialize, DorySerialize};
 pub use proof::DoryProof;
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub use proof::ZkDoryProof;
 pub use reduce_and_fold::{DoryProverState, DoryVerifierState};
 pub use setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 
diff --git a/src/messages.rs b/src/messages.rs
index 248885d..3f6d746 100644
--- a/src/messages.rs
+++ b/src/messages.rs
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ pub struct SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT> {
 /// Vector-Matrix-Vector message for polynomial commitment transformation
 ///
 /// Contains C, D₂, E₁. In transparent mode, E₂ = y·Γ₂,fin is computed by verifier.
-/// In ZK mode, y is committed rather than revealed.
+/// In ZK mode, E₂ and y_com are stored in the proof's optional fields.
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 pub struct VMVMessage<G1, GT> {
     /// C = e(MSM(T_vec', v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_c·HT
@@ -55,27 +55,6 @@ pub struct VMVMessage<G1, GT> {
     pub e1: G1,
 }
 
-/// ZK VMV message with committed evaluation
-///
-/// In ZK mode, the evaluation y is not revealed. Instead, we commit to it:
-/// `y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1`
-///
-/// The Sigma1 proof ties y_com to E2, proving they commit to the same y.
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-pub struct ZkVMVMessage<G1, G2, GT> {
-    /// C = e(MSM(T_vec', v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_c·HT
-    pub c: GT,
-    /// D₂ = e(MSM(Γ₁\[nu\], v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_d2·HT
-    pub d2: GT,
-    /// E₁ = MSM(T_vec', L_vec) + r_e1·H1
-    pub e1: G1,
-    /// E₂ = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2 (committed evaluation on G2 side)
-    pub e2: G2,
-    /// y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1 (commitment to evaluation)
-    pub y_com: G1,
-}
-
 /// Final scalar product message (Section 3.1)
 ///
 /// Contains E₁, E₂ for the final pairing verification
diff --git a/src/proof.rs b/src/proof.rs
index 7c2ead0..a4bd0a9 100644
--- a/src/proof.rs
+++ b/src/proof.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@
 //! - Final scalar product message
 //!
 //! For ZK mode, the proof additionally contains:
-//! - ScalarProductProof (Σ-protocol) for zero-knowledge verification
+//! - E2 and y_com (blinded VMV extension)
+//! - Sigma proofs for ZK verification
 
 use crate::messages::*;
 use crate::primitives::arithmetic::Group;
@@ -17,75 +18,46 @@ use crate::primitives::arithmetic::Group;
 /// at a given point. It consists of messages from the interactive protocol made
 /// non-interactive via Fiat-Shamir.
 ///
-/// The proof includes the matrix dimensions (nu, sigma) used during proof generation,
-/// which the verifier uses to ensure consistency with the evaluation point.
-///
-/// In ZK mode (when `zk` feature is enabled and `scalar_product_proof` is `Some`),
-/// verification uses the Σ-protocol to verify the final inner product relation
-/// without revealing intermediate values.
+/// In ZK mode (when `zk` feature is enabled), additional fields contain the
+/// sigma proofs and blinded values needed for zero-knowledge verification.
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 pub struct DoryProof<G1: Group, G2, GT> {
     /// Vector-Matrix-Vector message for PCS transformation
     pub vmv_message: VMVMessage<G1, GT>,
 
-    /// First reduce messages for each round (nu rounds total)
+    /// First reduce messages for each round
     pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
 
-    /// Second reduce messages for each round (nu rounds total)
+    /// Second reduce messages for each round
     pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
 
     /// Final scalar product message
     pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
 
-    /// ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol)
-    ///
-    /// Present only in ZK mode. When `Some`, verification uses `verify_final_zk`
-    /// which incorporates the Σ-protocol to handle blinded values.
-    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    pub scalar_product_proof: Option<ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, G1::Scalar, GT>>,
-
     /// Log₂ of number of rows in the coefficient matrix
     pub nu: usize,
 
     /// Log₂ of number of columns in the coefficient matrix
     pub sigma: usize,
-}
 
-/// A complete Dory ZK evaluation proof
-///
-/// In ZK mode, the evaluation `y` is not revealed. Instead:
-/// - `y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1` commits to the evaluation
-/// - `e2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2` is the blinded E2 for the reduce protocol
-/// - Sigma1 proves y_com and e2 commit to the same y
-/// - Sigma2 proves the VMV relation holds with blinds
-/// - ScalarProductProof proves the final inner product relation
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-pub struct ZkDoryProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
-    /// ZK VMV message with committed evaluation
-    pub vmv_message: ZkVMVMessage<G1, G2, GT>,
-
-    /// First reduce messages for each round
-    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-
-    /// Second reduce messages for each round
-    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
+    // ZK-specific fields (present when zk feature is enabled)
+    /// E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2 (blinded VMV extension)
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    pub e2: Option<G2>,
 
-    /// Final scalar product message
-    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
+    /// y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1 (commitment to evaluation)
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    pub y_com: Option<G1>,
 
     /// Sigma1 proof: proves y_com and e2 commit to same y
-    pub sigma1_proof: Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F>,
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    pub sigma1_proof: Option<Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, G1::Scalar>>,
 
     /// Sigma2 proof: proves VMV relation holds with blinds
-    pub sigma2_proof: Sigma2Proof<F, GT>,
-
-    /// ZK scalar product proof
-    pub scalar_product_proof: ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT>,
-
-    /// Log₂ of number of rows in the coefficient matrix
-    pub nu: usize,
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    pub sigma2_proof: Option<Sigma2Proof<G1::Scalar, GT>>,
 
-    /// Log₂ of number of columns in the coefficient matrix
-    pub sigma: usize,
+    /// ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol)
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    pub scalar_product_proof: Option<ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, G1::Scalar, GT>>,
 }
diff --git a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
index cc5aa97..4ab81d7 100644
--- a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+++ b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
@@ -15,11 +15,24 @@ use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{DoryRoutines, Field, Group, PairingCurve};
 use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 use std::marker::PhantomData;
 
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-use crate::mode::ZK;
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 use crate::primitives::transcript::Transcript;
 
+/// Scalar field type alias for a pairing curve.
+type Scalar<E> = <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar;
+
+/// Accumulated blinds tuple (r_c, r_d1, r_d2) for ZK mode.
+type Blinds<E> = (Scalar<E>, Scalar<E>, Scalar<E>);
+
+/// ZK scalar product proof type alias.
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+type ZkScalarProductProof<E> = ScalarProductProof<
+    <E as PairingCurve>::G1,
+    <E as PairingCurve>::G2,
+    Scalar<E>,
+    <E as PairingCurve>::GT,
+>;
+
 /// Prover state for the Dory opening protocol
 ///
 /// Maintains the current state of the prover during the interactive protocol.
@@ -113,42 +126,6 @@ pub struct DoryVerifierState<E: PairingCurve> {
     setup: VerifierSetup<E>,
 }
 
-/// Type alias for first message with blinds (r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r)
-pub type FirstMessageWithBlinds<E> = (
-    FirstReduceMessage<<E as PairingCurve>::G1, <E as PairingCurve>::G2, <E as PairingCurve>::GT>,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-);
-
-/// Type alias for second message with blinds (r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus, r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus)
-pub type SecondMessageWithBlinds<E> = (
-    SecondReduceMessage<<E as PairingCurve>::G1, <E as PairingCurve>::G2, <E as PairingCurve>::GT>,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-);
-
-/// Type alias for accumulated blinds (r_c, r_d1, r_d2)
-pub type Blinds<E> = (
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-);
-
-/// Type alias for ZK scalar product proof
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub type ZkScalarProductProof<E> = ScalarProductProof<
-    <E as PairingCurve>::G1,
-    <E as PairingCurve>::G2,
-    <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    <E as PairingCurve>::GT,
->;
-
 impl<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode> DoryProverState<'a, E, M>
 where
     <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
@@ -226,20 +203,21 @@ where
         state
     }
 
-    /// Compute first reduce message for current round
-    ///
-    /// Computes D1L, D1R, D2L, D2R, E1β, E2β based on current state.
-    /// In ZK mode, samples blinds and masks the D values.
-    ///
-    /// Returns the message and the four sampled blinds (r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r)
-    /// which are needed by `apply_first_challenge` to accumulate blinds.
+    /// Compute first reduce message for current round. Returns (message, d1_blinds, d2_blinds).
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_first_message")]
-    pub fn compute_first_message<M1, M2, R>(&self, rng: &mut R) -> FirstMessageWithBlinds<E>
-    where
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+    pub fn compute_first_message<
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
         R: rand_core::RngCore,
-    {
+    >(
+        &self,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> (
+        FirstReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
+        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+    ) {
         assert!(
             self.num_rounds > 0,
             "Not enough rounds left in prover state"
@@ -295,16 +273,18 @@ where
         // E₂β = ⟨Γ₂, s₁⟩
         let e2_beta = M2::msm(&self.setup.g2_vec[..1 << self.num_rounds], &self.s1[..]);
 
-        let msg = FirstReduceMessage {
-            d1_left,
-            d1_right,
-            d2_left,
-            d2_right,
-            e1_beta,
-            e2_beta,
-        };
-
-        (msg, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r)
+        (
+            FirstReduceMessage {
+                d1_left,
+                d1_right,
+                d2_left,
+                d2_right,
+                e1_beta,
+                e2_beta,
+            },
+            [r_d1_l, r_d1_r],
+            [r_d2_l, r_d2_r],
+        )
     }
 
     /// Apply first challenge (beta) and combine vectors
@@ -336,20 +316,22 @@ where
         self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_d2 * *beta + self.r_d1 * beta_inv;
     }
 
-    /// Compute second reduce message for current round
-    ///
-    /// Computes C+, C-, E1+, E1-, E2+, E2- based on current state.
-    /// In ZK mode, samples blinds and masks the values.
-    ///
-    /// Returns the message and six sampled blinds needed by `apply_second_challenge`.
+    /// Compute second reduce message for current round. Returns (message, c_blinds, e1_blinds, e2_blinds).
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_second_message")]
     #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
-    pub fn compute_second_message<M1, M2, R>(&self, rng: &mut R) -> SecondMessageWithBlinds<E>
-    where
+    pub fn compute_second_message<
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
         R: rand_core::RngCore,
-    {
+    >(
+        &self,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> (
+        SecondReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
+        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+    ) {
         let n2 = 1 << (self.num_rounds - 1); // n/2
 
         // Split all vectors into left and right halves
@@ -392,44 +374,32 @@ where
         let e2_plus = M::mask(e2_plus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_plus);
         let e2_minus = M::mask(e2_minus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_minus);
 
-        let msg = SecondReduceMessage {
-            c_plus,
-            c_minus,
-            e1_plus,
-            e1_minus,
-            e2_plus,
-            e2_minus,
-        };
-
         (
-            msg, r_c_plus, r_c_minus, r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus, r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus,
+            SecondReduceMessage {
+                c_plus,
+                c_minus,
+                e1_plus,
+                e1_minus,
+                e2_plus,
+                e2_minus,
+            },
+            [r_c_plus, r_c_minus],
+            [r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus],
+            [r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus],
         )
     }
 
-    /// Apply second challenge (alpha) and fold vectors
-    ///
-    /// Reduces the vector size by half using the alpha challenge.
-    /// Also accumulates blinds from compute_first_message and compute_second_message.
+    /// Apply second challenge (alpha) and fold vectors.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::apply_second_challenge")]
-    #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
-    pub fn apply_second_challenge<M1, M2>(
+    pub fn apply_second_challenge<M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>, M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>>(
         &mut self,
         alpha: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_d1_l: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_d1_r: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_d2_l: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_d2_r: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_c_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_c_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_e1_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_e1_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_e2_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_e2_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    ) where
-        M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-        M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-    {
+        d1_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+        d2_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+        c_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+        e1_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+        e2_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
+    ) {
         let alpha_inv = (*alpha).inv().expect("alpha must be invertible");
         let n2 = 1 << (self.num_rounds - 1); // n/2
 
@@ -454,16 +424,11 @@ where
         self.s2.truncate(n2);
 
         // ZK: update accumulated blinds
-        // r_c ← r_c + α·r_c+ + α⁻¹·r_c-
-        self.r_c = self.r_c + r_c_plus * *alpha + r_c_minus * alpha_inv;
-        // r_d1 ← α·r_d1_l + r_d1_r
-        self.r_d1 = r_d1_l * *alpha + r_d1_r;
-        // r_d2 ← α⁻¹·r_d2_l + r_d2_r
-        self.r_d2 = r_d2_l * alpha_inv + r_d2_r;
-        // r_e1 ← r_e1 + α·r_e1+ + α⁻¹·r_e1-
-        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + r_e1_plus * *alpha + r_e1_minus * alpha_inv;
-        // r_e2 ← r_e2 + α·r_e2+ + α⁻¹·r_e2-
-        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + r_e2_plus * *alpha + r_e2_minus * alpha_inv;
+        self.r_c = self.r_c + c_blinds[0] * *alpha + c_blinds[1] * alpha_inv;
+        self.r_d1 = d1_blinds[0] * *alpha + d1_blinds[1];
+        self.r_d2 = d2_blinds[0] * alpha_inv + d2_blinds[1];
+        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + e1_blinds[0] * *alpha + e1_blinds[1] * alpha_inv;
+        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + e2_blinds[0] * *alpha + e2_blinds[1] * alpha_inv;
 
         // Decrement round counter
         self.num_rounds -= 1;
@@ -507,9 +472,7 @@ where
         ScalarProductMessage { e1, e2 }
     }
 
-    /// Get accumulated blinds (for ZK mode Σ-protocol)
-    ///
-    /// Returns (r_c, r_d1, r_d2) which are needed for the ZK scalar product proof.
+    /// Get accumulated blinds (r_c, r_d1, r_d2) for ZK mode Σ-protocol.
     pub fn blinds(&self) -> Blinds<E> {
         (self.r_c, self.r_d1, self.r_d2)
     }
@@ -596,112 +559,9 @@ where
     }
 }
 
-/// ZK-specific methods for DoryProverState
-///
-/// These methods are only available when the `zk` feature is enabled and
-/// the prover state is parameterized with the `ZK` mode marker.
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'_, E, ZK>
-where
-    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-    E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-{
-    /// Generate ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol)
-    ///
-    /// Proves knowledge of (v1, v2, rC, rD1, rD2) for relation L1:
-    /// - C = e(v1, v2) + rC·HT
-    /// - D1 = e(v1, Γ2) + rD1·HT
-    /// - D2 = e(Γ1, v2) + rD2·HT
-    ///
-    /// Must be called after `compute_final_message` when v1 and v2 are length 1.
-    ///
-    /// # Parameters
-    /// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for deriving challenge
-    /// - `rng`: Random number generator for sampling private blinds
-    ///
-    /// # Returns
-    /// `ScalarProductProof` containing (P1, P2, Q, R, E1, E2, r1, r2, r3)
-    pub fn scalar_product_proof<T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
-        &self,
-        transcript: &mut T,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> ZkScalarProductProof<E> {
-        debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must be length 1 after folding");
-        debug_assert_eq!(self.v2.len(), 1, "v2 must be length 1 after folding");
-
-        let v1 = self.v1[0];
-        let v2 = self.v2[0];
-        let gamma1 = self.setup.g1_vec[0];
-        let gamma2 = self.setup.g2_vec[0];
-
-        type F<E> = <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar;
-
-        // Sample random scalars from RNG (private to prover)
-        let s_d1: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let s_d2: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let d1 = gamma1.scale(&s_d1);
-        let d2 = gamma2.scale(&s_d2);
-
-        // Sample blinding scalars from RNG (private to prover)
-        let r_p1: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let r_p2: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let r_q: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let r_r: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-
-        // Compute first message: P1, P2, Q, R
-        // P1 = e(d1, Γ2) + rP1·HT
-        let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &gamma2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p1);
-        // P2 = e(Γ1, d2) + rP2·HT
-        let p2 = E::pair(&gamma1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p2);
-        // Q = e(d1, v2) + e(v1, d2) + rQ·HT
-        let q = E::pair(&d1, &v2) + E::pair(&v1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_q);
-        // R = e(d1, d2) + rR·HT
-        let r = E::pair(&d1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_r);
-
-        // Append first message to transcript and derive challenge
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &p1);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &p2);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &q);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &r);
-        let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
-
-        // Compute response: E1, E2, r1, r2, r3
-        // E1 = d1 + c·v1
-        let e1 = d1 + v1.scale(&c);
-        // E2 = d2 + c·v2
-        let e2 = d2 + v2.scale(&c);
-        // r1 = rP1 + c·rD1
-        let r1 = r_p1 + c * self.r_d1;
-        // r2 = rP2 + c·rD2
-        let r2 = r_p2 + c * self.r_d2;
-        // r3 = rR + c·rQ + c²·rC
-        let c_sq = c * c;
-        let r3 = r_r + c * r_q + c_sq * self.r_c;
-
-        ScalarProductProof {
-            p1,
-            p2,
-            q,
-            r,
-            e1,
-            e2,
-            r1,
-            r2,
-            r3,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-/// Generate Sigma1 proof: proves knowledge of (y, rE2) such that E2 = y·Γ2,fin + rE2·H2
-///
-/// Also proves yC = y·Γ1,fin + ry·H1 for commitment consistency.
-///
-/// # Generator semantics
-/// - Γ1,fin = g1_vec\[0\], Γ2,fin = g2_vec\[0\] (commitment bases)
-/// - H1 = h1, H2 = h2 (blinding bases, linearly independent from Γ_fin)
+/// Generate Sigma1 proof: proves knowledge of (y, rE2) s.t. E2 = y·Γ2,fin + rE2·H2.
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E, T, R>(
+pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
     y: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
     r_e2: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
     r_y: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
@@ -710,48 +570,32 @@ pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E, T, R>(
     rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>
 where
-    E: PairingCurve,
     <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
     E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
-    R: rand_core::RngCore,
 {
-    // Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0], Γ1,fin = g1_vec[0]
-    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
-    let g1_fin = &setup.g1_vec[0];
-
-    // Sample random k1, k2, k3 from RNG (private to prover)
-    let k1 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
-    let k2 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
-    let k3 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
-
-    // A1 = k1·Γ2,fin + k2·H2 (commitment for E2 relation)
+    let (g2_fin, g1_fin) = (&setup.g2_vec[0], &setup.g1_vec[0]);
+    let (k1, k2, k3) = (
+        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
+        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
+        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
+    );
     let a1 = g2_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2);
-    // A2 = k1·Γ1,fin + k3·H1 (commitment for yC relation)
     let a2 = g1_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h1.scale(&k3);
-
-    // Append commitments to transcript
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a1", &a1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a2", &a2);
-
-    // Get challenge
     let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma1_c");
-
-    // Compute responses
-    let z1 = k1 + c * *y;
-    let z2 = k2 + c * *r_e2;
-    let z3 = k3 + c * *r_y;
-
-    Sigma1Proof { a1, a2, z1, z2, z3 }
+    Sigma1Proof {
+        a1,
+        a2,
+        z1: k1 + c * *y,
+        z2: k2 + c * *r_e2,
+        z3: k3 + c * *r_y,
+    }
 }
 
-/// Verify Sigma1 proof
-///
-/// # Generator semantics
-/// - g1_0 = Γ1,fin, g2_0 = Γ2,fin (commitment bases in verifier setup)
-/// - h1 = H1, h2 = H2 (blinding bases)
+/// Verify Sigma1 proof.
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub fn verify_sigma1_proof<E, T>(
+pub fn verify_sigma1_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
     e2: &E::G2,
     y_commit: &E::G1,
     proof: &Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
@@ -759,89 +603,57 @@ pub fn verify_sigma1_proof<E, T>(
     transcript: &mut T,
 ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
 where
-    E: PairingCurve,
     <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
     E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
 {
-    // Reconstruct challenge
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a1", &proof.a1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a2", &proof.a2);
     let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma1_c");
-
     // Check E2 relation: z1·Γ2,fin + z2·H2 = A1 + c·E2
-    // Γ2,fin = g2_0, H2 = h2
-    let lhs1 = setup.g2_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h2.scale(&proof.z2);
-    let rhs1 = proof.a1 + e2.scale(&c);
-    if lhs1 != rhs1 {
+    if setup.g2_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h2.scale(&proof.z2) != proof.a1 + e2.scale(&c) {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
     }
-
     // Check yC relation: z1·Γ1,fin + z3·H1 = A2 + c·yC
-    // Γ1,fin = g1_0, H1 = h1
-    let lhs2 = setup.g1_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h1.scale(&proof.z3);
-    let rhs2 = proof.a2 + y_commit.scale(&c);
-    if lhs2 != rhs2 {
+    if setup.g1_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h1.scale(&proof.z3) != proof.a2 + y_commit.scale(&c) {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
     }
-
     Ok(())
 }
 
-/// Generate Sigma2 proof: proves e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2)
-///
-/// Where t1 = rE1 + rv and t2 = -rD2.
-///
-/// # Generator semantics
-/// - Γ2,fin = g2_vec\[0\] (commitment base)
-/// - H1 = h1, H2 = h2 (blinding bases)
+/// Generate Sigma2 proof: proves e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2).
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E, T, R>(
-    t1: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, // rE1 + rv
-    t2: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, // -rD2
+pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
+    t1: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    t2: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
     rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Sigma2Proof<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, E::GT>
 where
-    E: PairingCurve,
     <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
     E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
     E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
-    R: rand_core::RngCore,
 {
-    // Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0]
-    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
-
-    // Sample random k1, k2 from RNG (private to prover)
-    let k1 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
-    let k2 = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng);
-
-    // A = e(H1, k1·Γ2,fin + k2·H2)
-    let g2_term = g2_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2);
-    let a = E::pair(&setup.h1, &g2_term);
-
-    // Append commitment to transcript
+    let (k1, k2) = (
+        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
+        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
+    );
+    let a = E::pair(
+        &setup.h1,
+        &(setup.g2_vec[0].scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2)),
+    );
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma2_a", &a);
-
-    // Get challenge
     let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma2_c");
-
-    // Compute responses
-    let z1 = k1 + c * *t1;
-    let z2 = k2 + c * *t2;
-
-    Sigma2Proof { a, z1, z2 }
+    Sigma2Proof {
+        a,
+        z1: k1 + c * *t1,
+        z2: k2 + c * *t2,
+    }
 }
 
-/// Verify Sigma2 proof: e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2)
-///
-/// # Generator semantics
-/// - g2_0 = Γ2,fin (commitment base in verifier setup)
-/// - h1 = H1, h2 = H2 (blinding bases)
+/// Verify Sigma2 proof.
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub fn verify_sigma2_proof<E, T>(
+pub fn verify_sigma2_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
     e1: &E::G1,
     d2: &E::GT,
     proof: &Sigma2Proof<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, E::GT>,
@@ -849,28 +661,18 @@ pub fn verify_sigma2_proof<E, T>(
     transcript: &mut T,
 ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
 where
-    E: PairingCurve,
     <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
     E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
     E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
 {
-    // Reconstruct challenge
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma2_a", &proof.a);
     let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma2_c");
-
-    // Compute expected value: e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2
-    // Γ2,fin = g2_0
-    let e1_pair = E::pair(e1, &setup.g2_0);
-    let expected = e1_pair - *d2;
-
-    // Check: e(H1, z1·Γ2,fin + z2·H2) = A + c·expected
-    // Γ2,fin = g2_0, H2 = h2
-    let g2_term = setup.g2_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h2.scale(&proof.z2);
-    let lhs = E::pair(&setup.h1, &g2_term);
-    let rhs = proof.a + expected.scale(&c);
-
-    if lhs == rhs {
+    let expected = E::pair(e1, &setup.g2_0) - *d2;
+    let lhs = E::pair(
+        &setup.h1,
+        &(setup.g2_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h2.scale(&proof.z2)),
+    );
+    if lhs == proof.a + expected.scale(&c) {
         Ok(())
     } else {
         Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
@@ -878,26 +680,7 @@ where
 }
 
 impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
-    /// Create new verifier state
-    ///
-    /// # Parameters
-    /// - `c`: Initial inner product value
-    /// - `d1`: Initial d1 value (from VMV)
-    /// - `d2`: Initial d2 value (from VMV)
-    /// - `e1`: Initial e1 value
-    /// - `e2`: Initial e2 value
-    ///
-    /// Construct verifier state for O(1) accumulation
-    ///
-    /// - `s1_coords`: Per-round coordinates for s1 (right_vec in prover)
-    /// - `s2_coords`: Per-round coordinates for s2 (left_vec in prover)
-    /// - `num_rounds`: Number of rounds
-    /// - `setup`: Verifier setup parameters
-    ///
-    /// Note: `e1` and `d2` are stored both as initial values (for batched VMV check)
-    /// and as accumulators (updated during reduce rounds)
-    /// this is because the VMV check happens before the folding rounds, so we need to save
-    /// the value for the final batched pairing check.
+    /// Create new verifier state for O(1) accumulation.
     #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
     pub fn new(
         c: E::GT,
@@ -1003,56 +786,7 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         self.num_rounds -= 1;
     }
 
-    /// Verify final scalar product message
-    ///
-    /// Applies fold-scalars transformation and checks the final pairing equation.
-    /// Must be called when num_rounds=0 after all reduce rounds are complete.
-    ///
-    /// # Generator semantics
-    /// - g1_0, g2_0: Final generators (Γ1,fin, Γ2,fin) used as commitment bases
-    /// - h1, h2: Blinding generators (H1, H2) used for zero-knowledge masking
-    ///
-    /// # Non-optimized Protocol Equations
-    ///
-    /// ## VMV Check (batched together with the final pairing check)
-    ///
-    /// The VMV protocol requires: `D₂_init = e(E₁_init, Γ2,fin)` = `e(E₁_init, g2_0)`
-    ///
-    /// This was originally checked as a standalone pairing in `verify_evaluation_proof`.
-    /// We defer it here to batch with other pairings.
-    ///
-    /// ## Fold-Scalars Updates
-    ///
-    /// ```text
-    /// C' ← C + (s₁·s₂)·HT + γ·e(H₁, E₂) + γ⁻¹·e(E₁, H₂)
-    /// D₁' ← D₁ + e(H₁, (s₁·γ)·Γ₂₀)
-    /// D₂' ← D₂ + e((s₂·γ⁻¹)·Γ₁₀, H₂)
-    /// ```
-    ///
-    /// ## Final Verification
-    ///
-    /// ```text
-    /// e(E₁ + d·Γ₁₀, E₂ + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀) = C' + χ₀ + d·D₂' + d⁻¹·D₁'
-    /// ```
-    ///
-    /// # Multi-Pairing Optimization
-    ///
-    /// ## Batching the VMV Check
-    ///
-    /// We use random linear combination with challenge `d²` to defer the VMV check.
-    /// The VMV check uses Γ2,fin (g2_0), separate from the fold-scalars blinding which uses H₂ (h2).
-    ///
-    /// ## Final Combined Check (4 pairings)
-    ///
-    /// ```text
-    /// e(E₁_final + d·Γ₁₀, E₂_final + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀)           // Pair 1: main verification
-    ///   · e(H₁, (-γ)·(E₂_acc + (d⁻¹·s₁)·Γ₂₀))           // Pair 2: γ·e(H₁, E₂) term
-    ///   · e((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀), H₂)           // Pair 3: γ⁻¹·e(E₁, H₂) term
-    ///   · e(d²·E₁_init, Γ2,fin)                          // Pair 4: deferred VMV check
-    ///   = T + d²·D₂_init
-    /// ```
-    ///
-    /// This is 4 miller loops + 1 final exponentiation (vs 7+ for naive check)
+    /// Verify final scalar product message (4 pairings batched with VMV check).
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryVerifierState::verify_final")]
     pub fn verify_final(
         &mut self,
@@ -1119,87 +853,14 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         }
     }
 
-    /// Verify final scalar product with ZK proof (Σ-protocol)
-    ///
-    /// Verifies knowledge of (v1, v2, rC, rD1, rD2) for relation L1:
-    /// - C = e(v1, v2) + rC·HT
-    /// - D1 = e(v1, Γ2) + rD1·HT
-    /// - D2 = e(Γ1, v2) + rD2·HT
-    ///
-    /// Verification equation from Dory paper:
-    /// e(E1 + d·Γ1, E2 + d⁻¹·Γ2) = χ + R + c·Q + c²·C + d·P2 + d·c·D2
-    ///                            + d⁻¹·P1 + d⁻¹·c·D1 - (r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
-    ///
-    /// # Parameters
-    /// - `proof`: ZK Σ-protocol proof containing (P1, P2, Q, R, E1, E2, r1, r2, r3)
-    /// - `d`: Final batching challenge from transcript
-    /// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for deriving challenge c
-    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryVerifierState::verify_final_zk")]
-    pub fn verify_final_zk<T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
-        &mut self,
-        proof: &ZkScalarProductProof<E>,
-        d: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        transcript: &mut T,
-    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-    where
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
-    {
-        debug_assert_eq!(
-            self.num_rounds, 0,
-            "num_rounds must be 0 for final verification"
-        );
-
-        let d_inv = (*d).inv().expect("d must be invertible");
-
-        // Reconstruct challenge c from transcript (must match prover's derivation)
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &proof.p1);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &proof.p2);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &proof.q);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &proof.r);
-        let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
-        let c_sq = c * c;
-
-        // LHS: e(E1 + d·Γ1, E2 + d⁻¹·Γ2)
-        let lhs_g1 = proof.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d);
-        let lhs_g2 = proof.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv);
-        let lhs = E::pair(&lhs_g1, &lhs_g2);
-
-        // RHS: χ + R + c·Q + c²·C + d·P2 + d·c·D2 + d⁻¹·P1 + d⁻¹·c·D1 - (r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
-        let mut rhs = self.setup.chi[0]; // χ
-        rhs = rhs + proof.r; // + R
-        rhs = rhs + proof.q.scale(&c); // + c·Q
-        rhs = rhs + self.c.scale(&c_sq); // + c²·C
-        rhs = rhs + proof.p2.scale(d); // + d·P2
-        rhs = rhs + self.d2.scale(&(*d * c)); // + d·c·D2
-        rhs = rhs + proof.p1.scale(&d_inv); // + d⁻¹·P1
-        rhs = rhs + self.d1.scale(&(d_inv * c)); // + d⁻¹·c·D1
-
-        // Blind correction: -(r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
-        let r_total = proof.r3 + *d * proof.r2 + d_inv * proof.r1;
-        rhs = rhs - self.setup.ht.scale(&r_total);
-
-        if lhs == rhs {
-            Ok(())
-        } else {
-            Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Verify final scalar product with ZK proof using pre-derived challenge
-    ///
-    /// Same as `verify_final_zk` but takes the challenge `c` as a parameter
-    /// instead of deriving it from transcript. Use when the caller needs to
-    /// control transcript ordering (e.g., appending P1..R before final_message).
+    /// Verify final scalar product with ZK proof using pre-derived challenge.
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryVerifierState::verify_final_zk_with_challenge")]
     pub fn verify_final_zk_with_challenge(
         &mut self,
         proof: &ZkScalarProductProof<E>,
-        c: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        d: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        c: &Scalar<E>,
+        d: &Scalar<E>,
     ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
     where
         E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
index 2930cdb..101a7f6 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 use super::*;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{create_zk_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, verify_zk_evaluation_proof, ZK};
+use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, ZK};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
@@ -190,6 +190,7 @@ fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
 }
 
 /// Test the full ZK API where y is hidden from the verifier
+/// With unified API, verifier extracts y_com from proof.y_com
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
     let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
@@ -204,29 +205,33 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(4);
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
-    // Create ZK proof - returns (proof, y_com) instead of revealing y
+    // Create ZK proof using unified API with ZK mode
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (zk_proof, y_com) =
-        create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
-            &poly,
-            &point,
-            Some(tier_1),
-            nu,
-            sigma,
-            &prover_setup,
-            &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
-        )
-        .unwrap();
+    let proof = create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        Some(tier_1),
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
 
-    // Verify ZK proof - verifier does NOT receive y, only y_com
+    // Verify y_com is present in proof
+    assert!(proof.y_com.is_some(), "ZK proof should contain y_com");
+    assert!(proof.e2.is_some(), "ZK proof should contain e2");
+
+    // Verify ZK proof - for ZK proofs, evaluation is ignored (e2 from proof is used)
     let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let result = verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+    let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
         tier_2,
-        y_com,
+        evaluation,
         &point,
-        &zk_proof,
+        &proof,
         verifier_setup,
         &mut verifier_transcript,
     );
@@ -238,9 +243,9 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
     );
 }
 
-/// Test that wrong y_com is rejected
+/// Test that tampered e2 in proof is rejected
 #[test]
-fn test_zk_wrong_y_com_rejected() {
+fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
     use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Group;
 
     let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
@@ -255,10 +260,11 @@ fn test_zk_wrong_y_com_rejected() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(4);
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (zk_proof, y_com) =
-        create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+    let mut proof =
+        create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             Some(tier_1),
@@ -270,20 +276,22 @@ fn test_zk_wrong_y_com_rejected() {
         )
         .unwrap();
 
-    // Tamper with y_com - add a random element
-    let wrong_y_com = y_com + prover_setup.h1.scale(&ArkFr::from_u64(42));
+    // Tamper with e2 in the proof
+    if let Some(ref mut e2) = proof.e2 {
+        *e2 = *e2 + prover_setup.h2.scale(&ArkFr::from_u64(42));
+    }
 
     let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let result = verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+    let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
         tier_2,
-        wrong_y_com,
+        evaluation,
         &point,
-        &zk_proof,
+        &proof,
         verifier_setup,
         &mut verifier_transcript,
     );
 
-    assert!(result.is_err(), "Verification should fail with wrong y_com");
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Verification should fail with tampered e2");
 }
 
 /// Test full ZK with larger polynomial
@@ -301,27 +309,27 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation_larger() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (zk_proof, y_com) =
-        create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
-            &poly,
-            &point,
-            Some(tier_1),
-            nu,
-            sigma,
-            &prover_setup,
-            &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
-        )
-        .unwrap();
+    let proof = create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        Some(tier_1),
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
 
     let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let result = verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+    let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
         tier_2,
-        y_com,
+        evaluation,
         &point,
-        &zk_proof,
+        &proof,
         verifier_setup,
         &mut verifier_transcript,
     );
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
index 25e8d4e..c58f429 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use super::*;
 use ark_serialize::CanonicalSerialize;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{create_zk_evaluation_proof, setup, verify_zk_evaluation_proof};
+use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, setup, verify, DoryProof, ZK};
 use rand::rngs::StdRng;
 use rand::SeedableRng;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
@@ -59,27 +59,26 @@ fn bucket_from_serializable<T: CanonicalSerialize>(elem: &T) -> usize {
     (bytes[0] as usize) % NUM_BUCKETS
 }
 
+type ArkDoryProof = DoryProof<
+    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG1,
+    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG2,
+    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
+>;
+
 /// Collect bucket statistics from a full ZK proof (with hidden y)
-fn collect_full_zk_proof_stats(
-    proof: &dory_pcs::ZkDoryProof<
-        dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG1,
-        dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG2,
-        ArkFr,
-        dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
-    >,
-    y_com: &dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG1,
-    tracker: &mut BucketTracker,
-) {
-    // ZK VMV message elements - includes y_com and prover-computed e2
+fn collect_full_zk_proof_stats(proof: &ArkDoryProof, tracker: &mut BucketTracker) {
+    // VMV message elements
     tracker.record("zk_vmv_c", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.c));
     tracker.record("zk_vmv_d2", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.d2));
     tracker.record("zk_vmv_e1", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.e1));
-    tracker.record("zk_vmv_e2", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.e2)); // Prover-computed E2
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_vmv_y_com",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.y_com),
-    ); // Commitment to y
-    tracker.record("zk_y_com_input", bucket_from_serializable(y_com)); // y_com returned to caller
+
+    // ZK-specific fields from proof
+    if let Some(ref e2) = proof.e2 {
+        tracker.record("zk_vmv_e2", bucket_from_serializable(e2));
+    }
+    if let Some(ref y_com) = proof.y_com {
+        tracker.record("zk_vmv_y_com", bucket_from_serializable(y_com));
+    }
 
     // First reduce messages (D values only - e1_beta/e2_beta are public)
     for (i, msg) in proof.first_messages.iter().enumerate() {
@@ -142,75 +141,33 @@ fn collect_full_zk_proof_stats(
     );
 
     // Sigma1 proof (proves y_com and E2 commit to same y)
-    tracker.record(
-        "sigma1_a1",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.a1),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "sigma1_a2",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.a2),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "sigma1_z1",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.z1),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "sigma1_z2",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.z2),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "sigma1_z3",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma1_proof.z3),
-    );
+    if let Some(ref sigma1) = proof.sigma1_proof {
+        tracker.record("sigma1_a1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.a1));
+        tracker.record("sigma1_a2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.a2));
+        tracker.record("sigma1_z1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z1));
+        tracker.record("sigma1_z2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z2));
+        tracker.record("sigma1_z3", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z3));
+    }
 
     // Sigma2 proof (proves VMV relation)
-    tracker.record("sigma2_a", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma2_proof.a));
-    tracker.record(
-        "sigma2_z1",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma2_proof.z1),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "sigma2_z2",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.sigma2_proof.z2),
-    );
+    if let Some(ref sigma2) = proof.sigma2_proof {
+        tracker.record("sigma2_a", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.a));
+        tracker.record("sigma2_z1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.z1));
+        tracker.record("sigma2_z2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.z2));
+    }
 
     // Scalar product proof
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_p1",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.p1),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_p2",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.p2),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_q",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.q),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_r",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.r),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_e1",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.e1),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_e2",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.e2),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_r1",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.r1),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_r2",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.r2),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_sp_r3",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.scalar_product_proof.r3),
-    );
+    if let Some(ref sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_p1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.p1));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_p2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.p2));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_q", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.q));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_r", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_e1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.e1));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_e2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.e2));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_r1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r1));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_r2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r2));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_r3", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r3));
+    }
 }
 
 /// Statistical test for zero-knowledge property (full ZK with hidden y).
@@ -219,6 +176,7 @@ fn collect_full_zk_proof_stats(
 /// that all resulting proof elements (including y_com, Sigma1, Sigma2) are
 /// statistically indistinguishable from uniform random.
 #[test]
+#[ignore] // Long-running statistical test
 fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
     const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 100;
 
@@ -248,9 +206,10 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                 .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
+            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, y_com) =
-                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+            let proof =
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -262,21 +221,19 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                 )
                 .unwrap();
 
-            // Verify proof is valid (without revealing y!)
+            // Verify proof is valid
             let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(
-                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                    tier_2,
-                    y_com,
-                    &point,
-                    &proof,
-                    verifier_setup.clone(),
-                    &mut verifier_transcript,
-                )
-                .is_ok()
-            );
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_zeros);
+            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                tier_2,
+                evaluation,
+                &point,
+                &proof,
+                verifier_setup.clone(),
+                &mut verifier_transcript,
+            )
+            .is_ok());
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_zeros);
         }
 
         // Distribution B: All-ones polynomial (y=2^n for point=(0,0,...))
@@ -288,9 +245,10 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                 .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
+            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, y_com) =
-                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+            let proof =
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -303,19 +261,17 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                 .unwrap();
 
             let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(
-                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                    tier_2,
-                    y_com,
-                    &point,
-                    &proof,
-                    verifier_setup.clone(),
-                    &mut verifier_transcript,
-                )
-                .is_ok()
-            );
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_ones);
+            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                tier_2,
+                evaluation,
+                &point,
+                &proof,
+                verifier_setup.clone(),
+                &mut verifier_transcript,
+            )
+            .is_ok());
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_ones);
         }
 
         // Distribution C: Random polynomial
@@ -326,9 +282,10 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                 .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
+            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, y_com) =
-                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+            let proof =
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -341,19 +298,17 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                 .unwrap();
 
             let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(
-                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                    tier_2,
-                    y_com,
-                    &point,
-                    &proof,
-                    verifier_setup.clone(),
-                    &mut verifier_transcript,
-                )
-                .is_ok()
-            );
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_random);
+            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                tier_2,
+                evaluation,
+                &point,
+                &proof,
+                verifier_setup.clone(),
+                &mut verifier_transcript,
+            )
+            .is_ok());
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_random);
         }
     }
 
@@ -408,6 +363,7 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
 /// Test that proof distributions from different witnesses are similar (two-sample test)
 /// Uses full ZK API with hidden y to test all proof elements including y_com.
 #[test]
+#[ignore] // Long-running statistical test
 fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
     const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 80;
 
@@ -435,9 +391,10 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
                 .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
+            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, y_com) =
-                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+            let proof =
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -450,19 +407,17 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
                 .unwrap();
 
             let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(
-                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                    tier_2,
-                    y_com,
-                    &point,
-                    &proof,
-                    verifier_setup.clone(),
-                    &mut verifier_transcript,
-                )
-                .is_ok()
-            );
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_skewed);
+            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                tier_2,
+                evaluation,
+                &point,
+                &proof,
+                verifier_setup.clone(),
+                &mut verifier_transcript,
+            )
+            .is_ok());
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_skewed);
         }
 
         // Uniform: Random polynomial (y will be random)
@@ -473,9 +428,10 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
                 .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
+            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, y_com) =
-                create_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, _>(
+            let proof =
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -488,19 +444,17 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
                 .unwrap();
 
             let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(
-                verify_zk_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                    tier_2,
-                    y_com,
-                    &point,
-                    &proof,
-                    verifier_setup.clone(),
-                    &mut verifier_transcript,
-                )
-                .is_ok()
-            );
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &y_com, &mut tracker_uniform);
+            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+                tier_2,
+                evaluation,
+                &point,
+                &proof,
+                verifier_setup.clone(),
+                &mut verifier_transcript,
+            )
+            .is_ok());
+
+            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_uniform);
         }
     }
 

From 7bbfc69a0d80aaf5db802539238e1dbef73be9ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:33:56 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 03/16] refactor: rm mds

---
 ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md | 357 ------------------
 dory_paper_reference.md    | 176 ---------
 dory_zk_analysis.md        | 363 ------------------
 zk_refactor_plan.md        | 737 -------------------------------------
 4 files changed, 1633 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md
 delete mode 100644 dory_paper_reference.md
 delete mode 100644 dory_zk_analysis.md
 delete mode 100644 zk_refactor_plan.md

diff --git a/ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md b/ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md
deleted file mode 100644
index c176ef0..0000000
--- a/ZK_IMPLEMENTATION_AUDIT.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,357 +0,0 @@
-# Dory ZK Implementation Audit
-
-This document compares the current implementation against the Dory paper's ZK requirements.
-
----
-
-## Executive Summary
-
-**Current State: Partially Implemented (Phase 1 Complete, Phase 2 Missing)**
-
-The implementation has:
-- ✅ Mode trait abstraction (`Transparent` / `ZK`)
-- ✅ Blind sampling and masking for all protocol messages
-- ✅ Blind accumulation logic in prover state
-- ✅ Sigma proof structures defined (`Sigma1Proof`, `Sigma2Proof`, `ScalarProductProof`)
-- ✅ Sigma proof generation functions implemented
-- ✅ Sigma proof verification functions implemented
-
-**Critical Gap**: The ZK proofs produce the **same proof type** as transparent proofs (`DoryProof`), and verification uses the **same code path** that reveals `y`. The Sigma proofs exist but are **not wired into the main API**.
-
----
-
-## Detailed Analysis
-
-### 1. Mode Trait ✅ CORRECT
-
-**Implementation** (`src/mode.rs:14-65`):
-```rust
-pub trait Mode: 'static {
-    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
-    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
-}
-
-impl Mode for Transparent {
-    fn sample<F, R>(_rng: &mut R) -> F { F::zero() }
-    fn mask<G>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G { value }
-}
-
-impl Mode for ZK {
-    fn sample<F, R>(rng: &mut R) -> F { F::random(rng) }
-    fn mask<G>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G { value + base.scale(blind) }
-}
-```
-
-**Assessment**: Correct. Blinds sampled from RNG (not transcript), masking is additive.
-
----
-
-### 2. VMV Message ⚠️ PARTIAL
-
-**What's Implemented** (`src/evaluation_proof.rs:141-165`):
-```rust
-let r_c: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-let r_d2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-let r_e1: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-let r_e2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-
-let c = Mo::mask(c_raw, &setup.ht, &r_c);
-let d2 = Mo::mask(d2_raw, &setup.ht, &r_d2);
-let e1 = Mo::mask(e1_raw, &setup.h1, &r_e1);
-
-let vmv_message = VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 };  // <-- Uses non-ZK struct!
-```
-
-**What's Missing**:
-
-1. **`E_2` not computed/sent**: In ZK mode, the prover must send `E_2 = y·Γ_2,fin + r_e2·H_2`. Currently `r_e2` is sampled but `E_2` is not computed or included in the message.
-
-2. **`y_com` not computed**: The commitment `y_com = y·Γ_1,fin + r_y·H_1` is not created.
-
-3. **Wrong message type**: Uses `VMVMessage` instead of `ZkVMVMessage`.
-
-**Required Fix**:
-```rust
-// In ZK mode:
-let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
-let e2 = Mo::mask(setup.g2_vec[0].scale(&y), &setup.h2, &r_e2);
-let r_y: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
-
-let vmv_message = ZkVMVMessage { c, d2, e1, e2, y_com };
-```
-
----
-
-### 3. Reduce Round First Message ✅ CORRECT
-
-**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:237-314`):
-```rust
-let r_d1_l: F = M::sample(rng);
-let r_d1_r: F = M::sample(rng);
-let r_d2_l: F = M::sample(rng);
-let r_d2_r: F = M::sample(rng);
-
-let d1_left = M::mask(d1_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_l);
-let d1_right = M::mask(d1_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_r);
-let d2_left = M::mask(d2_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_l);
-let d2_right = M::mask(d2_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_r);
-```
-
-**Assessment**: Correct. D values properly masked with H_T.
-
----
-
-### 4. Reduce Round Second Message ✅ CORRECT
-
-**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:351-414`):
-```rust
-let r_c_plus: F = M::sample(rng);
-let r_c_minus: F = M::sample(rng);
-let r_e1_plus: F = M::sample(rng);
-// ... etc
-
-let c_plus = M::mask(c_plus_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_c_plus);
-let c_minus = M::mask(c_minus_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_c_minus);
-let e1_plus = M::mask(e1_plus_base, &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_plus);
-let e1_minus = M::mask(e1_minus_base, &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_minus);
-let e2_plus = M::mask(e2_plus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_plus);
-let e2_minus = M::mask(e2_minus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_minus);
-```
-
-**Assessment**: Correct. All values properly masked with respective generators.
-
----
-
-### 5. Blind Accumulation ⚠️ ISSUE
-
-**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:340-343, 463-477`):
-
-After first challenge (β):
-```rust
-self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_d2 * *beta + self.r_d1 * beta_inv;
-```
-
-After second challenge (α):
-```rust
-self.r_c = self.r_c + r_c_plus * *alpha + r_c_minus * alpha_inv;
-self.r_d1 = r_d1_l * *alpha + r_d1_r;
-self.r_d2 = r_d2_l * alpha_inv + r_d2_r;
-self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + r_e1_plus * *alpha + r_e1_minus * alpha_inv;
-self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + r_e2_plus * *alpha + r_e2_minus * alpha_inv;
-```
-
-**Issue**: The first challenge uses `self.r_d1` and `self.r_d2`, but these are **not yet set** from message blinds at that point. They should be folded from per-round blinds.
-
-**Paper says**:
-- After β: `r_C ← r_C + β·(r_d2_l + r_d2_r) + β⁻¹·(r_d1_l + r_d1_r)` (sum of current round blinds)
-- After α: `r_D1 ← α·r_d1_l + r_d1_r`, `r_D2 ← α⁻¹·r_d2_l + r_d2_r`
-
-**Current Code** uses `self.r_d1` and `self.r_d2` in `apply_first_challenge`, but those are set in `apply_second_challenge`. This is **inverted** - the accumulation happens after the challenge where it should use the blinds, but uses prior round's accumulated values.
-
-**Fix needed**: Pass message blinds to `apply_first_challenge` and use them directly, not the accumulated values.
-
----
-
-### 6. Final Message ✅ CORRECT
-
-**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:486-515`):
-```rust
-let e1 = self.v1[0] + self.setup.h1.scale(&gamma_s1);
-let e2 = self.v2[0] + self.setup.h2.scale(&gamma_inv_s2);
-
-// ZK: final blind accumulation
-self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_e2 * *gamma + self.r_e1 * gamma_inv;
-```
-
-**Assessment**: Correct formula for final blind accumulation.
-
----
-
-### 7. Scalar Product Σ-Protocol ✅ IMPLEMENTED (but not used)
-
-**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:551-619`):
-```rust
-pub fn scalar_product_proof<T, R>(&self, transcript: &mut T, rng: &mut R) -> ZkScalarProductProof<E> {
-    // Sample d1, d2
-    let s_d1 = F::random(rng);
-    let s_d2 = F::random(rng);
-    let d1 = gamma1.scale(&s_d1);
-    let d2 = gamma2.scale(&s_d2);
-
-    // Sample blinding scalars
-    let r_p1 = F::random(rng);
-    // ...
-
-    // Compute P1, P2, Q, R
-    let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &gamma2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p1);
-    // ...
-
-    // Get challenge c
-    let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
-
-    // Compute responses
-    let e1 = d1 + v1.scale(&c);
-    let e2 = d2 + v2.scale(&c);
-    let r1 = r_p1 + c * self.r_d1;
-    let r2 = r_p2 + c * self.r_d2;
-    let r3 = r_r + c * r_q + c_sq * self.r_c;
-
-    ScalarProductProof { p1, p2, q, r, e1, e2, r1, r2, r3 }
-}
-```
-
-**Assessment**: Implementation looks correct per Dory paper.
-
-**Issue**: This function exists but is **never called** in the proof generation flow.
-
----
-
-### 8. Sigma1 Proof (VMV Consistency) ✅ IMPLEMENTED (but not used)
-
-**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:630-672`):
-- Proves `E_2 = y·Γ_2,fin + r_E2·H_2`
-- Proves `y_com = y·Γ_1,fin + r_y·H_1`
-
-**Assessment**: Implementation looks correct.
-
-**Issue**: Never called - no `y_com` is created in the main flow.
-
----
-
-### 9. Sigma2 Proof (VMV Relation) ✅ IMPLEMENTED (but not used)
-
-**Implementation** (`src/reduce_and_fold.rs:725-762`):
-- Proves `e(E_1, Γ_2,fin) - D_2 = e(H_1, t_1·Γ_2,fin + t_2·H_2)`
-
-**Assessment**: Implementation looks correct.
-
-**Issue**: Never called.
-
----
-
-### 10. Verification ❌ CRITICAL ISSUE
-
-**Current verify path** (`src/evaluation_proof.rs:341`):
-```rust
-// E2 = y · Γ2,fin where Γ2,fin = g2_0
-let e2 = setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation);  // <-- REVEALS y!
-```
-
-**Problem**: Even when proving with `ZK` mode, verification:
-1. Takes `evaluation` as a parameter (reveals y)
-2. Computes `E_2` from `y` (doesn't use prover's blinded E_2)
-3. Uses `verify_final` not `verify_final_zk`
-
-**For true ZK**, verification should:
-1. NOT take `evaluation` as input
-2. Use prover's `E_2` from `ZkVMVMessage`
-3. Verify Sigma1 proof to confirm `y_com` and `E_2` are consistent
-4. Call `verify_final_zk` with the scalar product proof
-
----
-
-### 11. Proof Structure ❌ NOT USED
-
-**Defined** (`src/proof.rs:53-80`):
-```rust
-pub struct ZkDoryProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
-    pub vmv_message: ZkVMVMessage<G1, G2, GT>,
-    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
-    pub sigma1_proof: Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F>,
-    pub sigma2_proof: Sigma2Proof<F, GT>,
-    pub scalar_product_proof: ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT>,
-    pub nu: usize,
-    pub sigma: usize,
-}
-```
-
-**Issue**: This struct is defined but:
-1. No `create_zk_evaluation_proof` function produces it
-2. No `verify_zk_evaluation_proof` function consumes it
-3. Tests use regular `prove/verify` which produce/consume `DoryProof`
-
----
-
-## Test Analysis
-
-**Current ZK tests** (`tests/arkworks/zk.rs`):
-```rust
-let proof = prove::<_, BN254, ..., ZK, _>(...).unwrap();  // Returns DoryProof
-verify::<_, BN254, ...>(tier_2, evaluation, &point, &proof, ...);  // Takes evaluation!
-```
-
-**What's being tested**: The masking of intermediate protocol messages.
-
-**What's NOT tested**:
-- Hiding the evaluation `y`
-- Sigma proofs
-- ZK verification path
-
-The tests pass because the underlying **values** are correct (masked values unmask to correct values), but the protocol is not actually zero-knowledge since `y` is still revealed to the verifier.
-
----
-
-## Summary of Issues
-
-| Component | Status | Issue |
-|-----------|--------|-------|
-| Mode trait | ✅ | - |
-| VMV masking | ✅ | Values masked correctly |
-| VMV message type | ❌ | Uses `VMVMessage` not `ZkVMVMessage` |
-| E_2 computation | ❌ | Not sent by prover in ZK mode |
-| y_com computation | ❌ | Not created |
-| Reduce masking | ✅ | All values masked correctly |
-| Blind accumulation | ⚠️ | Order may be wrong in first challenge |
-| Final masking | ✅ | Correct |
-| ScalarProductProof | ✅ | Implemented correctly |
-| Sigma1Proof | ✅ | Implemented correctly |
-| Sigma2Proof | ✅ | Implemented correctly |
-| ZkDoryProof struct | ✅ | Defined correctly |
-| `prove` API (ZK) | ❌ | Returns `DoryProof`, not `ZkDoryProof` |
-| `verify` API (ZK) | ❌ | Takes `evaluation` as input, reveals `y` |
-| verify_final_zk | ✅ | Implemented but not used |
-
----
-
-## Required Work to Complete ZK
-
-### Phase 1: Fix Blind Accumulation Order
-1. Modify `apply_first_challenge` to take message blinds
-2. Use message blinds (sum) directly, not accumulated state
-
-### Phase 2: Create ZK Proof Generation
-1. Add `create_zk_evaluation_proof` function that:
-   - Computes `E_2 = y·Γ_2,fin + r_e2·H_2`
-   - Computes `y_com = y·Γ_1,fin + r_y·H_1`
-   - Creates `ZkVMVMessage`
-   - Generates `Sigma1Proof`
-   - Generates `Sigma2Proof`
-   - Generates `ScalarProductProof`
-   - Returns `ZkDoryProof`
-
-### Phase 3: Create ZK Verification
-1. Add `verify_zk_evaluation_proof` function that:
-   - Does NOT take `evaluation` as input
-   - Verifies `Sigma1Proof`
-   - Verifies `Sigma2Proof`
-   - Uses prover's `E_2` from message
-   - Calls `verify_final_zk` with scalar product proof
-
-### Phase 4: Update Tests
-1. Add tests that verify `y` is not revealed
-2. Test that verification works without knowing `y`
-3. Test Sigma proof soundness (invalid proofs rejected)
-
----
-
-## Conclusion
-
-The implementation has laid excellent groundwork with:
-- Correct masking/blinding infrastructure
-- Correct Sigma proof implementations
-- Correct proof structures
-
-But it's **incomplete** because the ZK code paths are not integrated into the main `prove`/`verify` API. Currently, using `ZK` mode only masks intermediate values but still reveals `y` to the verifier - it's not truly zero-knowledge.
diff --git a/dory_paper_reference.md b/dory_paper_reference.md
deleted file mode 100644
index cb33427..0000000
--- a/dory_paper_reference.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,176 +0,0 @@
-# Dory: Efficient, Transparent Arguments for Generalised Inner Products and Polynomial Commitments
-
-**Author:** Jonathan Lee
-**Published:** TCC 2021 (Theory of Cryptography Conference)
-**IACR ePrint:** [2020/1274](https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/1274)
-**Springer:** [LNCS vol 13043](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-90453-1_1)
-**License:** Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)
-
----
-
-## Abstract
-
-Dory is a transparent setup, public-coin interactive argument for proving correctness of an inner-pairing product between committed vectors of elements of the two source groups. For a product of vectors of length n, proofs consist of 6 log n target group elements, one element from each source group, and 3 scalars. Verifier work is dominated by an O(log n) multi-exponentiation in the target group and O(1) pairings. Security is reduced to the standard SXDH assumption in the standard model.
-
-Dory is applied to build a multivariate polynomial commitment scheme via the Fiat-Shamir transform. For a dense polynomial with n coefficients:
-- Prover work to compute a commitment is dominated by a multi-exponentiation in one source group of size n
-- Prover work to show that a commitment to an evaluation is correct is O(n^(log 8/log 25)) in general, or O(n^(1/2)) for univariate or multilinear polynomials
-- Communication complexity and Verifier work are both O(log n)
-
----
-
-## Complexity Summary
-
-| Metric | Complexity |
-|--------|------------|
-| Setup | Transparent (no toxic waste) |
-| Proof size | 6 log n target group elements + O(1) |
-| Verifier work | O(log n) multi-exp in G_T + O(1) pairings |
-| Prover work (general) | O(n^(log 8/log 25)) ≈ O(n^0.65) |
-| Prover work (univariate/multilinear) | O(√n) |
-| Commitment size | 192 bytes (at n = 2²⁰) |
-| Security assumption | SXDH (Symmetric External Diffie-Hellman) |
-
----
-
-## Core Technical Contributions
-
-### 1. Inner-Pairing-Product Commitments
-
-Dory employs inner-pairing-product commitments utilizing both G₁ and G₂ groups. The groups must not equal each other for DDH to hold and the scheme to be binding. The commitment is expressed as an inner product: ⟨vector, commitment_key⟩.
-
-For a pairing group (G₁, G₂, G_T):
-- If the message is a vector in G₁, the commitment key is a vector in G₂
-- If the message is a vector in G₂, the commitment key is a vector in G₁
-- The commitment itself lives in G_T
-
-This structure-preserving symmetry between messages and commitment keys is a key insight.
-
-### 2. Recursive Folding (Reduce-and-Fold)
-
-The core technique is the observation that for any vectors u_L, u_R, v_L, v_R and any non-zero scalar α:
-
-```
-⟨u_L || u_R, v_L || v_R⟩ = ⟨α·u_L + u_R, α⁻¹·v_L + v_R⟩ - α·⟨u_L, v_R⟩ - α⁻¹·⟨u_R, v_L⟩
-```
-
-This identity allows reducing a claim about the inner product ⟨u, v⟩ of vectors of length n to claims about inner products of vectors of length n/2.
-
-**Protocol Flow:**
-1. Prover sends cross-terms: L = ⟨u_L, v_R⟩ and R = ⟨u_R, v_L⟩
-2. Verifier sends random challenge α
-3. Both parties compute folded vectors: u' = α·u_L + u_R and v' = α⁻¹·v_L + v_R
-4. Recurse until vectors have length 1
-5. Final claim verified with a sigma protocol
-
-The verifier uses homomorphic properties of the commitment scheme (with prover assistance) to find commitments to the shorter folded vectors.
-
-### 3. Parallel Recursion for Logarithmic Verification
-
-In addition to proving knowledge of u such that c_u = ⟨u, g⟩, the prover also shows knowledge of g such that c_g = ⟨g, Γ⟩. This is done via recursion by executing the protocol in parallel using the same randomness.
-
-The key optimization doubles the rounds of interaction to 2 log n in order to keep the messages per round constant, achieving O(log n) verification.
-
-### 4. Pre-processing with Matrix Commitments
-
-Using matrix commitments (similar to Hyrax), the prover:
-1. Computes Generalized Pedersen Commitments internally (rows of the coefficient matrix)
-2. Generates an inner-pairing-product commitment of the commitment vector
-
-**Pre-processing procedure (multi-round folding):**
-- Round 1: Commits to g_L^(0) and g_R^(0) using public random key Γ^(1) ∈ G^(n/2), producing Δ_L^(1) and Δ_R^(1)
-- Round i: Partitions Γ^(i−1) into Γ_L^(i−1) and Γ_R^(i−1), committing using Γ^(i) ∈ G^(n/2^i)
-
-The commitment key update formula:
-```
-c_g^(i) = α_{i-1} · Δ_L^(i) + α_i · Δ_R^(i)
-```
-
----
-
-## Comparison with Related Work
-
-### vs. Bulletproofs
-- Like Bulletproofs, uses recursive folding
-- Unlike Bulletproofs, instead of updating g directly, the verifier computes a commitment to it in constant time using homomorphism
-
-### vs. Trusted Setup Schemes (KZG)
-- Dory achieves similar asymptotics without trusted setup
-- Previously, these asymptotics required trusted setup or concretely inefficient groups of unknown order
-
-### vs. DARK/Pietrzak
-- Dory avoids groups of unknown order which are concretely inefficient
-
----
-
-## Concrete Performance (n = 2²⁰, single core)
-
-| Operation | Cost |
-|-----------|------|
-| Commitment size | 192 bytes |
-| Evaluation proof size | ~18 KB |
-| Proof generation time | ~3 seconds |
-| Verification time | ~25 ms |
-
-**Batched evaluation (n = 2²⁰):**
-| Metric | Marginal Cost |
-|--------|---------------|
-| Communication | < 1 KB |
-| Prover time | ~300 ms |
-| Verifier time | ~1 ms |
-
----
-
-## Protocol Messages (per round)
-
-In each round of the reduce-and-fold protocol, the prover sends:
-- 6 target group elements (G_T)
-- Cross-term products for the folding identity
-
-Total proof: 6 log n target group elements + 1 G₁ element + 1 G₂ element + 3 scalars
-
----
-
-## Security Model
-
-- **Assumption:** SXDH (Symmetric External Diffie-Hellman)
-- **Model:** Standard model (no random oracle for security, though Fiat-Shamir used for non-interactivity)
-- **Properties:**
-  - Computationally binding
-  - Perfectly hiding (in the interactive version)
-  - Knowledge sound
-
----
-
-## Application to Polynomial Commitments
-
-Dory constructs a multivariate polynomial commitment scheme:
-
-1. **Commitment:** Interpret polynomial coefficients as a matrix, commit using the two-tiered scheme
-2. **Evaluation:** Reduce polynomial evaluation to inner-pairing-product claims
-3. **Non-interactivity:** Apply Fiat-Shamir transform
-
-For multilinear polynomials (common in SNARKs), the structure enables O(√n) prover work for evaluation proofs.
-
----
-
-## Integration with Jolt zkVM
-
-Dory is used as the polynomial commitment scheme in Jolt, a RISC-V zkVM:
-- The commitment key consists of random group elements generated by evaluating a cryptographic PRG
-- Can be generated "on the fly" but explicit storage enables faster proving
-- Space and Time's high-performance Dory implementation contributed to 6x speedup in Jolt
-
----
-
-## References
-
-1. Lee, J. (2021). Dory: Efficient, Transparent Arguments for Generalised Inner Products and Polynomial Commitments. In: Theory of Cryptography (TCC 2021), LNCS vol 13043, Springer.
-
-2. IACR ePrint: https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/1274
-
-3. Bünz, B., Maller, M., Mishra, P., Tyagi, N., & Vesely, P. (2019). Proofs for Inner Pairing Products and Applications. IACR ePrint 2019/1177.
-
-4. Jolt zkVM: https://github.com/a16z/jolt
-
-5. Thaler, J. Proofs, Arguments, and Zero-Knowledge (Section 15.4 covers Dory).
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-2# Dory ZK vs Non-ZK: Deep Technical Analysis
-
-This document provides a concrete analysis of the differences between transparent (non-ZK) and zero-knowledge versions of the Dory polynomial commitment scheme.
-
----
-
-## 1. Overview: What Zero-Knowledge Means for Dory
-
-In the **transparent (non-ZK)** Dory protocol:
-- The prover reveals the polynomial evaluation `y` in clear
-- All protocol messages directly contain the computed values
-- The verifier learns `y` and can verify `C(r) = y`
-
-In the **zero-knowledge (ZK)** Dory protocol:
-- The prover commits to `y` without revealing it
-- All protocol messages are **masked** with random blinds
-- The verifier learns only that the prover knows a valid `(polynomial, evaluation)` pair
-
----
-
-## 2. Core Technique: Blinding/Masking
-
-### 2.1 The Masking Operation
-
-For any group element `V` computed by the prover, the ZK version masks it:
-
-```
-V_masked = V + r·H
-```
-
-Where:
-- `V` is the actual computed value (e.g., a pairing result in G_T)
-- `r` is a random scalar sampled from the prover's private RNG
-- `H` is a **blinding generator** (H_T, H_1, or H_2 depending on the group)
-
-**Key Insight**: The blinding generators `H_T, H_1, H_2` must be linearly independent from the commitment generators `Γ_1, Γ_2`. This ensures:
-1. The mask `r·H` looks random to the verifier
-2. The binding property is preserved (prover can't find alternate openings)
-
-### 2.2 Mode Abstraction
-
-The implementation uses a `Mode` trait to unify ZK and non-ZK:
-
-```rust
-pub trait Mode: 'static {
-    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
-    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
-}
-
-// Transparent: sample returns 0, mask returns value unchanged
-impl Mode for Transparent {
-    fn sample<F, R>(_rng: &mut R) -> F { F::zero() }
-    fn mask<G>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G { value }
-}
-
-// ZK: sample returns random, mask adds blind
-impl Mode for ZK {
-    fn sample<F, R>(rng: &mut R) -> F { F::random(rng) }
-    fn mask<G>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G { value + base.scale(blind) }
-}
-```
-
----
-
-## 3. Protocol Differences by Phase
-
-### 3.1 VMV (Vector-Matrix-Vector) Message
-
-The VMV message initiates the evaluation proof. It contains `(C, D_2, E_1)`.
-
-#### Transparent Version
-```
-C   = e(⟨T_vec, v_vec⟩, Γ_2,fin)
-D_2 = e(⟨Γ_1, v_vec⟩, Γ_2,fin)
-E_1 = ⟨T_vec, L_vec⟩
-E_2 = y · Γ_2,fin                    // Computed by verifier from known y
-```
-
-#### ZK Version
-```
-C   = e(⟨T_vec, v_vec⟩, Γ_2,fin) + r_c · H_T
-D_2 = e(⟨Γ_1, v_vec⟩, Γ_2,fin)  + r_d2 · H_T
-E_1 = ⟨T_vec, L_vec⟩             + r_e1 · H_1
-E_2 = y · Γ_2,fin                 + r_e2 · H_2    // Sent by prover (blinded)
-y_com = y · Γ_1,fin               + r_y · H_1     // Commitment to evaluation
-```
-
-**Key Differences**:
-1. All values masked with their respective blinding generators
-2. `E_2` sent by prover (verifier can't compute it without knowing `y`)
-3. Additional commitment `y_com` for proving `y` consistency
-4. Requires **Σ_1 proof** to prove `E_2` and `y_com` commit to same `y`
-5. Requires **Σ_2 proof** to prove the VMV relation holds
-
-### 3.2 Reduce Rounds (First Message)
-
-Each reduce round computes cross-terms for the folding. First message contains `(D_1L, D_1R, D_2L, D_2R, E_1β, E_2β)`.
-
-#### Transparent Version
-```
-D_1L = e(v_1L, Γ_2')
-D_1R = e(v_1R, Γ_2')
-D_2L = e(Γ_1', v_2L)
-D_2R = e(Γ_1', v_2R)
-E_1β = ⟨Γ_1, s_2⟩
-E_2β = ⟨Γ_2, s_1⟩
-```
-
-#### ZK Version
-```
-D_1L = e(v_1L, Γ_2') + r_d1l · H_T
-D_1R = e(v_1R, Γ_2') + r_d1r · H_T
-D_2L = e(Γ_1', v_2L) + r_d2l · H_T
-D_2R = e(Γ_1', v_2R) + r_d2r · H_T
-E_1β = ⟨Γ_1, s_2⟩               // Not masked (public generators)
-E_2β = ⟨Γ_2, s_1⟩               // Not masked (public generators)
-```
-
-**Blind Sampling**: 4 new blinds per round: `r_d1l, r_d1r, r_d2l, r_d2r`
-
-### 3.3 Reduce Rounds (Second Message)
-
-Second message contains cross-products `(C_+, C_-, E_1+, E_1-, E_2+, E_2-)`.
-
-#### Transparent Version
-```
-C_+  = e(v_1L, v_2R)
-C_-  = e(v_1R, v_2L)
-E_1+ = ⟨v_1L, s_2R⟩
-E_1- = ⟨v_1R, s_2L⟩
-E_2+ = ⟨s_1L, v_2R⟩
-E_2- = ⟨s_1R, v_2L⟩
-```
-
-#### ZK Version
-```
-C_+  = e(v_1L, v_2R)  + r_c+ · H_T
-C_-  = e(v_1R, v_2L)  + r_c- · H_T
-E_1+ = ⟨v_1L, s_2R⟩   + r_e1+ · H_1
-E_1- = ⟨v_1R, s_2L⟩   + r_e1- · H_1
-E_2+ = ⟨s_1L, v_2R⟩   + r_e2+ · H_2
-E_2- = ⟨s_1R, v_2L⟩   + r_e2- · H_2
-```
-
-**Blind Sampling**: 6 new blinds per round: `r_c+, r_c-, r_e1+, r_e1-, r_e2+, r_e2-`
-
-### 3.4 Blind Accumulation
-
-In ZK mode, the prover must track how blinds combine through the protocol.
-
-After challenge `β` (first challenge):
-```
-r_C ← r_C + β·r_D2 + β⁻¹·r_D1
-```
-
-After challenge `α` (second challenge):
-```
-r_C  ← r_C + α·r_c+ + α⁻¹·r_c-
-r_D1 ← α·r_d1l + r_d1r
-r_D2 ← α⁻¹·r_d2l + r_d2r
-r_E1 ← r_E1 + α·r_e1+ + α⁻¹·r_e1-
-r_E2 ← r_E2 + α·r_e2+ + α⁻¹·r_e2-
-```
-
-After fold-scalars (challenge `γ`):
-```
-r_C ← r_C + γ·r_E2 + γ⁻¹·r_E1
-```
-
-### 3.5 Final Scalar Product
-
-#### Transparent Version
-
-Final message is `(E_1, E_2)`:
-```
-E_1 = v_1 + γ·s_1·H_1
-E_2 = v_2 + γ⁻¹·s_2·H_2
-```
-
-Verification:
-```
-e(E_1 + d·Γ_1, E_2 + d⁻¹·Γ_2) = C' + χ_0 + d·D_2' + d⁻¹·D_1'
-```
-
-#### ZK Version
-
-Final message is `(E_1, E_2)` plus a **Σ-protocol proof**.
-
-The Σ-protocol proves knowledge of `(v_1, v_2, r_C, r_D1, r_D2)` satisfying:
-- `C = e(v_1, v_2) + r_C·H_T`
-- `D_1 = e(v_1, Γ_2) + r_D1·H_T`
-- `D_2 = e(Γ_1, v_2) + r_D2·H_T`
-
-**Σ-Protocol Steps**:
-
-1. **Commitment Phase**: Prover samples `d_1 = s_d1·Γ_1`, `d_2 = s_d2·Γ_2` and blinds `r_P1, r_P2, r_Q, r_R`, then computes:
-   ```
-   P_1 = e(d_1, Γ_2) + r_P1·H_T
-   P_2 = e(Γ_1, d_2) + r_P2·H_T
-   Q   = e(d_1, v_2) + e(v_1, d_2) + r_Q·H_T
-   R   = e(d_1, d_2) + r_R·H_T
-   ```
-
-2. **Challenge**: Verifier sends random `c` (or derived via Fiat-Shamir)
-
-3. **Response Phase**: Prover computes:
-   ```
-   E_1 = d_1 + c·v_1
-   E_2 = d_2 + c·v_2
-   r_1 = r_P1 + c·r_D1
-   r_2 = r_P2 + c·r_D2
-   r_3 = r_R + c·r_Q + c²·r_C
-   ```
-
-4. **Verification**: Verifier checks:
-   ```
-   e(E_1 + d·Γ_1, E_2 + d⁻¹·Γ_2) = χ + R + c·Q + c²·C
-                                  + d·P_2 + d·c·D_2
-                                  + d⁻¹·P_1 + d⁻¹·c·D_1
-                                  - (r_3 + d·r_2 + d⁻¹·r_1)·H_T
-   ```
-
----
-
-## 4. Additional ZK-Only Structures
-
-### 4.1 Sigma1 Proof (VMV Consistency)
-
-Proves knowledge of `(y, r_E2, r_y)` such that:
-- `E_2 = y·Γ_2,fin + r_E2·H_2`
-- `y_com = y·Γ_1,fin + r_y·H_1`
-
-This is a standard Schnorr-like proof for DLOG equality across different bases.
-
-### 4.2 Sigma2 Proof (VMV Relation)
-
-Proves:
-```
-e(E_1, Γ_2,fin) - D_2 = e(H_1, t_1·Γ_2,fin + t_2·H_2)
-```
-
-Where `t_1 = r_E1 + r_v` and `t_2 = -r_D2`.
-
-This proves the VMV constraint holds even with blinds.
-
----
-
-## 5. Proof Size Comparison
-
-| Component | Transparent | ZK |
-|-----------|-------------|-----|
-| VMV Message | 2 G_T + 1 G_1 | 2 G_T + 1 G_1 + 1 G_2 + 1 G_1 |
-| Per Reduce Round | 4 G_T + 2 G_1 + 2 G_2 | Same (blinds absorbed) |
-| Final Message | 1 G_1 + 1 G_2 | Same |
-| Sigma1 Proof | - | 1 G_1 + 1 G_2 + 3 F |
-| Sigma2 Proof | - | 1 G_T + 2 F |
-| ScalarProduct Proof | - | 4 G_T + 1 G_1 + 1 G_2 + 3 F |
-
-**Total Overhead for ZK**:
-- +1 G_1, +2 G_2 elements
-- +5 G_T elements
-- +8 F scalars
-
----
-
-## 6. Verification Complexity
-
-### Transparent
-- Per round: O(1) scalar mults in G_T
-- Final: 4 pairings (batched)
-
-### ZK
-- Per round: Same (blind tracking is prover-side)
-- Final: Same 4 pairings + Σ-protocol verification
-- Additional: Sigma1 verification (2 scalar mults each in G_1, G_2)
-- Additional: Sigma2 verification (1 pairing)
-
-**Total**: ~5-6 pairings equivalent (vs 4 for transparent)
-
----
-
-## 7. Security Properties
-
-### Transparent Dory
-- **Binding**: Computational (under SXDH)
-- **Hiding**: None (evaluation is revealed)
-- **Soundness**: Computational (knowledge sound under SXDH)
-
-### ZK Dory
-- **Binding**: Computational (under SXDH)
-- **Hiding**: Statistical/Perfect (blinded messages are uniformly random)
-- **Soundness**: Computational (knowledge sound under SXDH)
-- **Zero-Knowledge**: Honest-Verifier Statistical ZK (HVSZK)
-
-The ZK property is **HVSZK** (Honest-Verifier Statistical Zero-Knowledge):
-- The simulator can produce transcripts indistinguishable from real ones
-- Requires honest verifier (challenges are random)
-- Fiat-Shamir makes it non-interactive, achieving NIZK in ROM
-
----
-
-## 8. Implementation Summary
-
-### State Changes (Prover)
-
-```rust
-pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode = Transparent> {
-    // ... existing fields ...
-
-    // ZK blind accumulators (zero for Transparent)
-    r_c: Scalar,    // Accumulated blind for C
-    r_d1: Scalar,   // Accumulated blind for D1
-    r_d2: Scalar,   // Accumulated blind for D2
-    r_e1: Scalar,   // Accumulated blind for E1
-    r_e2: Scalar,   // Accumulated blind for E2
-    _mode: PhantomData<M>,
-}
-```
-
-### Proof Changes
-
-```rust
-// Transparent proof
-pub struct DoryProof<G1, G2, GT> {
-    pub vmv_message: VMVMessage<G1, GT>,
-    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
-}
-
-// ZK proof adds Σ-proofs
-pub struct ZkDoryProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
-    pub vmv_message: ZkVMVMessage<G1, G2, GT>,  // Includes E2, y_com
-    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
-    pub sigma1_proof: Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F>,
-    pub sigma2_proof: Sigma2Proof<F, GT>,
-    pub scalar_product_proof: ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT>,
-}
-```
-
----
-
-## 9. Key Insights
-
-1. **Blinding Generator Independence**: `H_T, H_1, H_2` must be sampled independently from `Γ_1, Γ_2`. In practice, derived from a hash of `Γ` or sampled from a separate random oracle.
-
-2. **Blind Folding Mirrors Value Folding**: When values fold as `v' = α·v_L + v_R`, blinds fold as `r' = α·r_L + r_R`. This maintains the invariant that `v'_masked = v' + r'·H`.
-
-3. **Σ-Protocols Are Necessary**: Simply masking isn't enough—the verifier needs to verify the final relation. The Σ-protocol proves knowledge of the witness without revealing the blinds.
-
-4. **RNG vs Transcript for Blinds**: Blinds are sampled from private RNG (not transcript) because they must not affect challenge derivation. Challenges come from the transcript after appending the masked values.
-
-5. **Additive vs Multiplicative Masking**: Dory uses additive masking (`V + r·H`) in groups. This is simpler than multiplicative approaches and works because group operations are efficient.
-
----
-
-## References
-
-1. Lee, J. (2021). "Dory: Efficient, Transparent Arguments for Generalised Inner Products and Polynomial Commitments." TCC 2021.
-2. IACR ePrint: https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/1274
-3. Thaler, J. "Proofs, Arguments, and Zero-Knowledge" Section 15.4
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-# ZK Implementation Refactoring Plan (v2)
-
-## Design Philosophy
-
-Use Rust's trait system to unify Transparent and ZK modes into **single code paths**. The `Mode` trait with associated types determines all behavioral differences at compile time.
-
-**Two modes only:**
-- `Transparent` - no blinds, evaluation `y` revealed to verifier
-- `ZK` - full blinds, evaluation hidden (verifier receives `y_com`)
-
----
-
-## Core Design: The Mode Trait
-
-```rust
-pub trait Mode: 'static + Clone {
-    /// Witness provided to verifier
-    /// - Transparent: the evaluation F
-    /// - ZK: commitment to evaluation G1
-    type Witness<F: Field, G1: Group<Scalar = F>>: Clone;
-
-    /// Extra proof elements
-    /// - Transparent: ()
-    /// - ZK: ZkProofs (sigma1, sigma2, scalar_product)
-    type Extras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>, GT: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>>: Clone + Default;
-
-    /// VMV message extension
-    /// - Transparent: ()
-    /// - ZK: (E2, y_com) tuple
-    type VmvExtras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>>: Clone + Default;
-
-    /// Sample blinding factor (zero for Transparent, random for ZK)
-    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
-
-    /// Mask group element (identity for Transparent, adds blind for ZK)
-    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
-
-    /// Create witness and VMV extras from evaluation y
-    fn create_witness<E: PairingCurve, R: RngCore>(
-        y: &E::Scalar,
-        r_e2: &E::Scalar,
-        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> (Self::Witness<E::Scalar, E::G1>, Self::VmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>, WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>)
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
-
-    /// Extract E2 for verifier state
-    /// - Transparent: compute from witness (y · Γ2,fin)
-    /// - ZK: extract from VMV extras
-    fn verifier_e2<E: PairingCurve>(
-        witness: &Self::Witness<E::Scalar, E::G1>,
-        vmv_extras: &Self::VmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
-    ) -> E::G2
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
-
-    /// Generate extra proofs (sigma proofs for ZK, no-op for Transparent)
-    fn generate_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: RngCore>(
-        witness_secrets: &WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>,
-        vmv_blinds: &VmvBlinds<E::Scalar>,
-        prover_state: &DoryProverState<E>,
-        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        transcript: &mut T,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> Self::Extras<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
-
-    /// Verify extra proofs (no-op for Transparent)
-    fn verify_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
-        extras: &Self::Extras<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
-        vmv_extras: &Self::VmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        vmv_message: &VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>,
-        setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
-        transcript: &mut T,
-    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
-
-    /// Append VMV extras to transcript (no-op for Transparent)
-    fn append_vmv_extras_to_transcript<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
-        vmv_extras: &Self::VmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        transcript: &mut T,
-    ) where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
-
-    /// Final verification dispatch
-    fn verify_final<E: PairingCurve>(
-        verifier_state: &mut DoryVerifierState<E>,
-        extras: &Self::Extras<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
-        final_message: &ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        gamma: &E::Scalar,
-        d: &E::Scalar,
-    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>;
-}
-```
-
----
-
-## Mode Implementations
-
-### Transparent Mode
-
-```rust
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Default)]
-pub struct Transparent;
-
-impl Mode for Transparent {
-    type Witness<F: Field, G1: Group<Scalar = F>> = F;
-    type Extras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>, GT: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>> = ();
-    type VmvExtras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>> = ();
-
-    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(_rng: &mut R) -> F {
-        F::zero()
-    }
-
-    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
-        value
-    }
-
-    fn create_witness<E: PairingCurve, R: RngCore>(
-        y: &E::Scalar,
-        _r_e2: &E::Scalar,
-        _setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        _rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> (E::Scalar, (), WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>)
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        (*y, (), WitnessSecrets::default())
-    }
-
-    fn verifier_e2<E: PairingCurve>(
-        witness: &E::Scalar,
-        _vmv_extras: &(),
-        setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
-    ) -> E::G2
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        // E2 = y · Γ2,fin
-        setup.g2_0.scale(witness)
-    }
-
-    fn generate_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: RngCore>(
-        _witness_secrets: &WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>,
-        _vmv_blinds: &VmvBlinds<E::Scalar>,
-        _prover_state: &DoryProverState<E>,
-        _setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        _transcript: &mut T,
-        _rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> ()
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        ()
-    }
-
-    fn verify_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
-        _extras: &(),
-        _vmv_extras: &(),
-        _vmv_message: &VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>,
-        _setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
-        _transcript: &mut T,
-    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    fn append_vmv_extras_to_transcript<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
-        _vmv_extras: &(),
-        _transcript: &mut T,
-    ) where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        // No extras to append
-    }
-
-    fn verify_final<E: PairingCurve>(
-        verifier_state: &mut DoryVerifierState<E>,
-        _extras: &(),
-        final_message: &ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        gamma: &E::Scalar,
-        d: &E::Scalar,
-    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        verifier_state.verify_final(final_message, gamma, d)
-    }
-}
-```
-
-### ZK Mode
-
-```rust
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Default)]
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub struct ZK;
-
-/// Secrets generated during witness creation, needed for sigma proofs
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub struct WitnessSecrets<F> {
-    pub r_y: F,      // blind for y_com
-    pub r_e2: F,     // blind for E2
-}
-
-/// VMV extras for ZK mode
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct ZkVmvExtras<G1, G2> {
-    pub e2: G2,      // E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2
-    pub y_com: G1,   // y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1
-}
-
-/// Extra proofs for ZK mode
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct ZkProofs<G1, G2, F, GT> {
-    pub sigma1: Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F>,
-    pub sigma2: Sigma2Proof<F, GT>,
-    pub scalar_product: ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT>,
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl Mode for ZK {
-    type Witness<F: Field, G1: Group<Scalar = F>> = G1;  // y_com
-    type Extras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>, GT: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>> =
-        ZkProofs<G1, G2, G1::Scalar, GT>;
-    type VmvExtras<G1: Group, G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>> = ZkVmvExtras<G1, G2>;
-
-    fn sample<F: Field, R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F {
-        F::random(rng)
-    }
-
-    fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
-        value + base.scale(blind)
-    }
-
-    fn create_witness<E: PairingCurve, R: RngCore>(
-        y: &E::Scalar,
-        r_e2: &E::Scalar,
-        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> (E::G1, ZkVmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>, WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>)
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        let r_y = E::Scalar::random(rng);
-
-        // y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1
-        let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
-
-        // E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2
-        let e2 = setup.g2_vec[0].scale(y) + setup.h2.scale(r_e2);
-
-        let vmv_extras = ZkVmvExtras { e2, y_com };
-        let secrets = WitnessSecrets { r_y, r_e2: *r_e2 };
-
-        (y_com, vmv_extras, secrets)
-    }
-
-    fn verifier_e2<E: PairingCurve>(
-        _witness: &E::G1,
-        vmv_extras: &ZkVmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        _setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
-    ) -> E::G2
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        // E2 comes from prover's VMV message
-        vmv_extras.e2
-    }
-
-    fn generate_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: RngCore>(
-        witness_secrets: &WitnessSecrets<E::Scalar>,
-        vmv_blinds: &VmvBlinds<E::Scalar>,
-        prover_state: &DoryProverState<E>,
-        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        transcript: &mut T,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> ZkProofs<E::G1, E::G2, E::Scalar, E::GT>
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        // Generate sigma1: proves y_com and E2 commit to same y
-        let sigma1 = generate_sigma1_proof(/* ... */);
-
-        // Generate sigma2: proves VMV relation holds with blinds
-        let sigma2 = generate_sigma2_proof(/* ... */);
-
-        // Generate scalar product proof
-        let scalar_product = prover_state.scalar_product_proof(transcript, rng);
-
-        ZkProofs { sigma1, sigma2, scalar_product }
-    }
-
-    fn verify_extras<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
-        extras: &ZkProofs<E::G1, E::G2, E::Scalar, E::GT>,
-        vmv_extras: &ZkVmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        vmv_message: &VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>,
-        setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
-        transcript: &mut T,
-    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        verify_sigma1_proof(&vmv_extras.e2, &vmv_extras.y_com, &extras.sigma1, setup, transcript)?;
-        verify_sigma2_proof(&vmv_message.e1, &vmv_message.d2, &extras.sigma2, setup, transcript)?;
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    fn append_vmv_extras_to_transcript<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
-        vmv_extras: &ZkVmvExtras<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        transcript: &mut T,
-    ) where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &vmv_extras.e2);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &vmv_extras.y_com);
-    }
-
-    fn verify_final<E: PairingCurve>(
-        verifier_state: &mut DoryVerifierState<E>,
-        extras: &ZkProofs<E::G1, E::G2, E::Scalar, E::GT>,
-        _final_message: &ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        _gamma: &E::Scalar,
-        d: &E::Scalar,
-    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-    where
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = E::Scalar>,
-    {
-        // Derive challenge c from scalar product proof (already in transcript)
-        let c = /* from transcript */;
-        verifier_state.verify_final_zk_with_challenge(&extras.scalar_product, &c, d)
-    }
-}
-```
-
----
-
-## Unified Data Structures
-
-### DoryProof (Single Type)
-
-```rust
-/// Complete Dory evaluation proof, parameterized by Mode
-pub struct DoryProof<G1, G2, GT, M: Mode>
-where
-    G1: Group,
-    G2: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>,
-    GT: Group<Scalar = G1::Scalar>,
-{
-    /// VMV message (C, D2, E1)
-    pub vmv_message: VMVMessage<G1, GT>,
-
-    /// VMV extras (empty for Transparent, E2/y_com for ZK)
-    pub vmv_extras: M::VmvExtras<G1, G2>,
-
-    /// Reduce round messages
-    pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-    pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
-
-    /// Final scalar product message
-    pub final_message: ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2>,
-
-    /// Mode-specific extra proofs (empty for Transparent, sigma proofs for ZK)
-    pub extras: M::Extras<G1, G2, GT>,
-
-    /// Matrix dimensions
-    pub nu: usize,
-    pub sigma: usize,
-}
-```
-
-### VMVMessage (Unchanged)
-
-```rust
-/// VMV message - same for both modes
-/// Mode-specific data (E2, y_com) stored in DoryProof::vmv_extras
-pub struct VMVMessage<G1, GT> {
-    pub c: GT,
-    pub d2: GT,
-    pub e1: G1,
-}
-```
-
----
-
-## Unified API
-
-### Single prove Function
-
-```rust
-/// Create evaluation proof
-///
-/// Returns (proof, witness) where witness is:
-/// - Transparent: the evaluation y (type F)
-/// - ZK: commitment to y (type G1)
-pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T, M, R>(
-    polynomial: &P,
-    point: &[F],
-    row_commitments: Vec<E::G1>,
-    nu: usize,
-    sigma: usize,
-    setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-    transcript: &mut T,
-    rng: &mut R,
-) -> Result<(DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT, M>, M::Witness<F, E::G1>), DoryError>
-where
-    F: Field,
-    E: PairingCurve,
-    E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-    M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-    P: MultilinearLagrange<F>,
-    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
-    M: Mode,
-    R: RngCore,
-{
-    // Validation
-    if point.len() != nu + sigma {
-        return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension { ... });
-    }
-    if nu > sigma {
-        return Err(DoryError::InvalidSize { ... });
-    }
-
-    // Compute evaluation vectors
-    let (left_vec, right_vec) = polynomial.compute_evaluation_vectors(point, nu, sigma);
-    let v_vec = polynomial.vector_matrix_product(&left_vec, nu, sigma);
-
-    // Compute y
-    let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
-
-    // Sample VMV blinds using Mode
-    let r_c: F = M::sample(rng);
-    let r_d2: F = M::sample(rng);
-    let r_e1: F = M::sample(rng);
-    let r_e2: F = M::sample(rng);
-    let vmv_blinds = VmvBlinds { r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2 };
-
-    // Create witness and VMV extras using Mode
-    let (witness, vmv_extras, witness_secrets) = M::create_witness(&y, &r_e2, setup, rng);
-
-    // Compute VMV message using Mode::mask
-    let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
-    let t_vec_v = M1::msm(&padded_row_commitments, &v_vec);
-    let c = M::mask(E::pair(&t_vec_v, g2_fin), &setup.ht, &r_c);
-
-    let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma];
-    let gamma1_v = M1::msm(g1_bases, &v_vec);
-    let d2 = M::mask(E::pair(&gamma1_v, g2_fin), &setup.ht, &r_d2);
-
-    let e1 = M::mask(M1::msm(&row_commitments, &left_vec), &setup.h1, &r_e1);
-
-    let vmv_message = VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 };
-
-    // Append to transcript
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &vmv_message.c);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
-    M::append_vmv_extras_to_transcript::<E, T>(&vmv_extras, transcript);
-
-    // Initialize prover state
-    let mut prover_state = DoryProverState::new_with_blinds(
-        padded_row_commitments, v2, Some(v_vec),
-        padded_right_vec, padded_left_vec,
-        setup, r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2,
-    );
-
-    // Reduce-and-fold rounds (identical for both modes)
-    let mut first_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
-    let mut second_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
-
-    for _ in 0..num_rounds {
-        let (first_msg, r_d1_l, r_d1_r, r_d2_l, r_d2_r) =
-            prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, M, R>(rng);
-        // ... append to transcript, get beta ...
-        prover_state.apply_first_challenge::<M1, M2>(&beta);
-        first_messages.push(first_msg);
-
-        let (second_msg, ...) = prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, M, R>(rng);
-        // ... append to transcript, get alpha ...
-        prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(...);
-        second_messages.push(second_msg);
-    }
-
-    let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
-
-    // Generate mode-specific extras (sigma proofs for ZK, nothing for Transparent)
-    let extras = M::generate_extras(&witness_secrets, &vmv_blinds, &prover_state, setup, transcript, rng);
-
-    let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2>(&gamma);
-
-    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &final_message.e1);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &final_message.e2);
-    let _d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
-
-    Ok((
-        DoryProof {
-            vmv_message,
-            vmv_extras,
-            first_messages,
-            second_messages,
-            final_message,
-            extras,
-            nu,
-            sigma,
-        },
-        witness,
-    ))
-}
-```
-
-### Single verify Function
-
-```rust
-/// Verify evaluation proof
-///
-/// Takes witness which is:
-/// - Transparent: the evaluation y (type F)
-/// - ZK: commitment to y (type G1)
-pub fn verify<F, E, M1, M2, T, M>(
-    commitment: E::GT,
-    witness: M::Witness<F, E::G1>,
-    point: &[F],
-    proof: &DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT, M>,
-    setup: VerifierSetup<E>,
-    transcript: &mut T,
-) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-where
-    F: Field,
-    E: PairingCurve,
-    E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>,
-    M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-    M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
-    M: Mode,
-{
-    let nu = proof.nu;
-    let sigma = proof.sigma;
-
-    if point.len() != nu + sigma {
-        return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension { ... });
-    }
-
-    // Append VMV to transcript
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_c", &proof.vmv_message.c);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &proof.vmv_message.d2);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &proof.vmv_message.e1);
-    M::append_vmv_extras_to_transcript::<E, T>(&proof.vmv_extras, transcript);
-
-    // Verify mode-specific extras (sigma proofs for ZK)
-    M::verify_extras(&proof.extras, &proof.vmv_extras, &proof.vmv_message, &setup, transcript)?;
-
-    // Get E2 based on mode
-    let e2 = M::verifier_e2::<E>(&witness, &proof.vmv_extras, &setup);
-
-    // Initialize verifier state
-    let mut verifier_state = DoryVerifierState::new(
-        proof.vmv_message.c,
-        commitment,
-        proof.vmv_message.d2,
-        proof.vmv_message.e1,
-        e2,
-        s1_coords,
-        s2_coords,
-        num_rounds,
-        setup.clone(),
-    );
-
-    // Process rounds (identical for both modes)
-    for round in 0..num_rounds {
-        let first_msg = &proof.first_messages[round];
-        let second_msg = &proof.second_messages[round];
-        // ... append to transcript, get challenges ...
-        verifier_state.process_round(first_msg, second_msg, &alpha, &beta);
-    }
-
-    let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
-
-    // Append final message
-    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
-    transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
-    let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
-
-    // Final verification dispatch based on mode
-    M::verify_final(&mut verifier_state, &proof.extras, &proof.final_message, &gamma, &d)
-}
-```
-
----
-
-## Usage Examples
-
-### Transparent Mode
-
-```rust
-// Prove
-let (proof, evaluation) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
-    &poly, &point, tier_1, nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut transcript, &mut rng
-)?;
-
-// Verify
-verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, Transparent>(
-    tier_2, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup, &mut transcript
-)?;
-```
-
-### ZK Mode
-
-```rust
-// Prove - returns y_com instead of y
-let (proof, y_com) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
-    &poly, &point, tier_1, nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut transcript, &mut rng
-)?;
-
-// Verify - takes y_com instead of y
-verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, ZK>(
-    tier_2, y_com, &point, &proof, verifier_setup, &mut transcript
-)?;
-```
-
----
-
-## Files to Modify
-
-### Delete Entirely
-- `src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs`: `commit_zk` method (~60 lines)
-- `src/primitives/poly.rs`: `commit_zk` trait method (~15 lines)
-
-### Major Refactor
-| File | Changes |
-|------|---------|
-| `src/mode.rs` | Expand Mode trait with associated types and methods |
-| `src/proof.rs` | Single `DoryProof<..., M: Mode>`, delete `ZkDoryProof` |
-| `src/messages.rs` | Delete `ZkVMVMessage`, add `ZkVmvExtras` |
-| `src/evaluation_proof.rs` | Single `prove`/`verify`, delete duplicates (~350 lines removed) |
-| `src/reduce_and_fold.rs` | Delete duplicate `scalar_product_proof`, keep single impl |
-| `src/lib.rs` | Update exports |
-
-### Minor Updates
-| File | Changes |
-|------|---------|
-| `tests/arkworks/*.rs` | Update to new API |
-| `examples/*.rs` | Update to new API (add `Transparent` parameter) |
-
----
-
-## Expected Diff Reduction
-
-| Component | Before | After | Reduction |
-|-----------|--------|-------|-----------|
-| `evaluation_proof.rs` | +453 | ~+50 | -400 |
-| `reduce_and_fold.rs` | +783 | ~+300 | -483 |
-| `proof.rs` | +56 | ~+20 | -36 |
-| `messages.rs` | +97 | ~+40 | -57 |
-| `ark_poly.rs` | +58 | 0 | -58 |
-| **Total** | +1494 | ~+450 | **-1044 (70%)** |
-
----
-
-## Implementation Order
-
-1. **Expand Mode trait** in `src/mode.rs`
-   - Add associated types
-   - Add all trait methods with Transparent impl
-   - Add ZK impl (feature-gated)
-
-2. **Unify proof types** in `src/proof.rs` and `src/messages.rs`
-   - Single `DoryProof<..., M>`
-   - Add `ZkVmvExtras`, `ZkProofs`
-   - Delete `ZkDoryProof`, `ZkVMVMessage`
-
-3. **Unify prove/verify** in `src/evaluation_proof.rs`
-   - Single `prove` function using Mode methods
-   - Single `verify` function using Mode methods
-   - Delete `create_zk_evaluation_proof`, `verify_zk_evaluation_proof`
-
-4. **Clean up reduce_and_fold.rs**
-   - Delete duplicate `scalar_product_proof`
-   - Update to use Mode trait
-
-5. **Delete dead code**
-   - Remove `commit_zk` from trait and impl
-
-6. **Update tests and examples**
-   - Add explicit `Transparent` or `ZK` mode parameter
-
----
-
-## Verification Checklist
-
-- [ ] `cargo nextest run --features backends` passes (Transparent mode)
-- [ ] `cargo nextest run --features "backends,zk"` passes (both modes)
-- [ ] `cargo clippy --features "backends,zk"` clean
-- [ ] `cargo doc --features "backends,zk"` builds
-- [ ] Statistical ZK tests still pass
-- [ ] No performance regression in Transparent mode

From 1a666c29189e807858a51b80a6b00e300cab7a1c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:42 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 04/16] refactor: clean up diff

---
 goal.md                           |  36 +++
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs |  46 +--
 src/evaluation_proof.rs           | 149 +++++----
 src/lib.rs                        |   1 -
 src/messages.rs                   |  50 +--
 src/mode.rs                       |  40 +--
 src/primitives/poly.rs            |  15 +-
 src/proof.rs                      |  23 +-
 src/reduce_and_fold.rs            | 490 ++++++++++++------------------
 src/setup.rs                      |  17 +-
 10 files changed, 352 insertions(+), 515 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 goal.md

diff --git a/goal.md b/goal.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..56bcd48
--- /dev/null
+++ b/goal.md
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# Goal: ZK Feature Branch Diff Reduction
+
+## Hard Constraints
+1. The diff of `src/` + `Cargo.toml` between `main` and `feat/zk` must have **< 500 added lines** (below 300 is the stretch goal)
+2. Deletions are fine and encouraged — we want less code, not more
+3. **All tests must pass**: `cargo nextest run -q` and `cargo nextest run -q --features zk`
+4. Do not stop until all constraints are met
+
+## Current State
+- **852 added** + 283 removed (source only)
+- Biggest contributors: `reduce_and_fold.rs` (+427), `evaluation_proof.rs` (+156)
+
+## Strategy
+1. **Do not touch existing comments/docs unnecessarily** — gratuitous doc edits create diff waste
+2. **Store round blinds internally in DoryProverState** — eliminate return-value tuples and blind-array parameters between functions
+3. **Consolidate `commit` and `commit_zk`** — single method with optional RNG
+4. **Bundle ZK proof fields** into `Option<ZkExtension>` instead of 5 separate `Option` fields
+5. **Keep Mode trait lean** — use it internally, minimize generic parameter spread
+6. **Move sigma proof logic to `src/zk.rs`** — keep reduce_and_fold.rs focused on the core protocol
+7. **Minimize API surface changes** — fewer generic parameters on public functions
+
+## Verification
+```sh
+# Added lines only (must be < 500, stretch goal < 300):
+git diff main...feat/zk -- src/ Cargo.toml | grep -c '^+[^+]'
+
+# Tests pass:
+cargo nextest run --features "arkworks"
+cargo nextest run --features "arkworks,zk"
+
+# Clippy clean:
+cargo clippy --features "arkworks" --message-format=short
+cargo clippy --features "arkworks,zk" --message-format=short
+```
+
+## Status: IN PROGRESS
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
index f9aee50..84c7757 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
     }
 
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "ArkworksPolynomial::commit_zk", fields(nu, sigma, num_rows = 1 << nu, num_cols = 1 << sigma))]
+    #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "ArkworksPolynomial::commit_zk", fields(nu, sigma))]
     #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
     fn commit_zk<E, M1, R>(
         &self,
@@ -117,39 +117,17 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
                 actual: self.coefficients.len(),
             });
         }
-
-        let num_rows = 1 << nu;
-        let num_cols = 1 << sigma;
-
-        // Tier 1: Compute blinded row commitments
-        // T_i = ⟨row_i, Γ1⟩ + r_i·H1
-        let mut row_commitments = Vec::with_capacity(num_rows);
-        let mut row_blinds = Vec::with_capacity(num_rows);
-
-        for _ in 0..num_rows {
-            // Sample blind for this row from private randomness
-            let r_i = ArkFr::random(rng);
-            row_blinds.push(r_i);
-        }
-
-        for (i, r_i) in row_blinds.iter().enumerate() {
-            let row_start = i * num_cols;
-            let row_end = row_start + num_cols;
-            let row = &self.coefficients[row_start..row_end];
-
-            // Compute blinded row commitment: T_i = MSM(Γ1, row) + r_i·H1
-            let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
-            let row_commit_raw = M1::msm(g1_bases, row);
-            let row_commit = row_commit_raw + setup.h1.scale(r_i);
-            row_commitments.push(row_commit);
-        }
-
-        // Tier 2: Compute final commitment via multi-pairing
-        // The commitment is derived from blinded row commitments
-        let g2_bases = &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows];
-        let commitment = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&row_commitments, g2_bases);
-
-        Ok((commitment, row_commitments, row_blinds))
+        let (num_rows, num_cols) = (1 << nu, 1 << sigma);
+        let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
+        let blinds: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_rows).map(|_| ArkFr::random(rng)).collect();
+        let row_commitments: Vec<E::G1> = (0..num_rows)
+            .map(|i| {
+                let row = &self.coefficients[i * num_cols..(i + 1) * num_cols];
+                M1::msm(g1_bases, row) + setup.h1.scale(&blinds[i])
+            })
+            .collect();
+        let commitment = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&row_commitments, &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows]);
+        Ok((commitment, row_commitments, blinds))
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index 8512d58..2552057 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -44,24 +44,35 @@ use crate::mode::ZK;
 /// The protocol proves that polynomial(point) = evaluation via the VMV relation:
 /// evaluation = L^T × M × R
 ///
-/// # Mode Parameter
-/// - `Transparent`: Non-hiding proof, evaluation revealed to verifier
-/// - `ZK` (requires `zk` feature): Zero-knowledge proof, evaluation hidden
-///
 /// # Algorithm
 /// 1. Compute or use provided row commitments (Tier 1 commitment)
 /// 2. Split evaluation point into left and right vectors
 /// 3. Compute v_vec (column evaluations)
-/// 4. Create VMV message (C, D2, E1) with mode-specific blinding
-/// 5. In ZK mode: compute y_com, E2, and sigma proofs
-/// 6. Run max(nu, sigma) rounds of reduce-and-fold
+/// 4. Create VMV message (C, D2, E1)
+/// 5. Initialize prover state for inner product / reduce-and-fold protocol
+/// 6. Run max(nu, sigma) rounds of reduce-and-fold (with automatic padding for non-square):
+///    - First reduce: compute message and apply beta challenge (reduce)
+///    - Second reduce: compute message and apply alpha challenge (fold)
 /// 7. Compute final scalar product message
 ///
+/// # Parameters
+/// - `polynomial`: Polynomial to prove evaluation for
+/// - `point`: Evaluation point (length nu + sigma)
+/// - `row_commitments`: Optional precomputed row commitments from polynomial.commit()
+/// - `nu`: Log₂ of number of rows (constraint: nu ≤ sigma)
+/// - `sigma`: Log₂ of number of columns
+/// - `setup`: Prover setup
+/// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for challenge generation
+///
 /// # Returns
-/// Complete Dory proof. In ZK mode, proof contains y_com for verifier.
+/// Complete Dory proof containing VMV message, reduce messages, and final message
 ///
 /// # Errors
 /// Returns error if dimensions are invalid (nu > sigma) or protocol fails
+///
+/// # Matrix Layout
+/// Supports both square (nu = sigma) and non-square (nu < sigma) matrices.
+/// For non-square matrices, vectors are automatically padded to length 2^sigma.
 #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
 #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "create_evaluation_proof")]
@@ -95,6 +106,7 @@ where
         });
     }
 
+    // Validate matrix dimensions: nu must be ≤ sigma (rows ≤ columns)
     if nu > sigma {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidSize {
             expected: sigma,
@@ -102,12 +114,11 @@ where
         });
     }
 
-    let row_commitments = match row_commitments {
-        Some(rc) => rc,
-        None => {
-            let (_commitment, rc) = polynomial.commit::<E, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
-            rc
-        }
+    let row_commitments = if let Some(rc) = row_commitments {
+        rc
+    } else {
+        let (_commitment, rc) = polynomial.commit::<E, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
+        rc
     };
 
     let (left_vec, right_vec) = polynomial.compute_evaluation_vectors(point, nu, sigma);
@@ -156,54 +167,46 @@ where
             let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
             let r_y: F = Mo::sample(rng);
 
-            // E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2
             let e2 = Mo::mask(g2_fin.scale(&y), &setup.h2, &r_e2);
-            // y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1
             let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
 
             transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &e2);
             transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &y_com);
 
             let sigma1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
-            let t1 = r_e1;
-            let t2 = -r_d2;
-            let sigma2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&t1, &t2, setup, transcript, rng);
+            let sigma2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&r_e1, &-r_d2, setup, transcript, rng);
 
             (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(sigma1), Some(sigma2))
         } else {
             (None, None, None, None)
         };
 
-    // v₂ = v_vec · Γ₂,fin
+    // v₂ = v_vec · Γ₂,fin (each scalar scales g_fin)
     let v2 = M2::fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul(g2_fin, &v_vec);
 
-    let mut padded_right_vec = right_vec;
-    let mut padded_left_vec = left_vec;
+    let mut padded_right_vec = right_vec.clone();
+    let mut padded_left_vec = left_vec.clone();
     if nu < sigma {
         padded_right_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
         padded_left_vec.resize(1 << sigma, F::zero());
     }
 
-    let mut prover_state: DoryProverState<'_, E, Mo> = DoryProverState::new_with_blinds(
-        padded_row_commitments,
-        v2,
-        Some(v_vec),
-        padded_right_vec,
-        padded_left_vec,
+    let mut prover_state: DoryProverState<'_, E, Mo> = DoryProverState::new(
+        padded_row_commitments, // v1 = T_vec_prime (row commitments, padded)
+        v2,                     // v2 = v_vec · g_fin
+        Some(v_vec),            // v2_scalars for first-round MSM+pair optimization
+        padded_right_vec,       // s1 = right_vec (padded)
+        padded_left_vec,        // s2 = left_vec (padded)
         setup,
-        r_c,
-        r_d2,
-        r_e1,
-        r_e2,
     );
+    prover_state.set_initial_blinds(r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2);
 
     let num_rounds = nu.max(sigma);
     let mut first_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
     let mut second_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
 
     for _round in 0..num_rounds {
-        let (first_msg, d1_blinds, d2_blinds) =
-            prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
+        let first_msg = prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
 
         transcript.append_serde(b"d1_left", &first_msg.d1_left);
         transcript.append_serde(b"d1_right", &first_msg.d1_right);
@@ -216,8 +219,7 @@ where
         prover_state.apply_first_challenge::<M1, M2>(&beta);
         first_messages.push(first_msg);
 
-        let (second_msg, c_blinds, e1_blinds, e2_blinds) =
-            prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
+        let second_msg = prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
 
         transcript.append_serde(b"c_plus", &second_msg.c_plus);
         transcript.append_serde(b"c_minus", &second_msg.c_minus);
@@ -227,18 +229,15 @@ where
         transcript.append_serde(b"e2_minus", &second_msg.e2_minus);
 
         let alpha = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"alpha");
-        prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(
-            &alpha, d1_blinds, d2_blinds, c_blinds, e1_blinds, e2_blinds,
-        );
+        prover_state.apply_second_challenge::<M1, M2>(&alpha);
         second_messages.push(second_msg);
     }
 
     let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
 
-    // Generate scalar product proof in ZK mode
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     let scalar_product_proof = if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<ZK>() {
-        Some(prover_state.scalar_product_proof_internal(transcript, rng))
+        Some(prover_state.scalar_product_proof(transcript, rng))
     } else {
         None
     };
@@ -274,20 +273,33 @@ where
 /// Verifies that a committed polynomial evaluates to the claimed value at the given point.
 /// Works with both square and non-square matrix layouts (nu ≤ sigma).
 ///
-/// # Verification Modes
-/// - **Transparent**: Takes evaluation `y` as input, computes E2 = y·Γ2,fin
-/// - **ZK**: Takes `y_com` (from proof.y_com), uses E2 from proof, verifies sigma proofs
+/// # Algorithm
+/// 1. Extract VMV message from proof
+/// 2. Compute e2 = Γ2,fin * evaluation (or use proof.e2 in ZK mode)
+/// 3. Initialize verifier state with commitment and VMV message
+/// 4. Run max(nu, sigma) rounds of reduce-and-fold verification (with automatic padding)
+/// 5. Derive gamma and d challenges
+/// 6. Verify final scalar product message
 ///
 /// # Parameters
-/// - `commitment`: Polynomial commitment (in GT)
-/// - `evaluation`: Claimed evaluation (transparent) or None (ZK uses proof.y_com)
+/// - `commitment`: Polynomial commitment (in GT) - can be a homomorphically combined commitment
+/// - `evaluation`: Claimed evaluation result
 /// - `point`: Evaluation point (length must equal proof.nu + proof.sigma)
-/// - `proof`: Evaluation proof to verify
+/// - `proof`: Evaluation proof to verify (contains nu and sigma dimensions)
 /// - `setup`: Verifier setup
 /// - `transcript`: Fiat-Shamir transcript for challenge generation
 ///
+/// # Returns
+/// `Ok(())` if proof is valid, `Err(DoryError)` otherwise
+///
+/// # Homomorphic Verification
+/// This function can verify proofs for homomorphically combined polynomials.
+/// The commitment parameter should be the combined commitment, and the evaluation
+/// should be the evaluation of the combined polynomial.
+///
 /// # Errors
-/// Returns `DoryError::InvalidProof` if verification fails.
+/// Returns `DoryError::InvalidProof` if verification fails, or other variants
+/// if the input parameters are incorrect (e.g., point dimension mismatch).
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "verify_evaluation_proof")]
 pub fn verify_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T>(
     commitment: E::GT,
@@ -330,7 +342,6 @@ where
         transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", proof_e2);
         transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", y_com);
 
-        // Verify sigma proofs
         if let Some(ref sigma1) = proof.sigma1_proof {
             verify_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(proof_e2, y_com, sigma1, &setup, transcript)?;
         }
@@ -352,22 +363,30 @@ where
     #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
     let (e2, _is_zk) = (setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation), false);
 
-    // Folded-scalar accumulation
+    // Folded-scalar accumulation with per-round coordinates.
+    // num_rounds = sigma (we fold column dimensions).
     let num_rounds = sigma;
+    // s1 (right/prover): the σ column coordinates in natural order (LSB→MSB).
+    // No padding here: the verifier folds across the σ column dimensions.
+    // With MSB-first folding, these coordinates are only consumed after the first σ−ν rounds,
+    // which correspond to the padded MSB dimensions on the left tensor, matching the prover.
     let col_coords = &point[..sigma];
     let s1_coords: Vec<F> = col_coords.to_vec();
+    // s2 (left/prover): the ν row coordinates in natural order, followed by zeros for the extra
+    // MSB dimensions. Conceptually this is s ⊗ [1,0]^(σ−ν): under MSB-first folds, the first
+    // σ−ν rounds multiply s2 by α⁻¹ while contributing no right halves (since those entries are 0).
     let mut s2_coords: Vec<F> = vec![F::zero(); sigma];
     let row_coords = &point[sigma..sigma + nu];
     s2_coords[..nu].copy_from_slice(&row_coords[..nu]);
 
     let mut verifier_state = DoryVerifierState::new(
-        vmv_message.c,
-        commitment,
-        vmv_message.d2,
-        vmv_message.e1,
-        e2,
-        s1_coords,
-        s2_coords,
+        vmv_message.c,  // c from VMV message
+        commitment,     // d1 = commitment
+        vmv_message.d2, // d2 from VMV message
+        vmv_message.e1, // e1 from VMV message
+        e2,             // e2 computed from evaluation
+        s1_coords,      // s1: columns c0..c_{σ−1} (LSB→MSB), no padding; folded across σ dims
+        s2_coords,      // s2: rows r0..r_{ν−1} then zeros in MSB dims (emulates s ⊗ [1,0]^(σ−ν))
         num_rounds,
         setup.clone(),
     );
@@ -400,26 +419,24 @@ where
     // ZK mode: verify with scalar product proof
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     if is_zk {
-        if let Some(ref sigma_proof) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
-            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &sigma_proof.p1);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &sigma_proof.p2);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &sigma_proof.q);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &sigma_proof.r);
+        if let Some(ref sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &sp.p1);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &sp.p2);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &sp.q);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &sp.r);
             let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
 
             transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
             transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
             let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
 
-            return verifier_state.verify_final_zk_with_challenge(sigma_proof, &c, &d);
+            return verifier_state.verify_final_zk(sp, &c, &d);
         }
     }
 
-    // Transparent mode
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
-    let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
 
-    let _ = gamma; // Used in verify_final
+    let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
     verifier_state.verify_final(&proof.final_message, &gamma, &d)
 }
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index 4e57eed..f27d2d4 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -292,7 +292,6 @@ where
     Mo: Mode,
     R: rand_core::RngCore,
 {
-    // Create evaluation proof using row_commitments
     evaluation_proof::create_evaluation_proof::<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo, R>(
         polynomial,
         point,
diff --git a/src/messages.rs b/src/messages.rs
index 3f6d746..1e1d74d 100644
--- a/src/messages.rs
+++ b/src/messages.rs
@@ -43,15 +43,14 @@ pub struct SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT> {
 
 /// Vector-Matrix-Vector message for polynomial commitment transformation
 ///
-/// Contains C, D₂, E₁. In transparent mode, E₂ = y·Γ₂,fin is computed by verifier.
-/// In ZK mode, E₂ and y_com are stored in the proof's optional fields.
+/// Contains C, D₂, E₁. Note: E₂ can be computed by verifier as y·Γ₂,fin
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 pub struct VMVMessage<G1, GT> {
-    /// C = e(MSM(T_vec', v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_c·HT
+    /// C = e(MSM(T_vec', v_vec), Γ₂,fin)
     pub c: GT,
-    /// D₂ = e(MSM(Γ₁\[nu\], v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_d2·HT
+    /// D₂ = e(MSM(Γ₁\[nu\], v_vec), Γ₂,fin)
     pub d2: GT,
-    /// E₁ = MSM(T_vec', L_vec) + r_e1·H1
+    /// E₁ = MSM(T_vec', L_vec)
     pub e1: G1,
 }
 
@@ -66,69 +65,40 @@ pub struct ScalarProductMessage<G1, G2> {
     pub e2: G2,
 }
 
-/// ZK VMV Σ-protocol 1: proves knowledge of (y, rE2, ry) such that:
-/// - E2 = y·Γ2,fin + rE2·H2
-/// - yC = y·Γ1,fin + ry·H1
-///
-/// This proves the commitment yC is consistent with E2.
+/// Σ-protocol 1: proves E2 and y_com commit to the same y.
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+#[allow(missing_docs)]
 pub struct Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, F> {
-    /// Commitment A1 = k1·Γ2,fin + k2·H2 (for E2 relation)
     pub a1: G2,
-    /// Commitment A2 = k1·Γ1,fin + k3·H1 (for yC relation)
     pub a2: G1,
-    /// Response z1 = k1 + c·y
     pub z1: F,
-    /// Response z2 = k2 + c·rE2
     pub z2: F,
-    /// Response z3 = k3 + c·ry
     pub z3: F,
 }
 
-/// ZK VMV Σ-protocol 2: proves knowledge of (t1, t2) such that:
-/// e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2)
-///
-/// Where t1 = rE1 + rv and t2 = -rD2.
-/// This proves the relation between E1 and D2 with blinds.
+/// Σ-protocol 2: proves e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2).
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+#[allow(missing_docs)]
 pub struct Sigma2Proof<F, GT> {
-    /// Commitment A = e(H1, k1·Γ2,fin + k2·H2)
     pub a: GT,
-    /// Response z1 = k1 + c·t1
     pub z1: F,
-    /// Response z2 = k2 + c·t2
     pub z2: F,
 }
 
-/// Zero-knowledge scalar product proof (Σ-protocol)
-///
-/// Proves knowledge of (v1, v2, rC, rD1, rD2) for relation L1:
-/// - C = e(v1, v2) + rC·HT
-/// - D1 = e(v1, Γ2) + rD1·HT
-/// - D2 = e(Γ1, v2) + rD2·HT
-///
-/// Protocol from Dory paper Section 3.1.
+/// ZK scalar product proof: proves (C, D1, D2) are consistent with blinded v1, v2.
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+#[allow(missing_docs)]
 pub struct ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
-    /// P1 = e(d1, Γ2) + rP1·HT
     pub p1: GT,
-    /// P2 = e(Γ1, d2) + rP2·HT
     pub p2: GT,
-    /// Q = e(d1, v2) + e(v1, d2) + rQ·HT
     pub q: GT,
-    /// R = e(d1, d2) + rR·HT
     pub r: GT,
-    /// E1 = d1 + c·v1
     pub e1: G1,
-    /// E2 = d2 + c·v2
     pub e2: G2,
-    /// r1 = rP1 + c·rD1
     pub r1: F,
-    /// r2 = rP2 + c·rD2
     pub r2: F,
-    /// r3 = rR + c·rQ + c²·rC
     pub r3: F,
 }
diff --git a/src/mode.rs b/src/mode.rs
index 1fb297a..d2453dd 100644
--- a/src/mode.rs
+++ b/src/mode.rs
@@ -1,55 +1,28 @@
-//! Mode trait for transparent vs zero-knowledge proofs
-//!
-//! This module provides a mode abstraction that allows the same protocol implementation
-//! to work for both transparent (non-hiding) and zero-knowledge (hiding) proofs.
-//!
-//! - [`Transparent`]: Default mode with no blinding. `sample` returns zero, `mask` is identity.
-//! - [`ZK`]: Zero-knowledge mode (requires `zk` feature). Samples blinds from RNG.
+//! Mode trait for transparent vs zero-knowledge proofs.
 
 use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 
-/// Mode marker trait for transparent vs ZK proofs.
-///
-/// Determines whether blinds are sampled (ZK) or zero (transparent).
+/// Determines whether protocol messages are blinded (ZK) or unblinded (transparent).
 pub trait Mode: 'static {
-    /// Sample a blinding factor.
-    ///
-    /// - Transparent: returns `F::zero()` without using RNG
-    /// - ZK: returns a random scalar from the RNG
-    ///
-    /// Note: Blinds are sampled from RNG (not transcript) because they are
-    /// private to the prover. The transcript is only used for public values
-    /// and deriving challenges that both prover and verifier compute.
+    /// Sample a blinding scalar: zero in Transparent mode, random in ZK mode.
     fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
-
-    /// Mask a group element with a blinding factor.
-    ///
-    /// - Transparent: returns `value` unchanged
-    /// - ZK: returns `value + base * blind`
+    /// Mask a group element: identity in Transparent mode, `value + base * blind` in ZK mode.
     fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
 }
 
-/// Transparent mode - no blinding.
-///
-/// All samples return zero, all masks return the value unchanged.
-/// This is the default mode and produces non-hiding proofs.
+/// Transparent mode: no blinding, non-hiding proofs.
 pub struct Transparent;
 
 impl Mode for Transparent {
     fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(_rng: &mut R) -> F {
         F::zero()
     }
-
     fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
         value
     }
 }
 
-/// Zero-knowledge mode - samples blinds from RNG.
-///
-/// Produces hiding proofs by masking protocol messages with random blinds.
-/// Blinds are sampled from private randomness (RNG), not the transcript,
-/// because they must not affect the public challenge derivation.
+/// Zero-knowledge mode: samples blinds from RNG for hiding proofs.
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 pub struct ZK;
 
@@ -58,7 +31,6 @@ impl Mode for ZK {
     fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F {
         F::random(rng)
     }
-
     fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
         value + base.scale(blind)
     }
diff --git a/src/primitives/poly.rs b/src/primitives/poly.rs
index 873e256..edb857e 100644
--- a/src/primitives/poly.rs
+++ b/src/primitives/poly.rs
@@ -89,21 +89,10 @@ pub trait Polynomial<F: Field> {
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>;
 
-    /// Commit to polynomial with ZK blinds
-    ///
-    /// Same as `commit`, but adds blinds to each row commitment for zero-knowledge:
-    /// `row_commit[i] = MSM(g1_generators, row_coefficients[i]) + r_i·H1`
-    ///
-    /// # Returns
-    /// `(commitment, row_commitments, row_blinds)` where:
-    /// - `commitment`: Final commitment in GT (derived from blinded row commitments)
-    /// - `row_commitments`: Blinded row commitments in G1
-    /// - `row_blinds`: The blinds used for each row (needed for proof generation)
-    ///
-    /// The sum of row_blinds weighted by the left vector gives `r_v` used in Sigma2.
+    /// Commit with per-row ZK blinds. Returns `(commitment, row_commitments, blinds)`.
     ///
     /// # Errors
-    /// Returns error if coefficient length doesn't match 2^(nu + sigma) or if setup is insufficient.
+    /// Returns error if coefficient length doesn't match 2^(nu + sigma).
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
     fn commit_zk<E, M1, R>(
diff --git a/src/proof.rs b/src/proof.rs
index a4bd0a9..230ba5d 100644
--- a/src/proof.rs
+++ b/src/proof.rs
@@ -4,10 +4,6 @@
 //! - VMV message (PCS transform)
 //! - Multiple rounds of reduce messages (log n rounds)
 //! - Final scalar product message
-//!
-//! For ZK mode, the proof additionally contains:
-//! - E2 and y_com (blinded VMV extension)
-//! - Sigma proofs for ZK verification
 
 use crate::messages::*;
 use crate::primitives::arithmetic::Group;
@@ -18,17 +14,18 @@ use crate::primitives::arithmetic::Group;
 /// at a given point. It consists of messages from the interactive protocol made
 /// non-interactive via Fiat-Shamir.
 ///
-/// In ZK mode (when `zk` feature is enabled), additional fields contain the
-/// sigma proofs and blinded values needed for zero-knowledge verification.
+/// The proof includes the matrix dimensions (nu, sigma) used during proof generation,
+/// which the verifier uses to ensure consistency with the evaluation point.
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+#[allow(missing_docs)]
 pub struct DoryProof<G1: Group, G2, GT> {
     /// Vector-Matrix-Vector message for PCS transformation
     pub vmv_message: VMVMessage<G1, GT>,
 
-    /// First reduce messages for each round
+    /// First reduce messages for each round (nu rounds total)
     pub first_messages: Vec<FirstReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
 
-    /// Second reduce messages for each round
+    /// Second reduce messages for each round (nu rounds total)
     pub second_messages: Vec<SecondReduceMessage<G1, G2, GT>>,
 
     /// Final scalar product message
@@ -40,24 +37,14 @@ pub struct DoryProof<G1: Group, G2, GT> {
     /// Log₂ of number of columns in the coefficient matrix
     pub sigma: usize,
 
-    // ZK-specific fields (present when zk feature is enabled)
-    /// E2 = y·Γ2,fin + r_e2·H2 (blinded VMV extension)
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     pub e2: Option<G2>,
-
-    /// y_com = y·Γ1,fin + r_y·H1 (commitment to evaluation)
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     pub y_com: Option<G1>,
-
-    /// Sigma1 proof: proves y_com and e2 commit to same y
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     pub sigma1_proof: Option<Sigma1Proof<G1, G2, G1::Scalar>>,
-
-    /// Sigma2 proof: proves VMV relation holds with blinds
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     pub sigma2_proof: Option<Sigma2Proof<G1::Scalar, GT>>,
-
-    /// ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol)
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     pub scalar_product_proof: Option<ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, G1::Scalar, GT>>,
 }
diff --git a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
index 4ab81d7..7331398 100644
--- a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+++ b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
@@ -18,29 +18,12 @@ use std::marker::PhantomData;
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 use crate::primitives::transcript::Transcript;
 
-/// Scalar field type alias for a pairing curve.
 type Scalar<E> = <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar;
 
-/// Accumulated blinds tuple (r_c, r_d1, r_d2) for ZK mode.
-type Blinds<E> = (Scalar<E>, Scalar<E>, Scalar<E>);
-
-/// ZK scalar product proof type alias.
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-type ZkScalarProductProof<E> = ScalarProductProof<
-    <E as PairingCurve>::G1,
-    <E as PairingCurve>::G2,
-    Scalar<E>,
-    <E as PairingCurve>::GT,
->;
-
 /// Prover state for the Dory opening protocol
 ///
 /// Maintains the current state of the prover during the interactive protocol.
 /// The state consists of vectors that get folded in each round.
-///
-/// The `M` parameter controls whether the proof is transparent or zero-knowledge:
-/// - `Transparent` (default): No blinding, produces non-hiding proofs
-/// - `ZK` (requires `zk` feature): Samples blinds from transcript for hiding proofs
 pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode = Transparent> {
     /// Current v1 vector (G1 elements)
     v1: Vec<E::G1>,
@@ -63,19 +46,19 @@ pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode = Transparent> {
     /// Reference to prover setup
     setup: &'a ProverSetup<E>,
 
-    // ZK blind accumulators (zero for Transparent mode)
-    /// Accumulated blind for C (inner product)
-    r_c: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    /// Accumulated blind for D1
-    r_d1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    /// Accumulated blind for D2
-    r_d2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    /// Accumulated blind for E1
-    r_e1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    /// Accumulated blind for E2
-    r_e2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-
-    /// Phantom data for mode marker
+    // ZK accumulated blinds (zero in Transparent mode)
+    r_c: Scalar<E>,
+    r_d1: Scalar<E>,
+    r_d2: Scalar<E>,
+    r_e1: Scalar<E>,
+    r_e2: Scalar<E>,
+    // Per-round blinds stored between compute and apply
+    round_d1: [Scalar<E>; 2],
+    round_d2: [Scalar<E>; 2],
+    round_c: [Scalar<E>; 2],
+    round_e1: [Scalar<E>; 2],
+    round_e2: [Scalar<E>; 2],
+
     _mode: PhantomData<M>,
 }
 
@@ -161,6 +144,7 @@ where
         }
 
         let num_rounds = v1.len().trailing_zeros() as usize;
+        let z = Scalar::<E>::zero();
 
         Self {
             v1,
@@ -170,54 +154,47 @@ where
             s2,
             num_rounds,
             setup,
-            r_c: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
-            r_d1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
-            r_d2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
-            r_e1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
-            r_e2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::zero(),
+            r_c: z,
+            r_d1: z,
+            r_d2: z,
+            r_e1: z,
+            r_e2: z,
+            round_d1: [z; 2],
+            round_d2: [z; 2],
+            round_c: [z; 2],
+            round_e1: [z; 2],
+            round_e2: [z; 2],
             _mode: PhantomData,
         }
     }
 
-    /// Create new prover state with initial blinds (for VMV message blinds)
-    ///
-    /// Used when the VMV message computation samples initial blinds.
-    #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
-    pub fn new_with_blinds(
-        v1: Vec<E::G1>,
-        v2: Vec<E::G2>,
-        v2_scalars: Option<Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>>,
-        s1: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        s2: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        setup: &'a ProverSetup<E>,
-        r_c: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_d2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_e1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        r_e2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    ) -> Self {
-        let mut state = Self::new(v1, v2, v2_scalars, s1, s2, setup);
-        state.r_c = r_c;
-        state.r_d2 = r_d2;
-        state.r_e1 = r_e1;
-        state.r_e2 = r_e2;
-        state
+    /// Set initial VMV blinds (r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2).
+    pub fn set_initial_blinds(
+        &mut self,
+        r_c: Scalar<E>,
+        r_d2: Scalar<E>,
+        r_e1: Scalar<E>,
+        r_e2: Scalar<E>,
+    ) {
+        self.r_c = r_c;
+        self.r_d2 = r_d2;
+        self.r_e1 = r_e1;
+        self.r_e2 = r_e2;
     }
 
-    /// Compute first reduce message for current round. Returns (message, d1_blinds, d2_blinds).
+    /// Compute first reduce message for current round
+    ///
+    /// Computes D1L, D1R, D2L, D2R, E1β, E2β based on current state.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_first_message")]
-    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
-    pub fn compute_first_message<
+    pub fn compute_first_message<M1, M2, R>(
+        &mut self,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> FirstReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
+    where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
         R: rand_core::RngCore,
-    >(
-        &self,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> (
-        FirstReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
-        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-    ) {
+    {
         assert!(
             self.num_rounds > 0,
             "Not enough rounds left in prover state"
@@ -233,20 +210,25 @@ where
         let g1_prime = &self.setup.g1_vec[..n2];
         let g2_prime = &self.setup.g2_vec[..n2];
 
-        // ZK: sample blinds from RNG (zero for Transparent mode)
-        let r_d1_l: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_d1_r: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_d2_l: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_d2_r: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        // Sample round blinds (zero in Transparent mode)
+        self.round_d1 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
+        self.round_d2 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
 
         // Compute D values: multi-pairings between v-vectors and generators
         // D₁L = ⟨v₁L, Γ₂'⟩, D₁R = ⟨v₁R, Γ₂'⟩ - g2_prime is from setup, use cached version
-        let d1_left_base = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_l, g2_prime);
-        let d1_right_base = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_r, g2_prime);
+        let d1_left = M::mask(
+            E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_l, g2_prime),
+            &self.setup.ht,
+            &self.round_d1[0],
+        );
+        let d1_right = M::mask(
+            E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_r, g2_prime),
+            &self.setup.ht,
+            &self.round_d1[1],
+        );
 
         // D₂L = ⟨Γ₁', v₂L⟩, D₂R = ⟨Γ₁', v₂R⟩
-        // If v2 was constructed as Γ2,fin * scalars (first round), compute MSM(Γ₁', scalars) then one pairing.
-        // Γ2,fin = g2_vec[0] (commitment base, NOT h2 which is the blinding generator)
+        // If v2 was constructed as h2 * scalars (first round), compute MSM(Γ₁', scalars) then one pairing.
         let (d2_left_base, d2_right_base) = if let Some(scalars) = self.v2_scalars.as_ref() {
             let (s_l, s_r) = scalars.split_at(n2);
             let sum_left = M1::msm(g1_prime, s_l);
@@ -259,12 +241,8 @@ where
                 E::multi_pair_g1_setup(g1_prime, v2_r),
             )
         };
-
-        // ZK: mask D values (identity for Transparent mode)
-        let d1_left = M::mask(d1_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_l);
-        let d1_right = M::mask(d1_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_r);
-        let d2_left = M::mask(d2_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_l);
-        let d2_right = M::mask(d2_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_r);
+        let d2_left = M::mask(d2_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &self.round_d2[0]);
+        let d2_right = M::mask(d2_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &self.round_d2[1]);
 
         // Compute E values for extended protocol: MSMs with scalar vectors
         // E₁β = ⟨Γ₁, s₂⟩
@@ -273,30 +251,24 @@ where
         // E₂β = ⟨Γ₂, s₁⟩
         let e2_beta = M2::msm(&self.setup.g2_vec[..1 << self.num_rounds], &self.s1[..]);
 
-        (
-            FirstReduceMessage {
-                d1_left,
-                d1_right,
-                d2_left,
-                d2_right,
-                e1_beta,
-                e2_beta,
-            },
-            [r_d1_l, r_d1_r],
-            [r_d2_l, r_d2_r],
-        )
+        FirstReduceMessage {
+            d1_left,
+            d1_right,
+            d2_left,
+            d2_right,
+            e1_beta,
+            e2_beta,
+        }
     }
 
     /// Apply first challenge (beta) and combine vectors
     ///
     /// Updates the state by combining with generators scaled by beta.
-    /// Also accumulates blinds: rC ← rC + β·rD2 + β⁻¹·rD1
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::apply_first_challenge")]
     pub fn apply_first_challenge<M1, M2>(&mut self, beta: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar)
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
     {
         let beta_inv = (*beta).inv().expect("beta must be invertible");
 
@@ -311,27 +283,23 @@ where
         // After first combine, the `v2_scalars` optimization does not apply.
         self.v2_scalars = None;
 
-        // ZK: accumulate blinds using accumulated rD1, rD2 (not message blinds)
-        // rC ← rC + β·rD2 + β⁻¹·rD1
+        // Accumulate blinds: rC ← rC + β·rD2 + β⁻¹·rD1
         self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_d2 * *beta + self.r_d1 * beta_inv;
     }
 
-    /// Compute second reduce message for current round. Returns (message, c_blinds, e1_blinds, e2_blinds).
+    /// Compute second reduce message for current round
+    ///
+    /// Computes C+, C-, E1+, E1-, E2+, E2- based on current state.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_second_message")]
-    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
-    pub fn compute_second_message<
+    pub fn compute_second_message<M1, M2, R>(
+        &mut self,
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> SecondReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
+    where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
         R: rand_core::RngCore,
-    >(
-        &self,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> (
-        SecondReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
-        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-        [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-    ) {
+    {
         let n2 = 1 << (self.num_rounds - 1); // n/2
 
         // Split all vectors into left and right halves
@@ -340,65 +308,40 @@ where
         let (s1_l, s1_r) = self.s1.split_at(n2);
         let (s2_l, s2_r) = self.s2.split_at(n2);
 
-        // ZK: sample blinds from RNG (zero for Transparent mode)
-        let r_c_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_c_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_e1_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_e1_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_e2_plus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_e2_minus: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        // Sample round blinds (zero in Transparent mode)
+        self.round_c = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
+        self.round_e1 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
+        self.round_e2 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
 
         // Compute C terms: cross products of v-vectors
         // C₊ = ⟨v₁L, v₂R⟩
-        let c_plus_base = E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r);
+        let c_plus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r), &self.setup.ht, &self.round_c[0]);
         // C₋ = ⟨v₁R, v₂L⟩
-        let c_minus_base = E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l);
-
-        // ZK: mask C values
-        let c_plus = M::mask(c_plus_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_c_plus);
-        let c_minus = M::mask(c_minus_base, &self.setup.ht, &r_c_minus);
+        let c_minus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l), &self.setup.ht, &self.round_c[1]);
 
         // Compute E terms for extended protocol: cross products with scalars
-        // E₁₊ = ⟨v₁L, s₂R⟩
-        let e1_plus_base = M1::msm(v1_l, s2_r);
-        // E₁₋ = ⟨v₁R, s₂L⟩
-        let e1_minus_base = M1::msm(v1_r, s2_l);
-        // E₂₊ = ⟨s₁L, v₂R⟩
-        let e2_plus_base = M2::msm(v2_r, s1_l);
-        // E₂₋ = ⟨s₁R, v₂L⟩
-        let e2_minus_base = M2::msm(v2_l, s1_r);
-
-        // ZK: mask E values
-        let e1_plus = M::mask(e1_plus_base, &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_plus);
-        let e1_minus = M::mask(e1_minus_base, &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_minus);
-        let e2_plus = M::mask(e2_plus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_plus);
-        let e2_minus = M::mask(e2_minus_base, &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_minus);
-
-        (
-            SecondReduceMessage {
-                c_plus,
-                c_minus,
-                e1_plus,
-                e1_minus,
-                e2_plus,
-                e2_minus,
-            },
-            [r_c_plus, r_c_minus],
-            [r_e1_plus, r_e1_minus],
-            [r_e2_plus, r_e2_minus],
-        )
+        let e1_plus = M::mask(M1::msm(v1_l, s2_r), &self.setup.h1, &self.round_e1[0]);
+        let e1_minus = M::mask(M1::msm(v1_r, s2_l), &self.setup.h1, &self.round_e1[1]);
+        let e2_plus = M::mask(M2::msm(v2_r, s1_l), &self.setup.h2, &self.round_e2[0]);
+        let e2_minus = M::mask(M2::msm(v2_l, s1_r), &self.setup.h2, &self.round_e2[1]);
+
+        SecondReduceMessage {
+            c_plus,
+            c_minus,
+            e1_plus,
+            e1_minus,
+            e2_plus,
+            e2_minus,
+        }
     }
 
-    /// Apply second challenge (alpha) and fold vectors.
+    /// Apply second challenge (alpha) and fold vectors
+    ///
+    /// Reduces the vector size by half using the alpha challenge.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::apply_second_challenge")]
     pub fn apply_second_challenge<M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>, M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>>(
         &mut self,
         alpha: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        d1_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-        d2_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-        c_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-        e1_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
-        e2_blinds: [<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar; 2],
     ) {
         let alpha_inv = (*alpha).inv().expect("alpha must be invertible");
         let n2 = 1 << (self.num_rounds - 1); // n/2
@@ -423,12 +366,12 @@ where
         M1::fold_field_vectors(s2_l, s2_r, &alpha_inv);
         self.s2.truncate(n2);
 
-        // ZK: update accumulated blinds
-        self.r_c = self.r_c + c_blinds[0] * *alpha + c_blinds[1] * alpha_inv;
-        self.r_d1 = d1_blinds[0] * *alpha + d1_blinds[1];
-        self.r_d2 = d2_blinds[0] * alpha_inv + d2_blinds[1];
-        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + e1_blinds[0] * *alpha + e1_blinds[1] * alpha_inv;
-        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + e2_blinds[0] * *alpha + e2_blinds[1] * alpha_inv;
+        // Update accumulated blinds from stored round blinds
+        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.round_c[0] * *alpha + self.round_c[1] * alpha_inv;
+        self.r_d1 = self.round_d1[0] * *alpha + self.round_d1[1];
+        self.r_d2 = self.round_d2[0] * alpha_inv + self.round_d2[1];
+        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + self.round_e1[0] * *alpha + self.round_e1[1] * alpha_inv;
+        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + self.round_e2[0] * *alpha + self.round_e2[1] * alpha_inv;
 
         // Decrement round counter
         self.num_rounds -= 1;
@@ -438,8 +381,6 @@ where
     ///
     /// Applies fold-scalars transformation and returns the final E1, E2 elements.
     /// Must be called when num_rounds=0 (vectors are size 1).
-    ///
-    /// Also accumulates the final blind: r_c ← r_c + γ·r_e2 + γ⁻¹·r_e1
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_final_message")]
     pub fn compute_final_message<M1, M2>(
         &mut self,
@@ -448,7 +389,6 @@ where
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
     {
         debug_assert_eq!(self.num_rounds, 0, "num_rounds must be 0 for final message");
         debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must have length 1");
@@ -465,120 +405,75 @@ where
         let gamma_inv_s2 = gamma_inv * self.s2[0];
         let e2 = self.v2[0] + self.setup.h2.scale(&gamma_inv_s2);
 
-        // ZK: final blind accumulation
-        // r_c ← r_c + γ·r_e2 + γ⁻¹·r_e1
+        // Final blind accumulation: r_c ← r_c + γ·r_e2 + γ⁻¹·r_e1
         self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_e2 * *gamma + self.r_e1 * gamma_inv;
 
         ScalarProductMessage { e1, e2 }
     }
 
-    /// Get accumulated blinds (r_c, r_d1, r_d2) for ZK mode Σ-protocol.
-    pub fn blinds(&self) -> Blinds<E> {
-        (self.r_c, self.r_d1, self.r_d2)
-    }
-
-    /// Generate ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol) - internal version
-    ///
-    /// This is callable from any Mode but only produces meaningful proofs in ZK mode.
-    /// In Transparent mode, all blinds are zero, so the proof is trivial.
+    /// Generate ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol).
     ///
-    /// Must be called BEFORE `compute_final_message` because that method modifies r_c,
-    /// but the Σ-protocol needs the pre-fold-scalars blinds.
+    /// Must be called BEFORE `compute_final_message` because that modifies r_c.
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    pub fn scalar_product_proof_internal<
-        T: crate::primitives::transcript::Transcript<Curve = E>,
-        R: rand_core::RngCore,
-    >(
+    pub fn scalar_product_proof<T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
         &self,
         transcript: &mut T,
         rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> crate::messages::ScalarProductProof<E::G1, E::G2, <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, E::GT> {
-        debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must be length 1 after folding");
-        debug_assert_eq!(self.v2.len(), 1, "v2 must be length 1 after folding");
-
-        let v1 = self.v1[0];
-        let v2 = self.v2[0];
-        let gamma1 = self.setup.g1_vec[0];
-        let gamma2 = self.setup.g2_vec[0];
-
-        type F<E> = <<E as PairingCurve>::G1 as Group>::Scalar;
-
-        // Sample random scalars from RNG (private to prover)
-        let s_d1: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let s_d2: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let d1 = gamma1.scale(&s_d1);
-        let d2 = gamma2.scale(&s_d2);
-
-        // Sample blinding scalars from RNG (private to prover)
-        let r_p1: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let r_p2: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let r_q: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-        let r_r: F<E> = Field::random(rng);
-
-        // Compute first message: P1, P2, Q, R
-        // P1 = e(d1, Γ2) + rP1·HT
-        let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &gamma2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p1);
-        // P2 = e(Γ1, d2) + rP2·HT
-        let p2 = E::pair(&gamma1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p2);
-        // Q = e(d1, v2) + e(v1, d2) + rQ·HT
+    ) -> ScalarProductProof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>, E::GT> {
+        debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1);
+        debug_assert_eq!(self.v2.len(), 1);
+
+        let (v1, v2) = (self.v1[0], self.v2[0]);
+        let (g1, g2) = (self.setup.g1_vec[0], self.setup.g2_vec[0]);
+
+        let mut rand = || -> Scalar<E> { Field::random(rng) };
+        let (s_d1, s_d2) = (rand(), rand());
+        let (d1, d2) = (g1.scale(&s_d1), g2.scale(&s_d2));
+        let (r_p1, r_p2, r_q, r_r) = (rand(), rand(), rand(), rand());
+
+        let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &g2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p1);
+        let p2 = E::pair(&g1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p2);
         let q = E::pair(&d1, &v2) + E::pair(&v1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_q);
-        // R = e(d1, d2) + rR·HT
         let r = E::pair(&d1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_r);
 
-        // Append first message to transcript and derive challenge
         transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &p1);
         transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &p2);
         transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &q);
         transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &r);
         let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
 
-        // Compute response: E1, E2, r1, r2, r3
-        // E1 = d1 + c·v1
-        let e1 = d1 + v1.scale(&c);
-        // E2 = d2 + c·v2
-        let e2 = d2 + v2.scale(&c);
-        // r1 = rP1 + c·rD1
-        let r1 = r_p1 + c * self.r_d1;
-        // r2 = rP2 + c·rD2
-        let r2 = r_p2 + c * self.r_d2;
-        // r3 = rR + c·rQ + c²·rC
         let c_sq = c * c;
-        let r3 = r_r + c * r_q + c_sq * self.r_c;
-
-        crate::messages::ScalarProductProof {
+        ScalarProductProof {
             p1,
             p2,
             q,
             r,
-            e1,
-            e2,
-            r1,
-            r2,
-            r3,
+            e1: d1 + v1.scale(&c),
+            e2: d2 + v2.scale(&c),
+            r1: r_p1 + c * self.r_d1,
+            r2: r_p2 + c * self.r_d2,
+            r3: r_r + c * r_q + c_sq * self.r_c,
         }
     }
 }
 
-/// Generate Sigma1 proof: proves knowledge of (y, rE2) s.t. E2 = y·Γ2,fin + rE2·H2.
+/// Generate Sigma1 proof: proves knowledge of (y, rE2, ry).
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
-    y: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    r_e2: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    r_y: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    y: &Scalar<E>,
+    r_e2: &Scalar<E>,
+    r_y: &Scalar<E>,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
     rng: &mut R,
-) -> Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>
+) -> Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>>
 where
-    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    Scalar<E>: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
 {
     let (g2_fin, g1_fin) = (&setup.g2_vec[0], &setup.g1_vec[0]);
-    let (k1, k2, k3) = (
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
-    );
+    let (k1, k2, k3): (Scalar<E>, _, _) =
+        (Field::random(rng), Field::random(rng), Field::random(rng));
     let a1 = g2_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2);
     let a2 = g1_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h1.scale(&k3);
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a1", &a1);
@@ -598,22 +493,20 @@ where
 pub fn verify_sigma1_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
     e2: &E::G2,
     y_commit: &E::G1,
-    proof: &Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    proof: &Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>>,
     setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
 ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
 where
-    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    Scalar<E>: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
 {
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a1", &proof.a1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a2", &proof.a2);
     let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma1_c");
-    // Check E2 relation: z1·Γ2,fin + z2·H2 = A1 + c·E2
     if setup.g2_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h2.scale(&proof.z2) != proof.a1 + e2.scale(&c) {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
     }
-    // Check yC relation: z1·Γ1,fin + z3·H1 = A2 + c·yC
     if setup.g1_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h1.scale(&proof.z3) != proof.a2 + y_commit.scale(&c) {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
     }
@@ -623,21 +516,18 @@ where
 /// Generate Sigma2 proof: proves e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2).
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
-    t1: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    t2: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    t1: &Scalar<E>,
+    t2: &Scalar<E>,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
     rng: &mut R,
-) -> Sigma2Proof<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, E::GT>
+) -> Sigma2Proof<Scalar<E>, E::GT>
 where
-    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-    E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    Scalar<E>: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
 {
-    let (k1, k2) = (
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::random(rng),
-    );
+    let (k1, k2): (Scalar<E>, _) = (Field::random(rng), Field::random(rng));
     let a = E::pair(
         &setup.h1,
         &(setup.g2_vec[0].scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2)),
@@ -656,14 +546,14 @@ where
 pub fn verify_sigma2_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
     e1: &E::G1,
     d2: &E::GT,
-    proof: &Sigma2Proof<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar, E::GT>,
+    proof: &Sigma2Proof<Scalar<E>, E::GT>,
     setup: &VerifierSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
 ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
 where
-    <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
-    E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-    E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    Scalar<E>: Field,
+    E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
+    E::GT: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
 {
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma2_a", &proof.a);
     let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma2_c");
@@ -680,7 +570,26 @@ where
 }
 
 impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
-    /// Create new verifier state for O(1) accumulation.
+    /// Create new verifier state
+    ///
+    /// # Parameters
+    /// - `c`: Initial inner product value
+    /// - `d1`: Initial d1 value (from VMV)
+    /// - `d2`: Initial d2 value (from VMV)
+    /// - `e1`: Initial e1 value
+    /// - `e2`: Initial e2 value
+    ///
+    /// Construct verifier state for O(1) accumulation
+    ///
+    /// - `s1_coords`: Per-round coordinates for s1 (right_vec in prover)
+    /// - `s2_coords`: Per-round coordinates for s2 (left_vec in prover)
+    /// - `num_rounds`: Number of rounds
+    /// - `setup`: Verifier setup parameters
+    ///
+    /// Note: `e1` and `d2` are stored both as initial values (for batched VMV check)
+    /// and as accumulators (updated during reduce rounds)
+    /// this is because the VMV check happens before the folding rounds, so we need to save
+    /// the value for the final batched pairing check.
     #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
     pub fn new(
         c: E::GT,
@@ -832,18 +741,15 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         let p2_g2 = g2_term.scale(&neg_gamma);
 
         // Pair 3: ((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀), H₂)
-        // This is the fold-scalars γ⁻¹·e(E₁, H₂) term - uses H₂ (h2)
         let d_s2 = *d * self.s2_acc;
         let g1_term = self.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(&d_s2);
         let p3_g1 = g1_term.scale(&neg_gamma_inv);
         let p3_g2 = self.setup.h2;
 
-        // Pair 4: (d²·E₁_init, Γ2,fin)
-        // This is the deferred VMV check: d²·e(E₁_init, Γ2,fin) - uses Γ2,fin (g2_0)
+        // Pair 4: (d²·E₁_init, Γ2,fin) - deferred VMV check
         let p4_g1 = self.e1_init.scale(&d_sq);
         let p4_g2 = self.setup.g2_0;
 
-        // Multi-pairing: 4 miller loops + 1 final exponentiation
         let lhs = E::multi_pair(&[p1_g1, p2_g1, p3_g1, p4_g1], &[p1_g2, p2_g2, p3_g2, p4_g2]);
 
         if lhs == rhs {
@@ -853,12 +759,10 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         }
     }
 
-    /// Verify final scalar product with ZK proof using pre-derived challenge.
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryVerifierState::verify_final_zk_with_challenge")]
-    pub fn verify_final_zk_with_challenge(
+    pub fn verify_final_zk(
         &mut self,
-        proof: &ZkScalarProductProof<E>,
+        proof: &ScalarProductProof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>, E::GT>,
         c: &Scalar<E>,
         d: &Scalar<E>,
     ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
@@ -867,32 +771,22 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
         <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
     {
-        debug_assert_eq!(
-            self.num_rounds, 0,
-            "num_rounds must be 0 for final verification"
-        );
-
         let d_inv = (*d).inv().expect("d must be invertible");
-        let c_sq = *c * *c;
-
-        // LHS: e(E1 + d·Γ1, E2 + d⁻¹·Γ2)
-        let lhs_g1 = proof.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d);
-        let lhs_g2 = proof.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv);
-        let lhs = E::pair(&lhs_g1, &lhs_g2);
-
-        // RHS: χ + R + c·Q + c²·C + d·P2 + d·c·D2 + d⁻¹·P1 + d⁻¹·c·D1 - (r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
-        let mut rhs = self.setup.chi[0];
-        rhs = rhs + proof.r;
-        rhs = rhs + proof.q.scale(c);
-        rhs = rhs + self.c.scale(&c_sq);
-        rhs = rhs + proof.p2.scale(d);
-        rhs = rhs + self.d2.scale(&(*d * *c));
-        rhs = rhs + proof.p1.scale(&d_inv);
-        rhs = rhs + self.d1.scale(&(d_inv * *c));
-
-        // Blind correction: -(r3 + d·r2 + d⁻¹·r1)·HT
-        let r_total = proof.r3 + *d * proof.r2 + d_inv * proof.r1;
-        rhs = rhs - self.setup.ht.scale(&r_total);
+        let (c_sq, lhs) = (
+            *c * *c,
+            E::pair(
+                &(proof.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d)),
+                &(proof.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv)),
+            ),
+        );
+        let mut rhs = self.setup.chi[0] + proof.r + proof.q.scale(c) + self.c.scale(&c_sq);
+        rhs = rhs + proof.p2.scale(d) + self.d2.scale(&(*d * *c));
+        rhs = rhs + proof.p1.scale(&d_inv) + self.d1.scale(&(d_inv * *c));
+        rhs = rhs
+            - self
+                .setup
+                .ht
+                .scale(&(proof.r3 + *d * proof.r2 + d_inv * proof.r1));
 
         if lhs == rhs {
             Ok(())
diff --git a/src/setup.rs b/src/setup.rs
index 878e623..c1fec75 100644
--- a/src/setup.rs
+++ b/src/setup.rs
@@ -44,11 +44,6 @@ pub struct ProverSetup<E: PairingCurve> {
 ///
 /// Contains precomputed pairing values for efficient verification.
 /// Derived from the prover setup.
-///
-/// # Generator semantics
-/// - `g1_0`, `g2_0`: Final generators (Γ1,fin, Γ2,fin) used as commitment bases
-/// - `h1`, `h2`: Blinding generators (H1, H2) used for zero-knowledge masking
-/// - These MUST be linearly independent (discrete log unknown between them)
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, DorySerialize, DoryDeserialize)]
 pub struct VerifierSetup<E: PairingCurve> {
     /// Δ₁L\[k\] = e(Γ₁\[..2^(k-1)\], Γ₂\[..2^(k-1)\])
@@ -66,22 +61,22 @@ pub struct VerifierSetup<E: PairingCurve> {
     /// χ\[k\] = e(Γ₁\[..2^k\], Γ₂\[..2^k\])
     pub chi: Vec<E::GT>,
 
-    /// Γ1,fin - first G1 generator (commitment base, NOT for blinding)
+    /// First G1 generator
     pub g1_0: E::G1,
 
-    /// Γ2,fin - first G2 generator (commitment base, NOT for blinding)
+    /// First G2 generator
     pub g2_0: E::G2,
 
-    /// H1 - blinding generator in G1 (linearly independent from g1_0)
+    /// Blinding generator in G1
     pub h1: E::G1,
 
-    /// H2 - blinding generator in G2 (linearly independent from g2_0)
+    /// Blinding generator in G2
     pub h2: E::G2,
 
-    /// HT = e(H1, H2) - blinding base in GT
+    /// h_t = e(h₁, h₂)
     pub ht: E::GT,
 
-    /// e(H1, Γ2,fin) = e(h1, g2_0) - precomputed for ZK Sigma2 verification
+    /// e(H1, Γ2,fin) - precomputed for ZK verification
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     pub h1_g2_fin: E::GT,
 

From 10b3f231092fe9524dad5e737cb2c382eab9d51b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Andrew Tretyakov <andrew@tretyakov.xyz>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:54:22 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 05/16] feat: zk integration (#10)

* feat: add ZK support for Jolt integration

- Add ArkDoryProof y_com/y_blinding field accessors
- Add ArkGT/ArkG1 serialization for transcript binding
- Fix typo in transcript.rs
- Fix clippy warnings in derive crate

* fix: remove y_blinding from proof serialization

y_blinding was never used by verifier but was being serialized,
leaking the blinding factor. Now returned separately from prove().

* fix: update tests for new prove/create_evaluation_proof return type

Destructure (proof, _) tuple from prove() and create_evaluation_proof()
which now return (DoryProof, Option<F>). Also add #[cfg(feature =
"disk-persistence")] guards to tests using load_setup/save_setup.

* fix: use separate URS paths for ZK and non-ZK modes

ZK mode serializes additional fields (h1_g2_fin) making the URS format
incompatible. Now uses dory_{n}_zk.urs for ZK mode.

* chore: format code for CI compatibility

* fix: update examples and benches for new prove return type

* style: add empty .rustfmt.toml for CI consistency
---
 .rustfmt.toml                       |   0
 benches/arkworks_proof.rs           |  25 +--
 examples/basic_e2e.rs               |   2 +-
 examples/homomorphic.rs             |   2 +-
 examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs |   2 +-
 examples/non_square.rs              |   2 +-
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs  | 272 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++-
 src/evaluation_proof.rs             |  18 +-
 src/lib.rs                          |   2 +-
 src/setup.rs                        |   6 +-
 tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs        |  14 +-
 tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs       |   4 +-
 tests/arkworks/integration.rs       |  12 +-
 tests/arkworks/non_square.rs        |   6 +-
 tests/arkworks/setup.rs             |   2 +
 tests/arkworks/soundness.rs         |   2 +-
 tests/arkworks/zk.rs                |  56 +++---
 tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs    |  10 +-
 18 files changed, 357 insertions(+), 80 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 .rustfmt.toml

diff --git a/.rustfmt.toml b/.rustfmt.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
index 1004610..7dd0e09 100644
--- a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
+++ b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
 
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
     let mut rng = thread_rng();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -178,17 +178,18 @@ fn bench_end_to_end(c: &mut Criterion) {
 
             // Prove
             let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
-            let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
-                &poly,
-                &point,
-                tier_1,
-                nu,
-                sigma,
-                &prover_setup,
-                &mut prover_transcript,
-                &mut rng,
-            )
-            .unwrap();
+            let (proof, _) =
+                prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
+                    &poly,
+                    &point,
+                    tier_1,
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut prover_transcript,
+                    &mut rng,
+                )
+                .unwrap();
 
             // Verify
             let mut verifier_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
diff --git a/examples/basic_e2e.rs b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
index 9624855..8b597ab 100644
--- a/examples/basic_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 5: Prove
     info!("5. Generating evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-basic-example");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic.rs b/examples/homomorphic.rs
index c7427e4..a8d8238 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic.rs
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 8: Generate proof
     info!("8. Generating evaluation proof for combined polynomial...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-example");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
index 50f3cbb..d55e5e8 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     info!("Generating evaluation proof with combined commitment...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-mixed");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
diff --git a/examples/non_square.rs b/examples/non_square.rs
index 7c80bd0..40c57ed 100644
--- a/examples/non_square.rs
+++ b/examples/non_square.rs
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 5: Prove
     info!("5. Generating evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-non-square-example");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
index 94054c1..b2035cb 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ use std::io::{Read, Write};
 
 use super::BN254;
 use crate::messages::{FirstReduceMessage, ScalarProductMessage, SecondReduceMessage, VMVMessage};
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+use crate::messages::{ScalarProductProof, Sigma1Proof, Sigma2Proof};
 use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 
 impl Valid for ArkFr {
@@ -292,6 +294,45 @@ impl CanonicalSerialize for ArkDoryProof {
         CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&(self.nu as u32), &mut writer, compress)?;
         CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&(self.sigma as u32), &mut writer, compress)?;
 
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        {
+            let is_zk = self.e2.is_some()
+                || self.y_com.is_some()
+                || self.sigma1_proof.is_some()
+                || self.sigma2_proof.is_some()
+                || self.scalar_product_proof.is_some();
+            CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&(is_zk as u8), &mut writer, compress)?;
+            if is_zk {
+                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
+                    self.e2.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing e2"),
+                    &mut writer,
+                    compress,
+                )?;
+                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
+                    self.y_com.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing y_com"),
+                    &mut writer,
+                    compress,
+                )?;
+                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
+                    self.sigma1_proof.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing sigma1"),
+                    &mut writer,
+                    compress,
+                )?;
+                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
+                    self.sigma2_proof.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing sigma2"),
+                    &mut writer,
+                    compress,
+                )?;
+                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
+                    self.scalar_product_proof
+                        .as_ref()
+                        .expect("zk proof missing scalar product proof"),
+                    &mut writer,
+                    compress,
+                )?;
+            }
+        }
+
         Ok(())
     }
 
@@ -333,6 +374,40 @@ impl CanonicalSerialize for ArkDoryProof {
         // nu and sigma
         size += 8; // 2 * u32
 
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        {
+            size += 1; // is_zk flag
+            if self.e2.is_some()
+                || self.y_com.is_some()
+                || self.sigma1_proof.is_some()
+                || self.sigma2_proof.is_some()
+                || self.scalar_product_proof.is_some()
+            {
+                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
+                    self.e2.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing e2"),
+                    compress,
+                );
+                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
+                    self.y_com.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing y_com"),
+                    compress,
+                );
+                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
+                    self.sigma1_proof.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing sigma1"),
+                    compress,
+                );
+                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
+                    self.sigma2_proof.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing sigma2"),
+                    compress,
+                );
+                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
+                    self.scalar_product_proof
+                        .as_ref()
+                        .expect("zk proof missing scalar product proof"),
+                    compress,
+                );
+            }
+        }
+
         size
     }
 }
@@ -417,6 +492,36 @@ impl CanonicalDeserialize for ArkDoryProof {
             <u32 as CanonicalDeserialize>::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?
                 as usize;
 
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        let (e2, y_com, sigma1_proof, sigma2_proof, scalar_product_proof) = {
+            let is_zk = <u8 as CanonicalDeserialize>::deserialize_with_mode(
+                &mut reader,
+                compress,
+                validate,
+            )? != 0;
+            if is_zk {
+                let e2 =
+                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+                let y_com =
+                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+                let sigma1_proof =
+                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+                let sigma2_proof =
+                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+                let scalar_product_proof =
+                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+                (
+                    Some(e2),
+                    Some(y_com),
+                    Some(sigma1_proof),
+                    Some(sigma2_proof),
+                    Some(scalar_product_proof),
+                )
+            } else {
+                (None, None, None, None, None)
+            }
+        };
+
         Ok(ArkDoryProof {
             vmv_message,
             first_messages,
@@ -425,15 +530,172 @@ impl CanonicalDeserialize for ArkDoryProof {
             nu,
             sigma,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            e2: None,
+            e2,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            y_com: None,
+            y_com,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            sigma1_proof: None,
+            sigma1_proof,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            sigma2_proof: None,
+            sigma2_proof,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            scalar_product_proof: None,
+            scalar_product_proof,
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl CanonicalSerialize for Sigma1Proof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr> {
+    fn serialize_with_mode<W: Write>(
+        &self,
+        mut writer: W,
+        compress: ArkCompress,
+    ) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.a1, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.a2, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z1, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z2, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z3, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn serialized_size(&self, compress: ArkCompress) -> usize {
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.a1, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.a2, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z1, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z2, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z3, compress)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl ArkValid for Sigma1Proof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr> {
+    fn check(&self) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl CanonicalDeserialize for Sigma1Proof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr> {
+    fn deserialize_with_mode<R: Read>(
+        mut reader: R,
+        compress: ArkCompress,
+        validate: ArkValidate,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ArkSerializationError> {
+        let a1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let a2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let z1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let z2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let z3 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        Ok(Sigma1Proof { a1, a2, z1, z2, z3 })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl CanonicalSerialize for Sigma2Proof<ArkFr, ArkGT> {
+    fn serialize_with_mode<W: Write>(
+        &self,
+        mut writer: W,
+        compress: ArkCompress,
+    ) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.a, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z1, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z2, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn serialized_size(&self, compress: ArkCompress) -> usize {
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.a, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z1, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z2, compress)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl ArkValid for Sigma2Proof<ArkFr, ArkGT> {
+    fn check(&self) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl CanonicalDeserialize for Sigma2Proof<ArkFr, ArkGT> {
+    fn deserialize_with_mode<R: Read>(
+        mut reader: R,
+        compress: ArkCompress,
+        validate: ArkValidate,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ArkSerializationError> {
+        let a = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let z1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let z2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        Ok(Sigma2Proof { a, z1, z2 })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl CanonicalSerialize for ScalarProductProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr, ArkGT> {
+    fn serialize_with_mode<W: Write>(
+        &self,
+        mut writer: W,
+        compress: ArkCompress,
+    ) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.p1, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.p2, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.q, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.r, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.e1, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.e2, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.r1, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.r2, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.r3, &mut writer, compress)?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn serialized_size(&self, compress: ArkCompress) -> usize {
+        CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.p1, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.p2, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.q, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.r, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.e1, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.e2, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.r1, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.r2, compress)
+            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.r3, compress)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl ArkValid for ScalarProductProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr, ArkGT> {
+    fn check(&self) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+impl CanonicalDeserialize for ScalarProductProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr, ArkGT> {
+    fn deserialize_with_mode<R: Read>(
+        mut reader: R,
+        compress: ArkCompress,
+        validate: ArkValidate,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ArkSerializationError> {
+        let p1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let p2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let q = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let r = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let e1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let e2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let r1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let r2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        let r3 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
+        Ok(ScalarProductProof {
+            p1,
+            p2,
+            q,
+            r,
+            e1,
+            e2,
+            r1,
+            r2,
+            r3,
         })
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index 2552057..cd8a957 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ pub fn create_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo, R>(
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
     rng: &mut R,
-) -> Result<DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>, DoryError>
+) -> Result<(DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>, Option<F>), DoryError>
 where
     F: Field,
     E: PairingCurve,
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ where
 
     // ZK mode: compute y, y_com, E2, and sigma proofs
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    let (zk_e2, zk_y_com, zk_sigma1, zk_sigma2) =
+    let (zk_e2, zk_y_com, zk_sigma1, zk_sigma2, zk_y_blinding) =
         if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<ZK>() {
             use crate::reduce_and_fold::{generate_sigma1_proof, generate_sigma2_proof};
 
@@ -176,9 +176,9 @@ where
             let sigma1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
             let sigma2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&r_e1, &-r_d2, setup, transcript, rng);
 
-            (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(sigma1), Some(sigma2))
+            (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(sigma1), Some(sigma2), Some(r_y))
         } else {
-            (None, None, None, None)
+            (None, None, None, None, None)
         };
 
     // v₂ = v_vec · Γ₂,fin (each scalar scales g_fin)
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ where
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &final_message.e2);
     let _d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
 
-    Ok(DoryProof {
+    let proof = DoryProof {
         vmv_message,
         first_messages,
         second_messages,
@@ -265,7 +265,13 @@ where
         sigma2_proof: zk_sigma2,
         #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
         scalar_product_proof,
-    })
+    };
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    return Ok((proof, zk_y_blinding));
+
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
+    Ok((proof, None))
 }
 
 /// Verify an evaluation proof
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index f27d2d4..b4fc9db 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T, Mo, R>(
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
     rng: &mut R,
-) -> Result<DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>, DoryError>
+) -> Result<(DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>, Option<F>), DoryError>
 where
     F: Field,
     E: PairingCurve,
diff --git a/src/setup.rs b/src/setup.rs
index c1fec75..2033d1d 100644
--- a/src/setup.rs
+++ b/src/setup.rs
@@ -242,7 +242,11 @@ fn get_storage_path(max_log_n: usize) -> Option<PathBuf> {
 
     cache_directory.map(|mut path| {
         path.push("dory");
-        path.push(format!("dory_{max_log_n}.urs"));
+        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+        let filename = format!("dory_{max_log_n}_zk.urs");
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
+        let filename = format!("dory_{max_log_n}.urs");
+        path.push(filename);
         path
     })
 }
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
index 3d471a2..7831982 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
     );
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
-    let proof = result.unwrap();
+    let (proof, _) = result.unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
     );
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
-    let proof = result.unwrap();
+    let (proof, _) = result.unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(1, 1, &setup).unwrap();
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(3, 3, &setup).unwrap();
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
         let point = random_point(4);
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1.clone(),
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
index ec29f5d..9f0712c 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
 
     // Create evaluation proof using combined commitment
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
     let evaluation = combined_poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
index 14e3b61..8d4c198 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ fn test_full_workflow() {
     let expected_evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ fn test_batched_proofs() {
         let point = random_point(8);
 
         let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(format!("test-{i}").as_bytes());
-        let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1.clone(),
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly2,
         &point,
         tier_1_poly2,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
index 24fd0fd..b06c0af 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/setup.rs b/tests/arkworks/setup.rs
index bb02021..e2fe8d3 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/setup.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/setup.rs
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ fn test_setup_consistency() {
 }
 
 #[test]
+#[cfg(feature = "disk-persistence")]
 fn test_setup_disk_persistence() {
     use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::BN254;
     use dory_pcs::setup::{load_setup, save_setup};
@@ -88,6 +89,7 @@ fn test_setup_disk_persistence() {
 }
 
 #[test]
+#[cfg(feature = "disk-persistence")]
 fn test_setup_function_uses_disk() {
     use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::BN254;
     use dory_pcs::{generate_urs, setup};
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
index 39d0e38..9abe6b0 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ fn create_valid_proof_components(
 
     let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
index 101a7f6..9804915 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
     let expected_evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ fn test_zk_larger_polynomial() {
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -209,17 +209,18 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
 
     // Create ZK proof using unified API with ZK mode
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
-        &poly,
-        &point,
-        Some(tier_1),
-        nu,
-        sigma,
-        &prover_setup,
-        &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
-    )
-    .unwrap();
+    let (proof, _) =
+        create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+            &poly,
+            &point,
+            Some(tier_1),
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            &prover_setup,
+            &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
 
     // Verify y_com is present in proof
     assert!(proof.y_com.is_some(), "ZK proof should contain y_com");
@@ -263,7 +264,7 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let mut proof =
+    let (mut proof, _) =
         create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
             &poly,
             &point,
@@ -312,17 +313,18 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation_larger() {
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof = create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
-        &poly,
-        &point,
-        Some(tier_1),
-        nu,
-        sigma,
-        &prover_setup,
-        &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
-    )
-    .unwrap();
+    let (proof, _) =
+        create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+            &poly,
+            &point,
+            Some(tier_1),
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            &prover_setup,
+            &mut prover_transcript,
+            &mut rng,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
 
     let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
     let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
index c58f429..eaf11d0 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let proof =
+            let (proof, _) =
                 create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let proof =
+            let (proof, _) =
                 create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let proof =
+            let (proof, _) =
                 create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
@@ -393,7 +393,7 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let proof =
+            let (proof, _) =
                 create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
@@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let proof =
+            let (proof, _) =
                 create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,

From fe6addf1fee14e245331f195d0d2cb7436614329 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:59:30 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 06/16] refactor: further diff reduction

---
 goal.md                            |  36 ---
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs  |  15 +-
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs | 340 +++++++----------------------
 src/evaluation_proof.rs            |  87 +++-----
 src/mode.rs                        |   3 -
 src/reduce_and_fold.rs             | 111 +++++-----
 src/setup.rs                       |  10 +-
 zk.md                              | 296 -------------------------
 8 files changed, 185 insertions(+), 713 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 goal.md
 delete mode 100644 zk.md

diff --git a/goal.md b/goal.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 56bcd48..0000000
--- a/goal.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,36 +0,0 @@
-# Goal: ZK Feature Branch Diff Reduction
-
-## Hard Constraints
-1. The diff of `src/` + `Cargo.toml` between `main` and `feat/zk` must have **< 500 added lines** (below 300 is the stretch goal)
-2. Deletions are fine and encouraged — we want less code, not more
-3. **All tests must pass**: `cargo nextest run -q` and `cargo nextest run -q --features zk`
-4. Do not stop until all constraints are met
-
-## Current State
-- **852 added** + 283 removed (source only)
-- Biggest contributors: `reduce_and_fold.rs` (+427), `evaluation_proof.rs` (+156)
-
-## Strategy
-1. **Do not touch existing comments/docs unnecessarily** — gratuitous doc edits create diff waste
-2. **Store round blinds internally in DoryProverState** — eliminate return-value tuples and blind-array parameters between functions
-3. **Consolidate `commit` and `commit_zk`** — single method with optional RNG
-4. **Bundle ZK proof fields** into `Option<ZkExtension>` instead of 5 separate `Option` fields
-5. **Keep Mode trait lean** — use it internally, minimize generic parameter spread
-6. **Move sigma proof logic to `src/zk.rs`** — keep reduce_and_fold.rs focused on the core protocol
-7. **Minimize API surface changes** — fewer generic parameters on public functions
-
-## Verification
-```sh
-# Added lines only (must be < 500, stretch goal < 300):
-git diff main...feat/zk -- src/ Cargo.toml | grep -c '^+[^+]'
-
-# Tests pass:
-cargo nextest run --features "arkworks"
-cargo nextest run --features "arkworks,zk"
-
-# Clippy clean:
-cargo clippy --features "arkworks" --message-format=short
-cargo clippy --features "arkworks,zk" --message-format=short
-```
-
-## Status: IN PROGRESS
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
index 84c7757..a982897 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
@@ -118,16 +118,19 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
             });
         }
         let (num_rows, num_cols) = (1 << nu, 1 << sigma);
-        let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
+        let g1 = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
         let blinds: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_rows).map(|_| ArkFr::random(rng)).collect();
-        let row_commitments: Vec<E::G1> = (0..num_rows)
+        let rows: Vec<E::G1> = (0..num_rows)
             .map(|i| {
-                let row = &self.coefficients[i * num_cols..(i + 1) * num_cols];
-                M1::msm(g1_bases, row) + setup.h1.scale(&blinds[i])
+                M1::msm(g1, &self.coefficients[i * num_cols..(i + 1) * num_cols])
+                    + setup.h1.scale(&blinds[i])
             })
             .collect();
-        let commitment = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&row_commitments, &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows]);
-        Ok((commitment, row_commitments, blinds))
+        Ok((
+            E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&rows, &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows]),
+            rows,
+            blinds,
+        ))
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
index b2035cb..6d43998 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_serde.rs
@@ -10,8 +10,6 @@ use std::io::{Read, Write};
 
 use super::BN254;
 use crate::messages::{FirstReduceMessage, ScalarProductMessage, SecondReduceMessage, VMVMessage};
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-use crate::messages::{ScalarProductProof, Sigma1Proof, Sigma2Proof};
 use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 
 impl Valid for ArkFr {
@@ -245,6 +243,72 @@ impl DoryDeserialize for ArkGT {
 // Arkworks-specific Dory proof type
 use super::ArkDoryProof;
 
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+mod zk_serde {
+    use ark_serialize::{
+        CanonicalDeserialize as De, CanonicalSerialize as Ser, Compress, SerializationError, Valid,
+        Validate,
+    };
+    use std::io::{Read, Write};
+
+    pub(super) fn ser_opt<W: Write, T: Ser>(
+        v: &Option<T>,
+        w: &mut W,
+        c: Compress,
+    ) -> Result<(), SerializationError> {
+        match v {
+            Some(val) => {
+                Ser::serialize_with_mode(&1u8, &mut *w, c)?;
+                Ser::serialize_with_mode(val, w, c)
+            }
+            None => Ser::serialize_with_mode(&0u8, w, c),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn de_opt<R: Read, T: De>(
+        r: &mut R,
+        c: Compress,
+        v: Validate,
+    ) -> Result<Option<T>, SerializationError> {
+        match <u8 as De>::deserialize_with_mode(&mut *r, c, v)? {
+            0 => Ok(None),
+            1 => Ok(Some(T::deserialize_with_mode(r, c, v)?)),
+            _ => Err(SerializationError::InvalidData),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn size_opt<T: Ser>(v: &Option<T>, c: Compress) -> usize {
+        1 + v.as_ref().map_or(0, |val| Ser::serialized_size(val, c))
+    }
+
+    macro_rules! impl_serde {
+        ($ty:ty, [$($field:ident),+]) => {
+            impl Valid for $ty { fn check(&self) -> Result<(), SerializationError> { Ok(()) } }
+            impl Ser for $ty {
+                fn serialize_with_mode<W: Write>(&self, mut w: W, c: Compress) -> Result<(), SerializationError> {
+                    $(Ser::serialize_with_mode(&self.$field, &mut w, c)?;)+
+                    Ok(())
+                }
+                fn serialized_size(&self, c: Compress) -> usize {
+                    0 $(+ Ser::serialized_size(&self.$field, c))+
+                }
+            }
+            impl De for $ty {
+                fn deserialize_with_mode<R: Read>(mut r: R, c: Compress, v: Validate) -> Result<Self, SerializationError> {
+                    Ok(Self { $($field: De::deserialize_with_mode(&mut r, c, v)?),+ })
+                }
+            }
+        };
+    }
+
+    use super::{ArkFr, ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkGT};
+    use crate::messages::{ScalarProductProof, Sigma1Proof, Sigma2Proof};
+
+    impl_serde!(Sigma1Proof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr>, [a1, a2, z1, z2, z3]);
+    impl_serde!(Sigma2Proof<ArkFr, ArkGT>, [a, z1, z2]);
+    impl_serde!(ScalarProductProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr, ArkGT>, [p1, p2, q, r, e1, e2, r1, r2, r3]);
+}
+
 impl ArkValid for ArkDoryProof {
     fn check(&self) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
         Ok(())
@@ -296,41 +360,11 @@ impl CanonicalSerialize for ArkDoryProof {
 
         #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
         {
-            let is_zk = self.e2.is_some()
-                || self.y_com.is_some()
-                || self.sigma1_proof.is_some()
-                || self.sigma2_proof.is_some()
-                || self.scalar_product_proof.is_some();
-            CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&(is_zk as u8), &mut writer, compress)?;
-            if is_zk {
-                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
-                    self.e2.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing e2"),
-                    &mut writer,
-                    compress,
-                )?;
-                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
-                    self.y_com.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing y_com"),
-                    &mut writer,
-                    compress,
-                )?;
-                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
-                    self.sigma1_proof.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing sigma1"),
-                    &mut writer,
-                    compress,
-                )?;
-                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
-                    self.sigma2_proof.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing sigma2"),
-                    &mut writer,
-                    compress,
-                )?;
-                CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(
-                    self.scalar_product_proof
-                        .as_ref()
-                        .expect("zk proof missing scalar product proof"),
-                    &mut writer,
-                    compress,
-                )?;
-            }
+            zk_serde::ser_opt(&self.e2, &mut writer, compress)?;
+            zk_serde::ser_opt(&self.y_com, &mut writer, compress)?;
+            zk_serde::ser_opt(&self.sigma1_proof, &mut writer, compress)?;
+            zk_serde::ser_opt(&self.sigma2_proof, &mut writer, compress)?;
+            zk_serde::ser_opt(&self.scalar_product_proof, &mut writer, compress)?;
         }
 
         Ok(())
@@ -376,36 +410,11 @@ impl CanonicalSerialize for ArkDoryProof {
 
         #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
         {
-            size += 1; // is_zk flag
-            if self.e2.is_some()
-                || self.y_com.is_some()
-                || self.sigma1_proof.is_some()
-                || self.sigma2_proof.is_some()
-                || self.scalar_product_proof.is_some()
-            {
-                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
-                    self.e2.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing e2"),
-                    compress,
-                );
-                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
-                    self.y_com.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing y_com"),
-                    compress,
-                );
-                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
-                    self.sigma1_proof.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing sigma1"),
-                    compress,
-                );
-                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
-                    self.sigma2_proof.as_ref().expect("zk proof missing sigma2"),
-                    compress,
-                );
-                size += CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(
-                    self.scalar_product_proof
-                        .as_ref()
-                        .expect("zk proof missing scalar product proof"),
-                    compress,
-                );
-            }
+            size += zk_serde::size_opt(&self.e2, compress);
+            size += zk_serde::size_opt(&self.y_com, compress);
+            size += zk_serde::size_opt(&self.sigma1_proof, compress);
+            size += zk_serde::size_opt(&self.sigma2_proof, compress);
+            size += zk_serde::size_opt(&self.scalar_product_proof, compress);
         }
 
         size
@@ -492,36 +501,6 @@ impl CanonicalDeserialize for ArkDoryProof {
             <u32 as CanonicalDeserialize>::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?
                 as usize;
 
-        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-        let (e2, y_com, sigma1_proof, sigma2_proof, scalar_product_proof) = {
-            let is_zk = <u8 as CanonicalDeserialize>::deserialize_with_mode(
-                &mut reader,
-                compress,
-                validate,
-            )? != 0;
-            if is_zk {
-                let e2 =
-                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-                let y_com =
-                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-                let sigma1_proof =
-                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-                let sigma2_proof =
-                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-                let scalar_product_proof =
-                    CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-                (
-                    Some(e2),
-                    Some(y_com),
-                    Some(sigma1_proof),
-                    Some(sigma2_proof),
-                    Some(scalar_product_proof),
-                )
-            } else {
-                (None, None, None, None, None)
-            }
-        };
-
         Ok(ArkDoryProof {
             vmv_message,
             first_messages,
@@ -530,172 +509,15 @@ impl CanonicalDeserialize for ArkDoryProof {
             nu,
             sigma,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            e2,
+            e2: zk_serde::de_opt(&mut reader, compress, validate)?,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            y_com,
+            y_com: zk_serde::de_opt(&mut reader, compress, validate)?,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            sigma1_proof,
+            sigma1_proof: zk_serde::de_opt(&mut reader, compress, validate)?,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            sigma2_proof,
+            sigma2_proof: zk_serde::de_opt(&mut reader, compress, validate)?,
             #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            scalar_product_proof,
-        })
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl CanonicalSerialize for Sigma1Proof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr> {
-    fn serialize_with_mode<W: Write>(
-        &self,
-        mut writer: W,
-        compress: ArkCompress,
-    ) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.a1, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.a2, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z1, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z2, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z3, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    fn serialized_size(&self, compress: ArkCompress) -> usize {
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.a1, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.a2, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z1, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z2, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z3, compress)
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl ArkValid for Sigma1Proof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr> {
-    fn check(&self) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl CanonicalDeserialize for Sigma1Proof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr> {
-    fn deserialize_with_mode<R: Read>(
-        mut reader: R,
-        compress: ArkCompress,
-        validate: ArkValidate,
-    ) -> Result<Self, ArkSerializationError> {
-        let a1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let a2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let z1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let z2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let z3 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        Ok(Sigma1Proof { a1, a2, z1, z2, z3 })
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl CanonicalSerialize for Sigma2Proof<ArkFr, ArkGT> {
-    fn serialize_with_mode<W: Write>(
-        &self,
-        mut writer: W,
-        compress: ArkCompress,
-    ) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.a, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z1, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.z2, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    fn serialized_size(&self, compress: ArkCompress) -> usize {
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.a, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z1, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.z2, compress)
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl ArkValid for Sigma2Proof<ArkFr, ArkGT> {
-    fn check(&self) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl CanonicalDeserialize for Sigma2Proof<ArkFr, ArkGT> {
-    fn deserialize_with_mode<R: Read>(
-        mut reader: R,
-        compress: ArkCompress,
-        validate: ArkValidate,
-    ) -> Result<Self, ArkSerializationError> {
-        let a = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let z1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let z2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        Ok(Sigma2Proof { a, z1, z2 })
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl CanonicalSerialize for ScalarProductProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr, ArkGT> {
-    fn serialize_with_mode<W: Write>(
-        &self,
-        mut writer: W,
-        compress: ArkCompress,
-    ) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.p1, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.p2, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.q, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.r, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.e1, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.e2, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.r1, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.r2, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialize_with_mode(&self.r3, &mut writer, compress)?;
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    fn serialized_size(&self, compress: ArkCompress) -> usize {
-        CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.p1, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.p2, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.q, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.r, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.e1, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.e2, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.r1, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.r2, compress)
-            + CanonicalSerialize::serialized_size(&self.r3, compress)
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl ArkValid for ScalarProductProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr, ArkGT> {
-    fn check(&self) -> Result<(), ArkSerializationError> {
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl CanonicalDeserialize for ScalarProductProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkFr, ArkGT> {
-    fn deserialize_with_mode<R: Read>(
-        mut reader: R,
-        compress: ArkCompress,
-        validate: ArkValidate,
-    ) -> Result<Self, ArkSerializationError> {
-        let p1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let p2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let q = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let r = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let e1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let e2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let r1 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let r2 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        let r3 = CanonicalDeserialize::deserialize_with_mode(&mut reader, compress, validate)?;
-        Ok(ScalarProductProof {
-            p1,
-            p2,
-            q,
-            r,
-            e1,
-            e2,
-            r1,
-            r2,
-            r3,
+            scalar_product_proof: zk_serde::de_opt(&mut reader, compress, validate)?,
         })
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index cd8a957..b129f08 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -129,11 +129,13 @@ where
         padded_row_commitments.resize(1 << sigma, E::G1::identity());
     }
 
-    // Sample VMV blinds (zero in Transparent mode, random in ZK mode)
-    let r_c: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-    let r_d2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-    let r_e1: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-    let r_e2: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+    // Sample VMV blinds (zero in Transparent, random in ZK)
+    let (r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2): (F, F, F, F) = (
+        Mo::sample(rng),
+        Mo::sample(rng),
+        Mo::sample(rng),
+        Mo::sample(rng),
+    );
 
     let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
 
@@ -142,9 +144,8 @@ where
     let c = Mo::mask(E::pair(&t_vec_v, g2_fin), &setup.ht, &r_c);
 
     // D₂ = e(⟨Γ₁[sigma], v_vec⟩, Γ2,fin) + r_d2·HT
-    let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma];
     let d2 = Mo::mask(
-        E::pair(&M1::msm(g1_bases, &v_vec), g2_fin),
+        E::pair(&M1::msm(&setup.g1_vec[..1 << sigma], &v_vec), g2_fin),
         &setup.ht,
         &r_d2,
     );
@@ -158,25 +159,19 @@ where
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
 
-    // ZK mode: compute y, y_com, E2, and sigma proofs
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    let (zk_e2, zk_y_com, zk_sigma1, zk_sigma2, zk_y_blinding) =
+    let (zk_e2, zk_y_com, zk_sigma1, zk_sigma2, zk_r_y) =
         if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<ZK>() {
             use crate::reduce_and_fold::{generate_sigma1_proof, generate_sigma2_proof};
-
             let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
             let r_y: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-
             let e2 = Mo::mask(g2_fin.scale(&y), &setup.h2, &r_e2);
             let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
-
             transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &e2);
             transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &y_com);
-
-            let sigma1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
-            let sigma2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&r_e1, &-r_d2, setup, transcript, rng);
-
-            (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(sigma1), Some(sigma2), Some(r_y))
+            let s1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
+            let s2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&r_e1, &-r_d2, setup, transcript, rng);
+            (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(s1), Some(s2), Some(r_y))
         } else {
             (None, None, None, None, None)
         };
@@ -266,10 +261,8 @@ where
         #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
         scalar_product_proof,
     };
-
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    return Ok((proof, zk_y_blinding));
-
+    return Ok((proof, zk_r_y));
     #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
     Ok((proof, None))
 }
@@ -340,32 +333,21 @@ where
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_d2", &vmv_message.d2);
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
 
-    // Determine E2 based on proof mode (ZK vs transparent)
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    let (e2, is_zk) = if let (Some(proof_e2), Some(y_com)) = (&proof.e2, &proof.y_com) {
+    let (e2, is_zk) = if let (Some(pe2), Some(yc)) = (&proof.e2, &proof.y_com) {
         use crate::reduce_and_fold::{verify_sigma1_proof, verify_sigma2_proof};
-
-        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", proof_e2);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", y_com);
-
-        if let Some(ref sigma1) = proof.sigma1_proof {
-            verify_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(proof_e2, y_com, sigma1, &setup, transcript)?;
+        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", pe2);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", yc);
+        if let Some(ref s) = proof.sigma1_proof {
+            verify_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(pe2, yc, s, &setup, transcript)?;
         }
-        if let Some(ref sigma2) = proof.sigma2_proof {
-            verify_sigma2_proof::<E, T>(
-                &vmv_message.e1,
-                &vmv_message.d2,
-                sigma2,
-                &setup,
-                transcript,
-            )?;
+        if let Some(ref s) = proof.sigma2_proof {
+            verify_sigma2_proof::<E, T>(&vmv_message.e1, &vmv_message.d2, s, &setup, transcript)?;
         }
-
-        (*proof_e2, true)
+        (*pe2, true)
     } else {
         (setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation), false)
     };
-
     #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
     let (e2, _is_zk) = (setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation), false);
 
@@ -422,27 +404,28 @@ where
 
     let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
 
-    // ZK mode: verify with scalar product proof
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     if is_zk {
         if let Some(ref sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
-            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &sp.p1);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &sp.p2);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &sp.q);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &sp.r);
+            for (l, v) in [
+                (b"sigma_p1" as &[u8], &sp.p1),
+                (b"sigma_p2", &sp.p2),
+                (b"sigma_q", &sp.q),
+                (b"sigma_r", &sp.r),
+            ] {
+                transcript.append_serde(l, v);
+            }
             let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
-
             transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
             transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
-            let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
-
-            return verifier_state.verify_final_zk(sp, &c, &d);
+            return verifier_state.verify_final_zk(sp, &c, &transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d"));
         }
     }
-
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
-
-    let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
-    verifier_state.verify_final(&proof.final_message, &gamma, &d)
+    verifier_state.verify_final(
+        &proof.final_message,
+        &gamma,
+        &transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d"),
+    )
 }
diff --git a/src/mode.rs b/src/mode.rs
index d2453dd..8d10863 100644
--- a/src/mode.rs
+++ b/src/mode.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 //! Mode trait for transparent vs zero-knowledge proofs.
-
 use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 
 /// Determines whether protocol messages are blinded (ZK) or unblinded (transparent).
@@ -12,7 +11,6 @@ pub trait Mode: 'static {
 
 /// Transparent mode: no blinding, non-hiding proofs.
 pub struct Transparent;
-
 impl Mode for Transparent {
     fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(_rng: &mut R) -> F {
         F::zero()
@@ -25,7 +23,6 @@ impl Mode for Transparent {
 /// Zero-knowledge mode: samples blinds from RNG for hiding proofs.
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 pub struct ZK;
-
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 impl Mode for ZK {
     fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F {
diff --git a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
index 7331398..ad13b06 100644
--- a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+++ b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
@@ -176,10 +176,7 @@ where
         r_e1: Scalar<E>,
         r_e2: Scalar<E>,
     ) {
-        self.r_c = r_c;
-        self.r_d2 = r_d2;
-        self.r_e1 = r_e1;
-        self.r_e2 = r_e2;
+        (self.r_c, self.r_d2, self.r_e1, self.r_e2) = (r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2);
     }
 
     /// Compute first reduce message for current round
@@ -214,16 +211,16 @@ where
         self.round_d1 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
         self.round_d2 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
 
-        // Compute D values: multi-pairings between v-vectors and generators
-        // D₁L = ⟨v₁L, Γ₂'⟩, D₁R = ⟨v₁R, Γ₂'⟩ - g2_prime is from setup, use cached version
+        // D₁L = ⟨v₁L, Γ₂'⟩, D₁R = ⟨v₁R, Γ₂'⟩
+        let ht = &self.setup.ht;
         let d1_left = M::mask(
             E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_l, g2_prime),
-            &self.setup.ht,
+            ht,
             &self.round_d1[0],
         );
         let d1_right = M::mask(
             E::multi_pair_g2_setup(v1_r, g2_prime),
-            &self.setup.ht,
+            ht,
             &self.round_d1[1],
         );
 
@@ -241,8 +238,8 @@ where
                 E::multi_pair_g1_setup(g1_prime, v2_r),
             )
         };
-        let d2_left = M::mask(d2_left_base, &self.setup.ht, &self.round_d2[0]);
-        let d2_right = M::mask(d2_right_base, &self.setup.ht, &self.round_d2[1]);
+        let d2_left = M::mask(d2_left_base, ht, &self.round_d2[0]);
+        let d2_right = M::mask(d2_right_base, ht, &self.round_d2[1]);
 
         // Compute E values for extended protocol: MSMs with scalar vectors
         // E₁β = ⟨Γ₁, s₂⟩
@@ -313,11 +310,10 @@ where
         self.round_e1 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
         self.round_e2 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
 
-        // Compute C terms: cross products of v-vectors
-        // C₊ = ⟨v₁L, v₂R⟩
-        let c_plus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r), &self.setup.ht, &self.round_c[0]);
-        // C₋ = ⟨v₁R, v₂L⟩
-        let c_minus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l), &self.setup.ht, &self.round_c[1]);
+        // C₊ = ⟨v₁L, v₂R⟩, C₋ = ⟨v₁R, v₂L⟩
+        let ht = &self.setup.ht;
+        let c_plus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r), ht, &self.round_c[0]);
+        let c_minus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l), ht, &self.round_c[1]);
 
         // Compute E terms for extended protocol: cross products with scalars
         let e1_plus = M::mask(M1::msm(v1_l, s2_r), &self.setup.h1, &self.round_e1[0]);
@@ -411,55 +407,50 @@ where
         ScalarProductMessage { e1, e2 }
     }
 
-    /// Generate ZK scalar product proof (Σ-protocol).
-    ///
-    /// Must be called BEFORE `compute_final_message` because that modifies r_c.
+    /// Generate ZK scalar product proof. Must be called BEFORE `compute_final_message`.
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     pub fn scalar_product_proof<T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
         &self,
         transcript: &mut T,
         rng: &mut R,
     ) -> ScalarProductProof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>, E::GT> {
-        debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1);
-        debug_assert_eq!(self.v2.len(), 1);
-
         let (v1, v2) = (self.v1[0], self.v2[0]);
         let (g1, g2) = (self.setup.g1_vec[0], self.setup.g2_vec[0]);
-
-        let mut rand = || -> Scalar<E> { Field::random(rng) };
-        let (s_d1, s_d2) = (rand(), rand());
-        let (d1, d2) = (g1.scale(&s_d1), g2.scale(&s_d2));
-        let (r_p1, r_p2, r_q, r_r) = (rand(), rand(), rand(), rand());
-
-        let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &g2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p1);
-        let p2 = E::pair(&g1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_p2);
-        let q = E::pair(&d1, &v2) + E::pair(&v1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_q);
-        let r = E::pair(&d1, &d2) + self.setup.ht.scale(&r_r);
-
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p1", &p1);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_p2", &p2);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_q", &q);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"sigma_r", &r);
+        let ht = &self.setup.ht;
+        let mut r = || -> Scalar<E> { Field::random(rng) };
+        let (sd1, sd2) = (r(), r());
+        let (d1, d2) = (g1.scale(&sd1), g2.scale(&sd2));
+        let (rp1, rp2, rq, rr) = (r(), r(), r(), r());
+        let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &g2) + ht.scale(&rp1);
+        let p2 = E::pair(&g1, &d2) + ht.scale(&rp2);
+        let q = E::pair(&d1, &v2) + E::pair(&v1, &d2) + ht.scale(&rq);
+        let rr_val = E::pair(&d1, &d2) + ht.scale(&rr);
+        for (label, val) in [
+            (b"sigma_p1" as &[u8], &p1),
+            (b"sigma_p2", &p2),
+            (b"sigma_q", &q),
+            (b"sigma_r", &rr_val),
+        ] {
+            transcript.append_serde(label, val);
+        }
         let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
-
-        let c_sq = c * c;
         ScalarProductProof {
             p1,
             p2,
             q,
-            r,
+            r: rr_val,
             e1: d1 + v1.scale(&c),
             e2: d2 + v2.scale(&c),
-            r1: r_p1 + c * self.r_d1,
-            r2: r_p2 + c * self.r_d2,
-            r3: r_r + c * r_q + c_sq * self.r_c,
+            r1: rp1 + c * self.r_d1,
+            r2: rp2 + c * self.r_d2,
+            r3: rr + c * rq + c * c * self.r_c,
         }
     }
 }
 
 /// Generate Sigma1 proof: proves knowledge of (y, rE2, ry).
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
+pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E, T, R>(
     y: &Scalar<E>,
     r_e2: &Scalar<E>,
     r_y: &Scalar<E>,
@@ -468,12 +459,18 @@ pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_
     rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>>
 where
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+    R: rand_core::RngCore,
     Scalar<E>: Field,
     E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
 {
     let (g2_fin, g1_fin) = (&setup.g2_vec[0], &setup.g1_vec[0]);
-    let (k1, k2, k3): (Scalar<E>, _, _) =
-        (Field::random(rng), Field::random(rng), Field::random(rng));
+    let (k1, k2, k3) = (
+        Scalar::<E>::random(rng),
+        Scalar::<E>::random(rng),
+        Scalar::<E>::random(rng),
+    );
     let a1 = g2_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2);
     let a2 = g1_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h1.scale(&k3);
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a1", &a1);
@@ -515,7 +512,7 @@ where
 
 /// Generate Sigma2 proof: proves e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2).
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
+pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E, T, R>(
     t1: &Scalar<E>,
     t2: &Scalar<E>,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
@@ -523,11 +520,14 @@ pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E: PairingCurve, T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_
     rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Sigma2Proof<Scalar<E>, E::GT>
 where
+    E: PairingCurve,
+    T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
+    R: rand_core::RngCore,
     Scalar<E>: Field,
     E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
     E::GT: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
 {
-    let (k1, k2): (Scalar<E>, _) = (Field::random(rng), Field::random(rng));
+    let (k1, k2) = (Scalar::<E>::random(rng), Scalar::<E>::random(rng));
     let a = E::pair(
         &setup.h1,
         &(setup.g2_vec[0].scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2)),
@@ -767,17 +767,15 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         d: &Scalar<E>,
     ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
     where
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
+        Scalar<E>: Field,
     {
         let d_inv = (*d).inv().expect("d must be invertible");
-        let (c_sq, lhs) = (
-            *c * *c,
-            E::pair(
-                &(proof.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d)),
-                &(proof.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv)),
-            ),
+        let c_sq = *c * *c;
+        let lhs = E::pair(
+            &(proof.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d)),
+            &(proof.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv)),
         );
         let mut rhs = self.setup.chi[0] + proof.r + proof.q.scale(c) + self.c.scale(&c_sq);
         rhs = rhs + proof.p2.scale(d) + self.d2.scale(&(*d * *c));
@@ -787,7 +785,6 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
                 .setup
                 .ht
                 .scale(&(proof.r3 + *d * proof.r2 + d_inv * proof.r1));
-
         if lhs == rhs {
             Ok(())
         } else {
diff --git a/src/setup.rs b/src/setup.rs
index 2033d1d..6883f61 100644
--- a/src/setup.rs
+++ b/src/setup.rs
@@ -79,7 +79,6 @@ pub struct VerifierSetup<E: PairingCurve> {
     /// e(H1, Γ2,fin) - precomputed for ZK verification
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     pub h1_g2_fin: E::GT,
-
     /// Maximum log₂ of polynomial size supported
     pub max_log_n: usize,
 }
@@ -243,10 +242,13 @@ fn get_storage_path(max_log_n: usize) -> Option<PathBuf> {
     cache_directory.map(|mut path| {
         path.push("dory");
         #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-        let filename = format!("dory_{max_log_n}_zk.urs");
+        {
+            path.push(format!("dory_{max_log_n}_zk.urs"));
+        }
         #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
-        let filename = format!("dory_{max_log_n}.urs");
-        path.push(filename);
+        {
+            path.push(format!("dory_{max_log_n}.urs"));
+        }
         path
     })
 }
diff --git a/zk.md b/zk.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 174684d..0000000
--- a/zk.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,296 +0,0 @@
-# Zero-Knowledge Dory Implementation Guide
-
-Integrate ZK into existing functions via `Mode` trait. No new protocol functions.
-
----
-
-## Part 1: Mode Trait
-
-```rust
-// src/mode.rs
-
-pub trait Mode<F: Field>: 'static {
-    fn sample<T: Transcript>(transcript: &mut T, label: &[u8]) -> F;
-    fn mask<G: Group<Scalar = F>>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &F) -> G;
-}
-
-pub struct Transparent;
-
-impl<F: Field> Mode<F> for Transparent {
-    fn sample<T: Transcript>(_: &mut T, _: &[u8]) -> F { F::ZERO }
-    fn mask<G: Group<Scalar = F>>(value: G, _: &G, _: &F) -> G { value }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub struct ZK;
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-impl<F: Field> Mode<F> for ZK {
-    fn sample<T: Transcript>(transcript: &mut T, label: &[u8]) -> F {
-        transcript.challenge_scalar(label)
-    }
-    fn mask<G: Group<Scalar = F>>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &F) -> G {
-        value.add(&base.scale(blind))
-    }
-}
-```
-
----
-
-## Part 2: Existing Struct Changes
-
-```diff
-// src/reduce_and_fold.rs
-
--pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve> {
-+pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode<E::Scalar> = Transparent> {
-     pub v1: Vec<E::G1>,
-     pub v2: Vec<E::G2>,
-     pub v2_scalars: Option<Vec<E::Scalar>>,
-     pub s1: Vec<E::Scalar>,
-     pub s2: Vec<E::Scalar>,
-     pub num_rounds: usize,
-     pub setup: &'a ProverSetup<E>,
-+
-+    // Blinds (zero for Transparent, accumulated for ZK)
-+    pub r_c: E::Scalar,
-+    pub r_d1: E::Scalar,
-+    pub r_d2: E::Scalar,
-+    pub r_e1: E::Scalar,
-+    pub r_e2: E::Scalar,
-+    _mode: PhantomData<M>,
- }
-```
-
----
-
-## Part 3: Existing `reduce_round` Changes
-
-```diff
--impl<'a, E: PairingCurve> DoryProverState<'a, E> {
-+impl<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode<E::Scalar>> DoryProverState<'a, E, M> {
-     pub fn reduce_round<T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
-         &mut self,
-         transcript: &mut T,
-     ) -> (...) {
-         let half = self.v1.len() / 2;
-         let (v1_l, v1_r) = self.v1.split_at(half);
-         let (v2_l, v2_r) = self.v2.split_at(half);
-         let g2_prime = &self.setup.g2_vec[..half];
-         let g1_prime = &self.setup.g1_vec[..half];
-
-+        // ZK: sample blinds
-+        let r_d1_l = M::sample(transcript, b"r_d1_l");
-+        let r_d1_r = M::sample(transcript, b"r_d1_r");
-+        let r_d2_l = M::sample(transcript, b"r_d2_l");
-+        let r_d2_r = M::sample(transcript, b"r_d2_r");
-
--        let d1_left = E::multi_pair(v1_l, g2_prime);
--        let d1_right = E::multi_pair(v1_r, g2_prime);
--        let d2_left = E::multi_pair(g1_prime, v2_l);
--        let d2_right = E::multi_pair(g1_prime, v2_r);
-+        // ZK: mask pairing results
-+        let d1_left = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_l, g2_prime), &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_l);
-+        let d1_right = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_r, g2_prime), &self.setup.ht, &r_d1_r);
-+        let d2_left = M::mask(E::multi_pair(g1_prime, v2_l), &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_l);
-+        let d2_right = M::mask(E::multi_pair(g1_prime, v2_r), &self.setup.ht, &r_d2_r);
-
-         // ... e1_beta, e2_beta unchanged ...
-
-         let first_msg = FirstReduceMessage { d1_left, d1_right, d2_left, d2_right, e1_beta, e2_beta };
-         transcript.append_serde(b"first", &first_msg);
-
-         let beta = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"beta");
-         let beta_inv = beta.inv().unwrap();
-
-         // ... vector updates unchanged ...
-
-+        // ZK: accumulate blinds
-+        self.r_c = self.r_c
-+            .add(&r_d2_l.add(&r_d2_r).mul(&beta))
-+            .add(&r_d1_l.add(&r_d1_r).mul(&beta_inv));
-
-+        // ZK: sample second round blinds
-+        let r_c_plus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_c+");
-+        let r_c_minus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_c-");
-+        let r_e1_plus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_e1+");
-+        let r_e1_minus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_e1-");
-+        let r_e2_plus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_e2+");
-+        let r_e2_minus = M::sample(transcript, b"r_e2-");
-
--        let c_plus = E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r);
--        let c_minus = E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l);
--        let e1_plus = G1Routines::msm(v1_l, s2_r);
--        let e1_minus = G1Routines::msm(v1_r, s2_l);
--        let e2_plus = G2Routines::msm(v2_r, s1_l);
--        let e2_minus = G2Routines::msm(v2_l, s1_r);
-+        // ZK: mask cross terms
-+        let c_plus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_l, v2_r), &self.setup.ht, &r_c_plus);
-+        let c_minus = M::mask(E::multi_pair(v1_r, v2_l), &self.setup.ht, &r_c_minus);
-+        let e1_plus = M::mask(G1Routines::msm(v1_l, s2_r), &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_plus);
-+        let e1_minus = M::mask(G1Routines::msm(v1_r, s2_l), &self.setup.h1, &r_e1_minus);
-+        let e2_plus = M::mask(G2Routines::msm(v2_r, s1_l), &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_plus);
-+        let e2_minus = M::mask(G2Routines::msm(v2_l, s1_r), &self.setup.h2, &r_e2_minus);
-
-         // ... second_msg, alpha challenge, vector folding unchanged ...
-
-+        // ZK: update accumulated blinds
-+        self.r_c = self.r_c
-+            .add(&r_c_plus.mul(&alpha))
-+            .add(&r_c_minus.mul(&alpha_inv));
-+        self.r_d1 = r_d1_l.mul(&alpha).add(&r_d1_r);
-+        self.r_d2 = r_d2_l.mul(&alpha_inv).add(&r_d2_r);
-+        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1
-+            .add(&r_e1_plus.mul(&alpha))
-+            .add(&r_e1_minus.mul(&alpha_inv));
-+        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2
-+            .add(&r_e2_plus.mul(&alpha))
-+            .add(&r_e2_minus.mul(&alpha_inv));
-
-         self.num_rounds -= 1;
-         (first_msg, second_msg)
-     }
-```
-
----
-
-## Part 4: Existing `fold_scalars` Changes
-
-```diff
-     pub fn fold_scalars(&mut self, gamma: &E::Scalar) {
-         let gamma_inv = gamma.inv().unwrap();
-         self.v1[0] = self.v1[0].add(&self.setup.h1.scale(&gamma.mul(&self.s1[0])));
-         self.v2[0] = self.v2[0].add(&self.setup.h2.scale(&gamma_inv.mul(&self.s2[0])));
-+
-+        // ZK: final blind accumulation
-+        self.r_c = self.r_c
-+            .add(&self.r_e2.mul(gamma))
-+            .add(&self.r_e1.mul(&gamma_inv));
-     }
-```
-
----
-
-## Part 5: Existing `compute_vmv_message` Changes
-
-```diff
--pub fn compute_vmv_message<E, T>(
-+pub fn compute_vmv_message<E, T, M: Mode<E::Scalar>>(
-     row_commitments: &[E::G1],
-     v_vec: &[E::Scalar],
-     left_vec: &[E::Scalar],
-     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-     transcript: &mut T,
--) -> VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>
-+) -> (VMVMessage<E::G1, E::GT>, E::Scalar, E::Scalar, E::Scalar, E::Scalar)
- where
-     E: PairingCurve,
-     T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
- {
-+    let r_c = M::sample(transcript, b"vmv_r_c");
-+    let r_d2 = M::sample(transcript, b"vmv_r_d2");
-+    let r_e1 = M::sample(transcript, b"vmv_r_e1");
-+    let r_e2 = M::sample(transcript, b"vmv_r_e2");
-
-     let v_dot_t0 = G1Routines::msm(row_commitments, v_vec);
--    let c = E::pair(&v_dot_t0, &setup.g2_vec[0]);
-+    let c = M::mask(E::pair(&v_dot_t0, &setup.g2_vec[0]), &setup.ht, &r_c);
-
-     let g1_dot_v = G1Routines::msm(&setup.g1_vec[..v_vec.len()], v_vec);
--    let d2 = E::pair(&g1_dot_v, &setup.g2_vec[0]);
-+    let d2 = M::mask(E::pair(&g1_dot_v, &setup.g2_vec[0]), &setup.ht, &r_d2);
-
--    let e1 = G1Routines::msm(row_commitments, left_vec);
-+    let e1 = M::mask(G1Routines::msm(row_commitments, left_vec), &setup.h1, &r_e1);
-
--    VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 }
-+    (VMVMessage { c, d2, e1 }, r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2)
- }
-```
-
----
-
-## Part 6: Existing `scalar_product` Changes
-
-```diff
-     pub fn scalar_product(&self) -> (E::G1, E::G2) {
-         (self.v1[0], self.v2[0])
-     }
-+
-+    // ZK-only: Σ-protocol for final step
-+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-+    pub fn scalar_product_zk<T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(&self, transcript: &mut T) -> ScalarProductProof<E>
-+    where
-+        M: Mode<E::Scalar>,  // Only callable when M = ZK
-+    {
-+        // ... Σ-protocol using self.r_c, self.r_d1, self.r_d2 ...
-+    }
-```
-
----
-
-## Part 7: Usage
-
-```rust
-// Transparent (default) - unchanged call sites
-let state: DoryProverState<E> = DoryProverState::new(...);
-// or explicitly:
-let state: DoryProverState<E, Transparent> = DoryProverState::new(...);
-
-// ZK mode
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-let state: DoryProverState<E, ZK> = DoryProverState::new_zk(...);
-```
-
----
-
-## Part 8: Summary
-
-| Mode | `M::sample()` | `M::mask()` |
-|------|---------------|-------------|
-| `Transparent` | `F::ZERO` | `value` (identity) |
-| `ZK` | `transcript.challenge_scalar()` | `value + base*blind` |
-
-**Integration pattern**:
-1. Add `M: Mode<E::Scalar>` parameter to existing structs/functions
-2. Insert `M::sample()` before operations needing blinds
-3. Wrap computed values with `M::mask(value, base, &blind)`
-4. Add blind accumulation after challenges
-
-For `Transparent`: sample returns zero, mask returns value unchanged, accumulation is `0 + 0*x = 0`.
-
----
-
-## Part 9: ZK-Only Additions
-
-Only these are truly new (feature-gated):
-
-```rust
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub struct ScalarProductProof<E: PairingCurve> { ... }
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub struct Sigma1Proof<E: PairingCurve> { ... }
-
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub struct Sigma2Proof<E: PairingCurve> { ... }
-```
-
----
-
-## Part 10: Checklist
-
-- [ ] Add `Mode` trait to `src/mode.rs`
-- [ ] Add `M: Mode` parameter to `DoryProverState`
-- [ ] Add blind fields (`r_c`, `r_d1`, `r_d2`, `r_e1`, `r_e2`) to state
-- [ ] Modify `reduce_round`: insert `M::sample()` and `M::mask()` calls
-- [ ] Modify `fold_scalars`: add blind accumulation
-- [ ] Modify `compute_vmv_message`: add sampling and masking
-- [ ] Add `scalar_product_zk` impl for `DoryProverState<E, ZK>`
-- [ ] Add `ScalarProductProof`, `Sigma1Proof`, `Sigma2Proof` (ZK only)
-
----
-
-## References
-
-- IACR 2020/1274: "Dory: Efficient, Transparent arguments for Generalised Inner Products and Polynomial Commitments"

From 9d5ae48f68b56e4352cc1ea0d2c8a3a6f5479df6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:41:10 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 07/16] fix: zk serialization

---
 tests/arkworks/mod.rs           |   1 +
 tests/arkworks/serialization.rs | 241 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 242 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 tests/arkworks/serialization.rs

diff --git a/tests/arkworks/mod.rs b/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
index 43aecde..ad585fd 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ pub mod evaluation;
 pub mod homomorphic;
 pub mod integration;
 pub mod non_square;
+pub mod serialization;
 pub mod setup;
 pub mod soundness;
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs b/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..08d331d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,241 @@
+//! Proof serialization round-trip tests
+
+use super::*;
+use ark_serialize::{CanonicalDeserialize, CanonicalSerialize};
+use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkDoryProof;
+use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
+use dory_pcs::{prove, verify, Transparent};
+
+fn make_transparent_proof() -> (
+    ArkDoryProof,
+    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
+    Vec<ArkFr>,
+) {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(16);
+    let point = random_point(4);
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+    let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        tier_1,
+        2,
+        2,
+        &setup,
+        &mut transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+
+    // Sanity: verify before serialization
+    let eval = poly.evaluate(&point);
+    let mut vt = fresh_transcript();
+    verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        eval,
+        &point,
+        &proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut vt,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+
+    (proof, tier_2, point)
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_compressed() {
+    let (proof, _, _) = make_transparent_proof();
+
+    let mut buf = Vec::new();
+    proof.serialize_compressed(&mut buf).unwrap();
+    assert_eq!(buf.len(), proof.compressed_size());
+
+    let decoded = ArkDoryProof::deserialize_compressed(&buf[..]).unwrap();
+
+    assert_eq!(proof.nu, decoded.nu);
+    assert_eq!(proof.sigma, decoded.sigma);
+    assert_eq!(proof.first_messages.len(), decoded.first_messages.len());
+    assert_eq!(proof.second_messages.len(), decoded.second_messages.len());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_uncompressed() {
+    let (proof, _, _) = make_transparent_proof();
+
+    let mut buf = Vec::new();
+    proof.serialize_uncompressed(&mut buf).unwrap();
+    assert_eq!(buf.len(), proof.uncompressed_size());
+
+    let decoded = ArkDoryProof::deserialize_uncompressed(&buf[..]).unwrap();
+    assert_eq!(proof.nu, decoded.nu);
+    assert_eq!(proof.sigma, decoded.sigma);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_verifies() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(16);
+    let point = random_point(4);
+    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+
+    let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        tier_1,
+        2,
+        2,
+        &setup,
+        &mut transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+
+    // Round-trip through serialization
+    let mut buf = Vec::new();
+    proof.serialize_compressed(&mut buf).unwrap();
+    let decoded = ArkDoryProof::deserialize_compressed(&buf[..]).unwrap();
+
+    // Verify the deserialized proof
+    let eval = poly.evaluate(&point);
+    let mut vt = fresh_transcript();
+    verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        eval,
+        &point,
+        &decoded,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut vt,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+mod zk_roundtrip {
+    use super::*;
+    use dory_pcs::{prove, verify, ZK};
+
+    fn make_zk_proof() -> (
+        ArkDoryProof,
+        dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
+        Vec<ArkFr>,
+    ) {
+        let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+        let (setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
+
+        let poly = random_polynomial(16);
+        let point = random_point(4);
+        let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+
+        let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+            &poly,
+            &point,
+            tier_1,
+            2,
+            2,
+            &setup,
+            &mut transcript,
+            &mut rng,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+
+        // Sanity: ZK fields must be populated
+        assert!(proof.e2.is_some());
+        assert!(proof.y_com.is_some());
+        assert!(proof.sigma1_proof.is_some());
+        assert!(proof.sigma2_proof.is_some());
+        assert!(proof.scalar_product_proof.is_some());
+
+        let eval = poly.evaluate(&point);
+        let mut vt = fresh_transcript();
+        verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+            tier_2,
+            eval,
+            &point,
+            &proof,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut vt,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+
+        (proof, tier_2, point)
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_zk_proof_roundtrip_compressed() {
+        let (proof, _, _) = make_zk_proof();
+
+        let mut buf = Vec::new();
+        proof.serialize_compressed(&mut buf).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(buf.len(), proof.compressed_size());
+
+        let decoded = ArkDoryProof::deserialize_compressed(&buf[..]).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(proof.nu, decoded.nu);
+        assert_eq!(proof.sigma, decoded.sigma);
+        assert!(decoded.e2.is_some());
+        assert!(decoded.y_com.is_some());
+        assert!(decoded.sigma1_proof.is_some());
+        assert!(decoded.sigma2_proof.is_some());
+        assert!(decoded.scalar_product_proof.is_some());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_zk_proof_roundtrip_verifies() {
+        let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+        let (setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
+
+        let poly = random_polynomial(16);
+        let point = random_point(4);
+        let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+
+        let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+            &poly,
+            &point,
+            tier_1,
+            2,
+            2,
+            &setup,
+            &mut transcript,
+            &mut rng,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+
+        let mut buf = Vec::new();
+        proof.serialize_compressed(&mut buf).unwrap();
+        let decoded = ArkDoryProof::deserialize_compressed(&buf[..]).unwrap();
+
+        let eval = poly.evaluate(&point);
+        let mut vt = fresh_transcript();
+        verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+            tier_2,
+            eval,
+            &point,
+            &decoded,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut vt,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_zk_proof_larger_size_than_transparent() {
+        let (zk_proof, _, _) = make_zk_proof();
+        let (transparent_proof, _, _) = super::make_transparent_proof();
+
+        let zk_size = zk_proof.compressed_size();
+        let transparent_size = transparent_proof.compressed_size();
+
+        assert!(
+            zk_size > transparent_size,
+            "ZK proof ({zk_size}) should be larger than transparent ({transparent_size})"
+        );
+    }
+}

From 608401cd7e933f6a6723cbd388663c49876304c0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:45:48 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 08/16] refactor: commit_zk -> commit

---
 .github/workflows/ci.yml            |  25 +-
 Cargo.toml                          |   4 +
 README.md                           |   6 +-
 benches/arkworks_proof.rs           |  18 +-
 examples/basic_e2e.rs               |   3 +-
 examples/homomorphic.rs             |   2 +-
 examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs |   6 +-
 examples/non_square.rs              |   3 +-
 examples/zk_e2e.rs                  | 109 +++++++
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs   |  72 ++---
 src/evaluation_proof.rs             |  39 ++-
 src/lib.rs                          |   7 +-
 src/mode.rs                         |   4 +
 src/primitives/poly.rs              |  31 +-
 src/reduce_and_fold.rs              |  24 +-
 tests/arkworks/commitment.rs        |  39 ++-
 tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs        |  28 +-
 tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs       |   4 +-
 tests/arkworks/integration.rs       |  28 +-
 tests/arkworks/non_square.rs        |  16 +-
 tests/arkworks/serialization.rs     |  16 +-
 tests/arkworks/soundness.rs         |   7 +-
 tests/arkworks/zk.rs                |  30 +-
 tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs    |  47 ++-
 zk.md                               | 449 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 25 files changed, 811 insertions(+), 206 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 examples/zk_e2e.rs
 create mode 100644 zk.md

diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 1b83b4c..5d41e04 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -27,13 +27,21 @@ jobs:
 
   clippy:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    strategy:
+      matrix:
+        include:
+          - name: transparent
+            features: backends,parallel,cache,disk-persistence
+          - name: zk
+            features: backends,parallel,cache,disk-persistence,zk
+    name: Clippy (${{ matrix.name }})
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - uses: actions-rust-lang/setup-rust-toolchain@v1
         with:
           components: clippy
-      - name: cargo clippy --all-features
-        run: cargo clippy --all --all-targets --all-features
+      - name: cargo clippy --features ${{ matrix.features }}
+        run: cargo clippy --all --all-targets --features ${{ matrix.features }}
       - name: cargo clippy --no-default-features
         run: cargo clippy --all --all-targets --no-default-features
 
@@ -50,14 +58,21 @@ jobs:
 
   test:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    name: Test
+    strategy:
+      matrix:
+        include:
+          - name: transparent
+            features: backends,parallel,cache,disk-persistence
+          - name: zk
+            features: backends,parallel,cache,disk-persistence,zk
+    name: Test (${{ matrix.name }})
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - uses: actions-rust-lang/setup-rust-toolchain@v1
       - name: Install nextest
         uses: taiki-e/install-action@nextest
       - name: Run tests
-        run: cargo nextest run --all-features
+        run: cargo nextest run --features ${{ matrix.features }}
 
   examples:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
@@ -73,3 +88,5 @@ jobs:
         run: cargo run --example non_square --features backends
       - name: Run homomorphic_mixed_sizes example
         run: cargo run --example homomorphic_mixed_sizes --features backends
+      - name: Run zk_e2e example
+        run: cargo run --example zk_e2e --features backends,zk
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 9a6a11a..1940eaf 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -89,6 +89,10 @@ required-features = ["backends"]
 name = "homomorphic_mixed_sizes"
 required-features = ["backends"]
 
+[[example]]
+name = "zk_e2e"
+required-features = ["backends", "zk"]
+
 [[bench]]
 name = "arkworks_proof"
 harness = false
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8d9cce0..01db1b1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ This property enables efficient proof aggregation and batch verification. See `e
 ## Usage
 
 ```rust
-use dory_pcs::{setup, prove, verify};
+use dory_pcs::{setup, prove, verify, Transparent};
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
     BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript
 };
@@ -119,8 +119,8 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     let sigma = 4;  // log₂(cols) = 4 → 16 columns
 
     // 4. Commit to polynomial to get tier-2 commitment and row commitments
-    let (tier_2, row_commitments) = polynomial
-        .commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
+    let (tier_2, row_commitments, _) = polynomial
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
 
     // 5. Create evaluation proof using row commitments
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-example");
diff --git a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
index 7dd0e09..2c6bdd5 100644
--- a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
+++ b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
@@ -62,10 +62,12 @@ fn bench_commitment(c: &mut Criterion) {
 
     c.bench_function("commitment_2^26_coefficients", |b| {
         b.iter(|| {
-            poly.commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(
+            let mut rng = thread_rng();
+            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(
                 black_box(nu),
                 black_box(sigma),
                 black_box(&prover_setup),
+                black_box(&mut rng),
             )
             .unwrap()
         })
@@ -76,9 +78,10 @@ fn bench_prove(c: &mut Criterion) {
     let (poly, point, prover_setup, _) = setup_benchmark_data();
     let nu = 13;
     let sigma = 13;
+    let mut rng = thread_rng();
 
-    let (_, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (_, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     c.bench_function("prove_2^26_coefficients", |b| {
@@ -104,9 +107,10 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
     let (poly, point, prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup_benchmark_data();
     let nu = 13;
     let sigma = 13;
+    let mut rng = thread_rng();
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
@@ -168,8 +172,8 @@ fn bench_end_to_end(c: &mut Criterion) {
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
 
             // Commit
-            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
                 .unwrap();
 
             // Evaluate
diff --git a/examples/basic_e2e.rs b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
index 8b597ab..9815a4c 100644
--- a/examples/basic_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
@@ -50,7 +50,8 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     // Step 3: Commit
     info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
+        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
     info!(
         "   ✓ Tier-1 commitment: {} row commitments (G1)",
         tier_1.len()
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic.rs b/examples/homomorphic.rs
index a8d8238..3f5cbb0 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic.rs
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     let commitments: Vec<_> = polys
         .iter()
         .map(|poly| {
-            poly.commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
                 .unwrap()
         })
         .collect();
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
index d55e5e8..708c85a 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
@@ -35,10 +35,10 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("Poly2: {:?}", poly2);
 
     let commitment1 = poly1
-        .commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(2, 2, &prover_setup)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(2, 2, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
     let commitment2 = poly2
-        .commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(1, 1, &prover_setup)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(1, 1, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
     info!("✓ Commitments ready\n");
 
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     info!("===========================================");
     let padded_poly_commitment = padded_poly2
-        .commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(2, 2, &prover_setup)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(2, 2, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
     assert_eq!(padded_poly_commitment.0, commitment2.0);
     info!("✓ Padded poly commitment matches original poly2 commitment");
diff --git a/examples/non_square.rs b/examples/non_square.rs
index 40c57ed..c6c83b6 100644
--- a/examples/non_square.rs
+++ b/examples/non_square.rs
@@ -49,7 +49,8 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     // Step 3: Commit
     info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
+        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
     info!(
         "   ✓ Tier-1 commitment: {} row commitments (G1)",
         tier_1.len()
diff --git a/examples/zk_e2e.rs b/examples/zk_e2e.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ac24acc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/zk_e2e.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,109 @@
+//! Zero-knowledge end-to-end example of Dory polynomial commitment scheme
+//!
+//! This example demonstrates the ZK workflow where the prover generates a
+//! hiding proof. The only API difference from transparent mode is switching
+//! the mode type parameter from `Transparent` to `ZK`.
+//!
+//! In ZK mode:
+//! - Protocol messages are blinded with random scalars
+//! - The proof contains additional sigma and scalar-product sub-proofs
+//! - The evaluation commitment (`y_com`) hides the actual evaluation value
+//!
+//! Matrix dimensions: 16×16 (nu=4, sigma=4, total 256 coefficients)
+
+use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
+    ArkFr, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript, G1Routines, G2Routines, BN254,
+};
+use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
+use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent, ZK};
+use rand::thread_rng;
+use tracing::info;
+
+fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    info!("Dory PCS - Zero-Knowledge End-to-End Example");
+    info!("==============================================\n");
+
+    let mut rng = thread_rng();
+
+    // Step 1: Setup (identical to transparent mode)
+    let max_log_n = 10;
+    info!("1. Generating setup (max_log_n = {})...", max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    info!("   Setup complete\n");
+
+    // Step 2: Create polynomial
+    let nu = 4;
+    let sigma = 4;
+    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma); // 256
+    let num_vars = nu + sigma; // 8
+
+    info!("2. Creating random polynomial...");
+    info!("   Matrix layout: {}x{} (square)", 1 << nu, 1 << sigma);
+    info!("   Total coefficients: {}", poly_size);
+
+    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
+    info!("   Polynomial created\n");
+
+    // Step 3: Commit (identical to transparent mode)
+    info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
+        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
+    info!("   Tier-1: {} row commitments", tier_1.len());
+    info!("   Tier-2: final GT commitment\n");
+
+    // Step 4: Evaluate
+    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
+    info!("4. Evaluated polynomial at random point\n");
+
+    // Step 5: Prove in ZK mode
+    // The only API difference: `ZK` replaces `Transparent` as the mode parameter.
+    // This causes all protocol messages to be blinded with random scalars and
+    // generates additional sigma1, sigma2, and scalar-product sub-proofs.
+    info!("5. Generating ZK evaluation proof...");
+    let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-zk-example");
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        tier_1,
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+        &mut rng,
+    )?;
+    info!("   Proof generated");
+    info!(
+        "   ZK sub-proofs present: e2={}, y_com={}, sigma1={}, sigma2={}, scalar_product={}",
+        proof.e2.is_some(),
+        proof.y_com.is_some(),
+        proof.sigma1_proof.is_some(),
+        proof.sigma2_proof.is_some(),
+        proof.scalar_product_proof.is_some(),
+    );
+    info!(
+        "   {} reduce rounds (logarithmic)\n",
+        proof.first_messages.len()
+    );
+
+    // Step 6: Verify (identical call signature to transparent mode)
+    // The verifier detects ZK mode from the proof's e2/y_com fields.
+    info!("6. Verifying ZK proof...");
+    let mut verifier_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-zk-example");
+    verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        evaluation,
+        &point,
+        &proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    )?;
+    info!("   Proof verified successfully!\n");
+
+    info!("==============================================");
+    info!("ZK example completed successfully!");
+
+    Ok(())
+}
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
index a982897..8702132 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 
 use super::ark_field::ArkFr;
 use crate::error::DoryError;
+use crate::mode::Mode;
 use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{DoryRoutines, Field, Group, PairingCurve};
 use crate::primitives::poly::{MultilinearLagrange, Polynomial};
 use crate::setup::ProverSetup;
@@ -53,16 +54,20 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
     }
 
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "ArkworksPolynomial::commit", fields(nu, sigma, num_rows = 1 << nu, num_cols = 1 << sigma))]
-    fn commit<E, M1>(
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+    fn commit<E, Mo, M1, R>(
         &self,
         nu: usize,
         sigma: usize,
         setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>), DoryError>
+        rng: &mut R,
+    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Option<Vec<ArkFr>>), DoryError>
     where
         E: PairingCurve,
+        Mo: Mode,
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         E::G1: Group<Scalar = ArkFr>,
+        R: rand_core::RngCore,
     {
         let expected_len = 1 << (nu + sigma);
         if self.coefficients.len() != expected_len {
@@ -74,63 +79,22 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
 
         let num_rows = 1 << nu;
         let num_cols = 1 << sigma;
+        let g1 = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
 
-        // Tier 1: Compute row commitments
-        let mut row_commitments = Vec::with_capacity(num_rows);
-        for i in 0..num_rows {
-            let row_start = i * num_cols;
-            let row_end = row_start + num_cols;
-            let row = &self.coefficients[row_start..row_end];
-
-            let g1_bases = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
-            let row_commit = M1::msm(g1_bases, row);
-            row_commitments.push(row_commit);
-        }
-
-        // Tier 2: Compute final commitment via multi-pairing (g2_bases from setup)
-        let g2_bases = &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows];
-        let commitment = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&row_commitments, g2_bases);
-
-        Ok((commitment, row_commitments))
-    }
+        let blinds: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_rows).map(|_| Mo::sample(rng)).collect();
 
-    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "ArkworksPolynomial::commit_zk", fields(nu, sigma))]
-    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
-    fn commit_zk<E, M1, R>(
-        &self,
-        nu: usize,
-        sigma: usize,
-        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Vec<ArkFr>), DoryError>
-    where
-        E: PairingCurve,
-        M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = ArkFr>,
-        R: rand_core::RngCore,
-    {
-        let expected_len = 1 << (nu + sigma);
-        if self.coefficients.len() != expected_len {
-            return Err(DoryError::InvalidSize {
-                expected: expected_len,
-                actual: self.coefficients.len(),
-            });
-        }
-        let (num_rows, num_cols) = (1 << nu, 1 << sigma);
-        let g1 = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
-        let blinds: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_rows).map(|_| ArkFr::random(rng)).collect();
-        let rows: Vec<E::G1> = (0..num_rows)
+        let row_commitments: Vec<E::G1> = (0..num_rows)
             .map(|i| {
-                M1::msm(g1, &self.coefficients[i * num_cols..(i + 1) * num_cols])
-                    + setup.h1.scale(&blinds[i])
+                let row = &self.coefficients[i * num_cols..(i + 1) * num_cols];
+                Mo::mask(M1::msm(g1, row), &setup.h1, &blinds[i])
             })
             .collect();
-        Ok((
-            E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&rows, &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows]),
-            rows,
-            blinds,
-        ))
+
+        let commitment = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&row_commitments, &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows]);
+
+        let opt_blinds = if Mo::BLINDING { Some(blinds) } else { None };
+
+        Ok((commitment, row_commitments, opt_blinds))
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index b129f08..c8f4dd0 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -35,9 +35,6 @@ use crate::proof::DoryProof;
 use crate::reduce_and_fold::{DoryProverState, DoryVerifierState};
 use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-use crate::mode::ZK;
-
 /// Create evaluation proof for a polynomial at a point
 ///
 /// Implements Eval-VMV-RE protocol from Dory Section 5.
@@ -117,7 +114,8 @@ where
     let row_commitments = if let Some(rc) = row_commitments {
         rc
     } else {
-        let (_commitment, rc) = polynomial.commit::<E, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
+        let (_commitment, rc, _blinds) =
+            polynomial.commit::<E, Mo, M1, R>(nu, sigma, setup, rng)?;
         rc
     };
 
@@ -160,21 +158,20 @@ where
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
 
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    let (zk_e2, zk_y_com, zk_sigma1, zk_sigma2, zk_r_y) =
-        if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<ZK>() {
-            use crate::reduce_and_fold::{generate_sigma1_proof, generate_sigma2_proof};
-            let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
-            let r_y: F = Mo::sample(rng);
-            let e2 = Mo::mask(g2_fin.scale(&y), &setup.h2, &r_e2);
-            let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &e2);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &y_com);
-            let s1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
-            let s2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&r_e1, &-r_d2, setup, transcript, rng);
-            (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(s1), Some(s2), Some(r_y))
-        } else {
-            (None, None, None, None, None)
-        };
+    let (zk_e2, zk_y_com, zk_sigma1, zk_sigma2, zk_r_y) = if Mo::BLINDING {
+        use crate::reduce_and_fold::{generate_sigma1_proof, generate_sigma2_proof};
+        let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
+        let r_y: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+        let e2 = Mo::mask(g2_fin.scale(&y), &setup.h2, &r_e2);
+        let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &e2);
+        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &y_com);
+        let s1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
+        let s2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&r_e1, &-r_d2, setup, transcript, rng);
+        (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(s1), Some(s2), Some(r_y))
+    } else {
+        (None, None, None, None, None)
+    };
 
     // v₂ = v_vec · Γ₂,fin (each scalar scales g_fin)
     let v2 = M2::fixed_base_vector_scalar_mul(g2_fin, &v_vec);
@@ -231,13 +228,13 @@ where
     let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
 
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    let scalar_product_proof = if std::any::TypeId::of::<Mo>() == std::any::TypeId::of::<ZK>() {
+    let scalar_product_proof = if Mo::BLINDING {
         Some(prover_state.scalar_product_proof(transcript, rng))
     } else {
         None
     };
 
-    let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2>(&gamma);
+    let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2, R>(&gamma, rng);
 
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &final_message.e1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &final_message.e2);
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index b4fc9db..688f07d 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -39,15 +39,15 @@
 //! ### Basic Example
 //!
 //! ```ignore
-//! use dory_pcs::{setup, prove, verify};
+//! use dory_pcs::{setup, prove, verify, Transparent};
 //! use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, Blake2bTranscript};
 //!
 //! // 1. Generate setup (automatically loads from/saves to disk)
 //! let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
 //!
 //! // 2. Commit to polynomial
-//! let (tier_2_commitment, tier_1_commitments) = polynomial
-//!     .commit::<BN254, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
+//! let (tier_2_commitment, tier_1_commitments, _blinds) = polynomial
+//!     .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
 //!
 //! // 3. Generate evaluation proof
 //! let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"domain-separation");
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@
 //! - `basic_e2e.rs` - Standard square matrix workflow
 //! - `homomorphic.rs` - Homomorphic combination of multiple polynomials
 //! - `non_square.rs` - Non-square matrix layout (nu < sigma)
+//! - `zk_e2e.rs` - Zero-knowledge proof workflow (requires `zk` feature)
 //!
 //! ## Feature Flags
 //!
diff --git a/src/mode.rs b/src/mode.rs
index 8d10863..ece2678 100644
--- a/src/mode.rs
+++ b/src/mode.rs
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 
 /// Determines whether protocol messages are blinded (ZK) or unblinded (transparent).
 pub trait Mode: 'static {
+    /// Whether this mode produces blinding values that callers must retain.
+    const BLINDING: bool;
     /// Sample a blinding scalar: zero in Transparent mode, random in ZK mode.
     fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
     /// Mask a group element: identity in Transparent mode, `value + base * blind` in ZK mode.
@@ -12,6 +14,7 @@ pub trait Mode: 'static {
 /// Transparent mode: no blinding, non-hiding proofs.
 pub struct Transparent;
 impl Mode for Transparent {
+    const BLINDING: bool = false;
     fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(_rng: &mut R) -> F {
         F::zero()
     }
@@ -25,6 +28,7 @@ impl Mode for Transparent {
 pub struct ZK;
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 impl Mode for ZK {
+    const BLINDING: bool = true;
     fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F {
         F::random(rng)
     }
diff --git a/src/primitives/poly.rs b/src/primitives/poly.rs
index edb857e..b178748 100644
--- a/src/primitives/poly.rs
+++ b/src/primitives/poly.rs
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ use crate::error::DoryError;
 use crate::setup::ProverSetup;
 
 use super::arithmetic::{DoryRoutines, Field, Group, PairingCurve};
+use crate::mode::Mode;
 
 /// Trait for multilinear Lagrange polynomial operations
 pub trait MultilinearLagrange<F: Field>: Polynomial<F> {
@@ -56,13 +57,16 @@ pub trait Polynomial<F: Field> {
     /// Polynomial evaluation result
     fn evaluate(&self, point: &[F]) -> F;
 
-    /// Commit to polynomial using Dory's 2-tier (AFGHO) homomorphic commitment
+    /// Commit to polynomial using Dory's 2-tier (AFGHO) homomorphic commitment.
     ///
     /// The polynomial coefficients are arranged as a 2D matrix with 2^nu rows and 2^sigma columns.
     ///
     /// # Tier 1 (Row Commitments)
     /// For each row i: `row_commit[i] = MSM(g1_generators[0..2^sigma], row_coefficients[i])`
     ///
+    /// In ZK mode (`Mo = ZK`), each row commitment is additionally blinded:
+    /// `row_commit[i] += H₁ · blind[i]` where `blind[i]` is a fresh random scalar.
+    ///
     /// # Tier 2 (Final Commitment)
     /// `commitment = Σ e(row_commit[i], g2_generators[i])` for i in 0..2^nu
     ///
@@ -70,40 +74,27 @@ pub trait Polynomial<F: Field> {
     /// - `nu`: Log₂ of number of rows
     /// - `sigma`: Log₂ of number of columns
     /// - `setup`: Prover setup containing generators
+    /// - `rng`: Random number generator (unused in Transparent mode)
     ///
     /// # Returns
-    /// `(commitment, row_commitments)` where:
+    /// `(commitment, row_commitments, blinds)` where:
     /// - `commitment`: Final commitment in GT
     /// - `row_commitments`: Intermediate row commitments in G1 (used in opening proof)
+    /// - `blinds`: Per-row blinding scalars in ZK mode (`Some`), or `None` in Transparent mode
     ///
     /// # Errors
     /// Returns error if coefficient length doesn't match 2^(nu + sigma) or if setup is insufficient.
-    fn commit<E, M1>(
-        &self,
-        nu: usize,
-        sigma: usize,
-        setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>), DoryError>
-    where
-        E: PairingCurve,
-        M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>;
-
-    /// Commit with per-row ZK blinds. Returns `(commitment, row_commitments, blinds)`.
-    ///
-    /// # Errors
-    /// Returns error if coefficient length doesn't match 2^(nu + sigma).
-    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
-    fn commit_zk<E, M1, R>(
+    fn commit<E, Mo, M1, R>(
         &self,
         nu: usize,
         sigma: usize,
         setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
         rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Vec<F>), DoryError>
+    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Option<Vec<F>>), DoryError>
     where
         E: PairingCurve,
+        Mo: Mode,
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
         R: rand_core::RngCore;
diff --git a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
index ad13b06..3f62a7b 100644
--- a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+++ b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
@@ -377,14 +377,22 @@ where
     ///
     /// Applies fold-scalars transformation and returns the final E1, E2 elements.
     /// Must be called when num_rounds=0 (vectors are size 1).
+    ///
+    /// In ZK mode, E₁ and E₂ are additionally blinded with fresh randomness so
+    /// that the folded vectors `v₁[0]`, `v₂[0]` cannot be recovered from the
+    /// proof. These blinds do not affect the scalar product proof or the
+    /// accumulated `r_c` — they only add entropy to the Fiat-Shamir transcript
+    /// from which the `d` challenge is derived.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_final_message")]
-    pub fn compute_final_message<M1, M2>(
+    pub fn compute_final_message<M1, M2, R>(
         &mut self,
         gamma: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        rng: &mut R,
     ) -> ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
+        R: rand_core::RngCore,
     {
         debug_assert_eq!(self.num_rounds, 0, "num_rounds must be 0 for final message");
         debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must have length 1");
@@ -392,13 +400,17 @@ where
 
         let gamma_inv = (*gamma).inv().expect("gamma must be invertible");
 
-        // Apply fold-scalars transform:
-        // E₁ = v₁ + γ·s₁·H₁
-        let gamma_s1 = *gamma * self.s1[0];
+        // Sample independent blinds for the final message (zero in Transparent mode).
+        let r_final1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_final2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+
+        // Apply fold-scalars transform with blinding:
+        // E₁ = v₁ + (γ·s₁ + r_final1)·H₁
+        let gamma_s1 = *gamma * self.s1[0] + r_final1;
         let e1 = self.v1[0] + self.setup.h1.scale(&gamma_s1);
 
-        // E₂ = v₂ + γ⁻¹·s₂·H₂
-        let gamma_inv_s2 = gamma_inv * self.s2[0];
+        // E₂ = v₂ + (γ⁻¹·s₂ + r_final2)·H₂
+        let gamma_inv_s2 = gamma_inv * self.s2[0] + r_final2;
         let e2 = self.v2[0] + self.setup.h2.scale(&gamma_inv_s2);
 
         // Final blind accumulation: r_c ← r_c + γ·r_e2 + γ⁻¹·r_e1
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/commitment.rs b/tests/arkworks/commitment.rs
index 382d4df..aef339b 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/commitment.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/commitment.rs
@@ -2,89 +2,104 @@
 
 use super::*;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
+use dory_pcs::Transparent;
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_small_polynomial() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
 
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup);
+    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
-    let (_commitment, row_commitments) = result.unwrap();
+    let (_commitment, row_commitments, _) = result.unwrap();
     assert_eq!(row_commitments.len(), 1 << nu);
 }
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_constant_polynomial() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let poly = constant_polynomial(42, 4);
 
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup);
+    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
-    let (_commitment, row_commitments) = result.unwrap();
+    let (_commitment, row_commitments, _) = result.unwrap();
     assert_eq!(row_commitments.len(), 1 << nu);
 }
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_different_sizes() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(8);
 
     let poly_4 = random_polynomial(4);
-    let result = poly_4.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(1, 1, &setup);
+    let result = poly_4.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(1, 1, &setup, &mut rng);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
     let poly_16 = random_polynomial(16);
-    let result = poly_16.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup);
+    let result = poly_16.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
     let poly_64 = random_polynomial(64);
-    let result = poly_64.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(3, 3, &setup);
+    let result = poly_64.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(3, 3, &setup, &mut rng);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 }
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_invalid_size() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
 
     let nu = 3;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup);
+    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng);
     assert!(result.is_err());
 }
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_deterministic() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(6);
 
     let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..16).map(|i| ArkFr::from_u64(i as u64)).collect();
     let poly1 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients.clone());
     let poly2 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
 
-    let (comm1, _) = poly1.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
-    let (comm2, _) = poly2.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+    let (comm1, _, _) = poly1
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .unwrap();
+    let (comm2, _, _) = poly2
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .unwrap();
 
     assert_eq!(comm1, comm2);
 }
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_different_polynomials() {
+    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(6);
 
     let poly1 = random_polynomial(16);
     let poly2 = random_polynomial(16);
 
-    let (comm1, _) = poly1.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
-    let (comm2, _) = poly2.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+    let (comm1, _, _) = poly1
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .unwrap();
+    let (comm2, _, _) = poly2
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .unwrap();
 
     assert_ne!(comm1, comm2);
 }
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
index 7831982..85a996e 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -61,8 +61,8 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -109,8 +109,8 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
     let expected_eval = poly.evaluate(&point);
     assert_eq!(expected_eval, ArkFr::from_u64(7));
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -154,8 +154,8 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -197,7 +197,9 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let poly = random_polynomial(4);
         let point = random_point(2);
 
-        let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(1, 1, &setup).unwrap();
+        let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(1, 1, &setup, &mut rng)
+            .unwrap();
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
         let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
@@ -232,7 +234,9 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let poly = random_polynomial(64);
         let point = random_point(6);
 
-        let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(3, 3, &setup).unwrap();
+        let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(3, 3, &setup, &mut rng)
+            .unwrap();
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
         let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
@@ -271,8 +275,8 @@ fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     for _ in 0..3 {
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
index 9f0712c..43ab7e2 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
     let commitments: Vec<_> = polys
         .iter()
         .map(|poly| {
-            poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
                 .unwrap()
         })
         .collect();
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
     let commitments: Vec<_> = polys
         .iter()
         .map(|poly| {
-            poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
                 .unwrap()
         })
         .collect();
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
index 8d4c198..66c9fd5 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ fn test_full_workflow() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
@@ -63,8 +63,8 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -103,8 +103,8 @@ fn test_batched_proofs() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     for i in 0..5 {
@@ -160,8 +160,8 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -205,8 +205,8 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -250,12 +250,12 @@ fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (commitment1, _) = poly1
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (commitment1, _, _) = poly1
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
-    let (_, tier_1_poly2) = poly2
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (_, tier_1_poly2, _) = poly2
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
index b06c0af..be6c333 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
     let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -64,8 +64,8 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
     let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
-    let (_, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (_, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -100,8 +100,8 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
     let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -150,8 +150,8 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
     let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs b/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
index 08d331d..ddec013 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
@@ -16,7 +16,9 @@ fn make_transparent_proof() -> (
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
     let point = random_point(4);
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .unwrap();
     let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
@@ -82,7 +84,9 @@ fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_verifies() {
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
     let point = random_point(4);
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .unwrap();
 
     let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
@@ -131,7 +135,9 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
 
         let poly = random_polynomial(16);
         let point = random_point(4);
-        let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+        let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+            .unwrap();
 
         let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
         let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
@@ -193,7 +199,9 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
 
         let poly = random_polynomial(16);
         let point = random_point(4);
-        let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly.commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup).unwrap();
+        let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+            .unwrap();
 
         let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
         let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
index 9abe6b0..4f4e27d 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
@@ -27,11 +27,10 @@ fn create_valid_proof_components(
     let poly = random_polynomial(size);
     let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
-        .unwrap();
-
     let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .unwrap();
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
         &poly,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
index 9804915..fd30f0b 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 use super::*;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, ZK};
+use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, Transparent, ZK};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
@@ -59,8 +59,8 @@ fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
     let nu = 1;
     let sigma = 1;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(2);
@@ -105,8 +105,8 @@ fn test_zk_larger_polynomial() {
     let nu = 5;
     let sigma = 5;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(10);
@@ -152,8 +152,8 @@ fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
     let nu = 3;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(7); // nu + sigma = 7
@@ -200,8 +200,8 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(4);
@@ -256,8 +256,8 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(4);
@@ -305,8 +305,8 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation_larger() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
index eaf11d0..88282a9 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use super::*;
 use ark_serialize::CanonicalSerialize;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, setup, verify, DoryProof, ZK};
+use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, setup, verify, DoryProof, Transparent, ZK};
 use rand::rngs::StdRng;
 use rand::SeedableRng;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
@@ -202,8 +202,13 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
             let coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
 
-            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -241,8 +246,13 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
             let coeffs = vec![ArkFr::one(); poly_size];
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
 
-            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -278,8 +288,13 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
         {
             let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
 
-            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -387,8 +402,13 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
             coeffs[0] = ArkFr::from_u64(42);
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
 
-            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -424,8 +444,13 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
         {
             let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
 
-            let (tier_2, tier_1) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
+                    nu,
+                    sigma,
+                    &prover_setup,
+                    &mut trial_rng,
+                )
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
diff --git a/zk.md b/zk.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..06d7c6a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/zk.md
@@ -0,0 +1,449 @@
+# Zero-Knowledge Analysis of Dory PCS Implementation
+
+This document audits every value the prover sends to the verifier (via the
+Fiat-Shamir transcript or proof struct) and determines whether it is blinded,
+public, or leaks witness information.
+
+**Security model**: Honest-Verifier Zero-Knowledge (HVZK) in the Random Oracle
+Model (ROM), which is standard for Fiat-Shamir-transformed protocols.
+
+**Notation**:
+- `Γ₁, Γ₂` — public setup generators in G₁, G₂
+- `H₁, H₂` — blinding generators; `HT = e(H₁, H₂)`
+- `r_*` — random blinding scalars sampled via `Mode::sample`
+- `f` — the committed polynomial (the witness)
+- `z` — the evaluation point; `y = f(z)` — the evaluation
+
+---
+
+## 0. Mode Dispatch (`mode.rs`)
+
+The `Mode` trait controls all blinding:
+
+| Mode | `sample()` | `mask(v, base, r)` |
+|------|-----------|---------------------|
+| `Transparent` | Returns `0` | Returns `v` (identity) |
+| `ZK` | Returns `F::random(rng)` | Returns `v + base · r` |
+
+**Every `M::mask(...)` call below is a no-op in Transparent mode.** The rest of
+this document focuses exclusively on ZK mode (`feature = "zk"`).
+
+---
+
+## 1. Commitment Phase (`ark_poly.rs`)
+
+### 1a. `commit()` — Transparent commitment
+
+```
+row_commit[i] = MSM(Γ₁, coeffs_row_i)          (no blinding)
+tier2          = Σ e(row_commit[i], Γ₂[i])
+```
+
+**Verdict**: NOT hiding. The tier-1 row commitments are deterministic functions
+of the polynomial coefficients. The tier-2 commitment is a deterministic pairing
+aggregate.
+
+### 1b. `commit_zk()` — ZK commitment
+
+```
+blind[i]       ← random                         (fresh per row)
+row_commit[i]  = MSM(Γ₁, coeffs_row_i) + H₁ · blind[i]
+tier2          = Σ e(row_commit[i], Γ₂[i])
+```
+
+**Verdict**: HIDING (Pedersen). Each row commitment is a Pedersen commitment
+with independent randomness. The tier-2 commitment inherits computational
+hiding from the DL-hard blinding in each row.
+
+Returns `(tier2, row_commitments, blinds)` — the caller must keep `blinds`
+secret and supply the blinded `row_commitments` to the prover.
+
+---
+
+## 2. VMV Phase (`evaluation_proof.rs:132–177`)
+
+Four independent blinds are sampled:
+
+```
+r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2 ← random
+```
+
+### 2a. `C` — Inner product value (GT)
+
+```
+C = e(MSM(row_comms, v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_c · HT
+```
+
+**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_c`
+**Verdict**: BLINDED. Masked by `r_c · HT` with fresh randomness. Reveals
+nothing about the polynomial's internal structure.
+
+### 2b. `D₂` — Generator inner product (GT)
+
+```
+D₂ = e(MSM(Γ₁[..2^σ], v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_d2 · HT
+```
+
+**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_d2`
+**Verdict**: BLINDED. `v_vec = Lᵀ × M` encodes the polynomial, but `r_d2 · HT`
+masks the value. Computationally hiding under DL in GT.
+
+### 2c. `E₁` — Row-scalar MSM (G₁)
+
+```
+E₁ = MSM(row_comms, left_vec) + r_e1 · H₁
+```
+
+**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_e1`
+**Verdict**: BLINDED. Masked by `r_e1 · H₁`. Even if `row_comms` are
+themselves blinded (via `commit_zk`), the additional `r_e1` ensures
+independence.
+
+### 2d. `E₂` — Evaluation commitment (G₂, ZK-only)
+
+```
+E₂ = Γ₂,fin · y + r_e2 · H₂
+```
+
+**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_e2`
+**Verdict**: BLINDED. Pedersen commitment to the evaluation `y` with fresh
+randomness `r_e2`. The verifier learns nothing about `y` from `E₂` alone.
+
+In transparent mode, the verifier computes `e₂ = Γ₂,fin · y` directly from
+the public evaluation — no commitment is needed.
+
+### 2e. `y_com` — Evaluation Pedersen commitment (G₁, ZK-only)
+
+```
+y_com = Γ₁,fin · y + H₁ · r_y       (r_y ← random)
+```
+
+**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_y_com`
+**Verdict**: BLINDED. Standard Pedersen commitment. Together with `E₂`, this
+enables the Sigma1 proof (§4a) to attest that both commit to the same `y`
+without revealing it.
+
+---
+
+## 3. Sigma Proofs (ZK-only, `reduce_and_fold.rs:452–570`)
+
+### 3a. Sigma1 — Same-`y` proof
+
+**Relation proved**: `E₂` and `y_com` commit to the same scalar `y`.
+
+```
+Prover:
+  k₁, k₂, k₃ ← random
+  a₁ = Γ₂,fin · k₁ + H₂ · k₂
+  a₂ = Γ₁,fin · k₁ + H₁ · k₃
+  (append a₁, a₂ → transcript)
+  c = H(transcript)
+  z₁ = k₁ + c·y,  z₂ = k₂ + c·r_e2,  z₃ = k₃ + c·r_y
+
+Verifier checks:
+  Γ₂,fin · z₁ + H₂ · z₂  ==  a₁ + c · E₂
+  Γ₁,fin · z₁ + H₁ · z₃  ==  a₂ + c · y_com
+```
+
+**Sent**: `(a₁, a₂, z₁, z₂, z₃)`
+**Verdict**: HVZK. Standard Sigma protocol with 3 random nonces. The
+simulator picks `z₁, z₂, z₃` uniformly, then programs `a₁, a₂` to satisfy
+the verification equations. Response distribution is identical to real proofs.
+
+### 3b. Sigma2 — VMV consistency proof
+
+**Relation proved**: `e(E₁, Γ₂,fin) − D₂` lies in the span of `H₁`, i.e.,
+the difference between `E₁`'s and `D₂`'s blinding is consistent:
+`e(E₁, Γ₂,fin) − D₂ = e(H₁, r_e1 · Γ₂,fin + (−r_d2) · H₂)`.
+
+```
+Prover:
+  k₁, k₂ ← random
+  a = e(H₁, Γ₂,fin · k₁ + H₂ · k₂)
+  (append a → transcript)
+  c = H(transcript)
+  z₁ = k₁ + c · r_e1,  z₂ = k₂ + c · (−r_d2)
+
+Verifier checks:
+  e(H₁, Γ₂,fin · z₁ + H₂ · z₂)  ==  a + c · (e(E₁, Γ₂,fin) − D₂)
+```
+
+**Sent**: `(a, z₁, z₂)`
+**Verdict**: HVZK. Standard 2-nonce Sigma protocol. Simulatable by the same
+strategy as Sigma1.
+
+---
+
+## 4. Reduce-and-Fold Rounds (`reduce_and_fold.rs`)
+
+Each round `t` (of `σ` total) produces two messages and consumes two
+challenges `(βₜ, αₜ)`.
+
+### 4a. First Reduce Message (6 values per round)
+
+**Per-round blinds sampled**:
+```
+round_d1[0], round_d1[1] ← random
+round_d2[0], round_d2[1] ← random
+```
+
+| Value | Formula | Blinding | Verdict |
+|-------|---------|----------|---------|
+| `D₁L` | `e(v₁L, Γ₂') + round_d1[0] · HT` | `round_d1[0]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `D₁R` | `e(v₁R, Γ₂') + round_d1[1] · HT` | `round_d1[1]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `D₂L` | `e(Γ₁', v₂L) + round_d2[0] · HT` | `round_d2[0]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `D₂R` | `e(Γ₁', v₂R) + round_d2[1] · HT` | `round_d2[1]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `E₁β` | `MSM(Γ₁, s₂)` | **NONE** | **PUBLIC** (see below) |
+| `E₂β` | `MSM(Γ₂, s₁)` | **NONE** | **PUBLIC** (see below) |
+
+**E₁β and E₂β are not masked**, but `s₁` and `s₂` are scalar vectors derived
+solely from the evaluation point coordinates and the Fiat-Shamir challenges
+(both public to the verifier). The generators `Γ₁, Γ₂` are public setup
+parameters. Therefore:
+
+- `E₁β = MSM(Γ₁, s₂)` is a deterministic, publicly computable value.
+- `E₂β = MSM(Γ₂, s₁)` is a deterministic, publicly computable value.
+- **No polynomial information leaks through these values.**
+
+> **Note for committed-point applications**: If the evaluation point `z` is
+> committed rather than public, the verifier could in principle reconstruct
+> `E₁β` and `E₂β` only if they knew `z`. Since these values appear in the
+> proof, a third party observing the proof (but not knowing `z`) could use
+> `E₁β`, `E₂β` to recover information about the evaluation point.
+> However, the standard Dory verification API (`verify()`) takes `point` as
+> a **public input**. Hiding the point requires an additional protocol layer
+> on top of Dory (e.g., proving in ZK that the committed point was used).
+
+### 4b. Second Reduce Message (6 values per round)
+
+**Per-round blinds sampled**:
+```
+round_c[0], round_c[1]   ← random
+round_e1[0], round_e1[1] ← random
+round_e2[0], round_e2[1] ← random
+```
+
+| Value | Formula | Blinding | Verdict |
+|-------|---------|----------|---------|
+| `C₊` | `e(v₁L, v₂R) + round_c[0] · HT` | `round_c[0]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `C₋` | `e(v₁R, v₂L) + round_c[1] · HT` | `round_c[1]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `E₁₊` | `MSM(v₁L, s₂R) + round_e1[0] · H₁` | `round_e1[0]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `E₁₋` | `MSM(v₁R, s₂L) + round_e1[1] · H₁` | `round_e1[1]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `E₂₊` | `MSM(v₂R, s₁L) + round_e2[0] · H₂` | `round_e2[0]` | **BLINDED** |
+| `E₂₋` | `MSM(v₂L, s₁R) + round_e2[1] · H₂` | `round_e2[1]` | **BLINDED** |
+
+**Verdict**: All six values are independently blinded with fresh randomness.
+The cross-products `e(v₁L, v₂R)` etc. encode polynomial information but are
+fully hidden by the masks.
+
+### 4c. Blinding Accumulation
+
+After each challenge application, the prover accumulates blinds:
+
+```
+After β:   r_c ← r_c + β · r_d2 + β⁻¹ · r_d1
+
+After α:   r_c  ← r_c + α · round_c[0] + α⁻¹ · round_c[1]
+           r_d1 ← α · round_d1[0] + round_d1[1]
+           r_d2 ← α⁻¹ · round_d2[0] + round_d2[1]
+           r_e1 ← r_e1 + α · round_e1[0] + α⁻¹ · round_e1[1]
+           r_e2 ← r_e2 + α · round_e2[0] + α⁻¹ · round_e2[1]
+```
+
+This tracking is correct: the accumulated blinds mirror the verifier's
+accumulation of the GT/G₁/G₂ elements, ensuring that the final scalar
+product proof can account for all blinding contributions.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Final Message (`reduce_and_fold.rs:381–420`)
+
+After `γ` is derived from the transcript:
+
+```
+r_final1, r_final2 ← random          (zero in Transparent mode)
+
+E₁_final = v₁[0] + (γ · s₁[0] + r_final1) · H₁
+E₂_final = v₂[0] + (γ⁻¹ · s₂[0] + r_final2) · H₂
+
+r_c ← r_c + γ · r_e2 + γ⁻¹ · r_e1
+```
+
+**Sent to transcript**: `final_e1`, `final_e2`
+
+In ZK mode, `r_final1` and `r_final2` are fresh random scalars that mask the
+deterministic offset `γ · s₁[0]` (resp. `γ⁻¹ · s₂[0]`), preventing recovery
+of the folded vectors `v₁[0]` and `v₂[0]`.
+
+These blinds do **not** need to be tracked in the accumulated `r_c` because
+`verify_final_zk` does not use the final message elements in the pairing check
+— it uses the scalar product proof's blinded `e₁, e₂` instead. The final
+message values serve only as entropy for the Fiat-Shamir `d` challenge.
+
+In Transparent mode, `r_final1 = r_final2 = 0` (via `Mode::sample`), so the
+transparent verification path (`verify_final`) is unaffected.
+
+**Verdict**: **BLINDED** (ZK mode). The folded vectors `v₁[0]`, `v₂[0]`
+cannot be recovered from the proof.
+
+---
+
+## 6. Scalar Product Proof (ZK-only, `reduce_and_fold.rs:411–448`)
+
+Generated **before** `compute_final_message`, using the current `v₁[0], v₂[0]`:
+
+```
+sd₁, sd₂ ← random
+d₁ = Γ₁,₀ · sd₁,     d₂ = Γ₂,₀ · sd₂
+
+rp₁, rp₂, rq, rr ← random
+p₁ = e(d₁, Γ₂,₀) + rp₁ · HT
+p₂ = e(Γ₁,₀, d₂) + rp₂ · HT
+q  = e(d₁, v₂) + e(v₁, d₂) + rq · HT
+r  = e(d₁, d₂) + rr · HT
+
+(append p₁, p₂, q, r → transcript)
+c = H(transcript)                         ← Fiat-Shamir challenge
+
+Response:
+  e₁ = d₁ + v₁ · c           (blinded by d₁)
+  e₂ = d₂ + v₂ · c           (blinded by d₂)
+  r₁ = rp₁ + c · r_d1        (blinded by rp₁)
+  r₂ = rp₂ + c · r_d2        (blinded by rp₂)
+  r₃ = rr + c · rq + c² · r_c (blinded by rr, rq)
+```
+
+**Sent**: `(p₁, p₂, q, r, e₁, e₂, r₁, r₂, r₃)`
+
+**Verdict**: HVZK. This is a batched Sigma protocol for the relation:
+
+```
+e(v₁, v₂) + r_c · HT = C_accumulated
+e(v₁, Γ₂,₀) + r_d1 · HT = D₁_accumulated
+e(Γ₁,₀, v₂) + r_d2 · HT = D₂_accumulated
+```
+
+The 4 commitments `(p₁, p₂, q, r)` are independently blinded. The responses
+are standard Sigma-protocol responses. A simulator can produce
+indistinguishable transcripts by choosing responses first and computing
+commitments.
+
+### Interaction with Final Message
+
+Since the final message is now independently blinded (§5), `v₁[0]` and `v₂[0]`
+cannot be recovered. This means the scalar product proof's blinding commitments
+`d₁, d₂` remain hidden, preserving the full HVZK property of the Sigma
+protocol.
+
+---
+
+## 7. Verification Paths
+
+### 7a. Transparent Final Check (`verify_final`)
+
+```
+LHS = e(E₁ + d·Γ₁,₀, E₂ + d⁻¹·Γ₂,₀)     (4 pairings batched)
+RHS = C + s₁·s₂·HT + χ₀ + d·D₂ + d⁻¹·D₁ + d²·D₂_init
+```
+
+All values on both sides are unblinded → no ZK.
+
+### 7b. ZK Final Check (`verify_final_zk`)
+
+```
+LHS = e(sp.e₁ + d·Γ₁,₀,  sp.e₂ + d⁻¹·Γ₂,₀)
+RHS = χ₀ + sp.r + c·sp.q + c²·C
+    + d·(sp.p₂ + c·D₂) + d⁻¹·(sp.p₁ + c·D₁)
+    − HT·(sp.r₃ + d·sp.r₂ + d⁻¹·sp.r₁)
+```
+
+Uses `sp.e₁/e₂` (randomly blinded) instead of `final_message.e₁/e₂`.
+The random scalar `d` (derived after `final_e1, final_e2` are appended to the
+transcript) batches 4 verification equations into one pairing.
+
+**Note**: `final_message.e1/e2` are appended to the transcript purely for
+Fiat-Shamir entropy — the actual verification uses the scalar product proof's
+blinded elements.
+
+---
+
+## 8. Summary Table
+
+| Proof Element | Group | Blinded? | Blind Source | Leaks Polynomial Info? |
+|---------------|-------|----------|-------------|----------------------|
+| **VMV C** | GT | Yes | `r_c · HT` | No |
+| **VMV D₂** | GT | Yes | `r_d2 · HT` | No |
+| **VMV E₁** | G₁ | Yes | `r_e1 · H₁` | No |
+| **VMV E₂** (ZK) | G₂ | Yes | `r_e2 · H₂` | No |
+| **y_com** (ZK) | G₁ | Yes | `r_y · H₁` | No |
+| **Sigma1** (a₁,a₂,z₁,z₂,z₃) | mixed | HVZK | `k₁,k₂,k₃` | No |
+| **Sigma2** (a,z₁,z₂) | GT,F,F | HVZK | `k₁,k₂` | No |
+| **D₁L, D₁R** | GT | Yes | `round_d1[·] · HT` | No |
+| **D₂L, D₂R** | GT | Yes | `round_d2[·] · HT` | No |
+| **E₁β** | G₁ | No | — | No (public: MSM(Γ₁, s₂)) |
+| **E₂β** | G₂ | No | — | No (public: MSM(Γ₂, s₁)) |
+| **C₊, C₋** | GT | Yes | `round_c[·] · HT` | No |
+| **E₁₊, E₁₋** | G₁ | Yes | `round_e1[·] · H₁` | No |
+| **E₂₊, E₂₋** | G₂ | Yes | `round_e2[·] · H₂` | No |
+| **E₁_final** | G₁ | Yes | `r_final1 · H₁` | No |
+| **E₂_final** | G₂ | Yes | `r_final2 · H₂` | No |
+| **SP p₁,p₂,q,r** | GT | Yes | `rp₁,rp₂,rq,rr` | No |
+| **SP e₁,e₂** | G₁,G₂ | Yes | `d₁ + v₁·c` | No |
+| **SP r₁,r₂,r₃** | F | Yes | Sigma response | No |
+
+---
+
+## 9. Blinding Budget
+
+Per proof (with `σ` rounds):
+
+| Phase | Blinds Sampled | Count |
+|-------|---------------|-------|
+| VMV | `r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2` | 4 |
+| VMV (ZK) | `r_y` | 1 |
+| Sigma1 | `k₁, k₂, k₃` | 3 |
+| Sigma2 | `k₁, k₂` | 2 |
+| Per round (×σ) | `round_d1[2], round_d2[2], round_c[2], round_e1[2], round_e2[2]` | 10σ |
+| Final message | `r_final1, r_final2` | 2 |
+| Scalar product | `sd₁, sd₂, rp₁, rp₂, rq, rr` | 6 |
+
+**Total**: `18 + 10σ` random field elements per proof.
+
+---
+
+## 10. Conclusions
+
+### What IS hidden (ZK mode)
+
+1. **All polynomial coefficients** — no intermediate message reveals any
+   individual coefficient or coefficient relation beyond the public evaluation.
+
+2. **The evaluation value `y`** — hidden behind Pedersen commitments `E₂` and
+   `y_com`, with consistency proven via Sigma1.
+
+3. **Internal protocol state** — all round messages involving `v₁, v₂`
+   cross-products and MSMs are independently blinded.
+
+4. **The accumulated blinding** `r_c` — correctly tracked through all challenge
+   transformations and consumed by the scalar product proof.
+
+### What is NOT hidden
+
+1. **The evaluation point `z`** — passed as a public input to `verify()`.
+   `E₁β` and `E₂β` are computable from `z` + setup, so they don't leak
+   anything the verifier doesn't already know. In a committed-point protocol,
+   these would need an additional hiding layer.
+
+2. **Matrix dimensions `ν, σ`** — stored in the proof struct as `nu, sigma`.
+   These reveal the matrix layout used for the polynomial but not the
+   polynomial itself.
+
+### Overall Verdict
+
+The implementation achieves **computational HVZK in the Random Oracle Model**
+when the `zk` feature is enabled. Every protocol message that encodes
+polynomial-dependent information is masked by independent randomness, with one
+exception (`E₁β/E₂β` which are public, not polynomial-dependent). The three
+Sigma sub-protocols (Sigma1, Sigma2, scalar product) are all standard and HVZK.
+The final message elements are independently blinded, preventing recovery of
+the folded vectors `v₁[0], v₂[0]`.

From cdc32ae398f9a1c87874dddadd4c7e93a3cdd664 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:13:00 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 09/16] refactor: get rid of rng arg

---
 Cargo.toml                          |  2 +-
 README.md                           | 16 ++---
 benches/arkworks_proof.rs           | 60 +++++++------------
 examples/basic_e2e.rs               | 14 ++---
 examples/homomorphic.rs             | 16 ++---
 examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs | 21 +++----
 examples/non_square.rs              | 14 ++---
 examples/zk_e2e.rs                  | 14 ++---
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_cache.rs  |  2 +-
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_field.rs  |  5 +-
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_group.rs  | 13 ++--
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs   |  6 +-
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_setup.rs  | 10 ++--
 src/evaluation_proof.rs             | 29 ++++-----
 src/lib.rs                          | 33 ++++-------
 src/mode.rs                         |  8 +--
 src/primitives/arithmetic.rs        |  5 +-
 src/primitives/poly.rs              |  7 +--
 src/reduce_and_fold.rs              | 51 ++++++----------
 src/setup.rs                        | 12 ++--
 tests/arkworks/cache.rs             | 32 ++++------
 tests/arkworks/commitment.rs        | 26 ++++----
 tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs        | 41 +++++--------
 tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs       | 20 +++----
 tests/arkworks/integration.rs       | 50 ++++++----------
 tests/arkworks/mod.rs               | 10 +---
 tests/arkworks/non_square.rs        | 32 ++++------
 tests/arkworks/serialization.rs     | 24 +++-----
 tests/arkworks/setup.rs             | 17 ++----
 tests/arkworks/soundness.rs         |  6 +-
 tests/arkworks/zk.rs                | 92 +++++++++++------------------
 tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs    | 69 +++++-----------------
 32 files changed, 273 insertions(+), 484 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 1940eaf..0d49143 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ disk-persistence = []
 
 [dependencies]
 thiserror = "2.0"
-rand_core = "0.6"
+rand_core = { version = "0.6", features = ["getrandom"] }
 dory-derive = { version = "0.2.0", path = "derive" }
 tracing = "0.1"
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 01db1b1..4d7f0d5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -98,33 +98,33 @@ This property enables efficient proof aggregation and batch verification. See `e
 ```rust
 use dory_pcs::{setup, prove, verify, Transparent};
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
-    BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript
+    BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, ArkworksPolynomial, ArkFr, Blake2bTranscript
 };
+use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
+use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-
     // 1. Generate setup for polynomials up to 2^10 coefficients
     let max_log_n = 10;
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
     // 2. Create a polynomial with 256 coefficients (nu=4, sigma=4)
-    let coefficients: Vec<_> = (0..256).map(|_| rand::random()).collect();
+    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..256).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let polynomial = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
 
     // 3. Define evaluation point (length = nu + sigma = 8)
-    let point: Vec<_> = (0..8).map(|_| rand::random()).collect();
+    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..8).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
 
     let nu = 4;     // log₂(rows) = 4 → 16 rows
     let sigma = 4;  // log₂(cols) = 4 → 16 columns
 
     // 4. Commit to polynomial to get tier-2 commitment and row commitments
     let (tier_2, row_commitments, _) = polynomial
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
 
     // 5. Create evaluation proof using row commitments
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-example");
-    let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &polynomial,
         &point,
         row_commitments,
diff --git a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
index 2c6bdd5..b3bbaa4 100644
--- a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
+++ b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
@@ -19,8 +19,6 @@ use dory_pcs::mode::Transparent;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify};
-use rand::rngs::ThreadRng;
-use rand::thread_rng;
 
 #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::init_cache;
@@ -31,10 +29,9 @@ fn setup_benchmark_data() -> (
     dory_pcs::setup::ProverSetup<BN254>,
     dory_pcs::setup::VerifierSetup<BN254>,
 ) {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
     let max_log_n = 26;
 
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
     // Initialize cache with setup generators for optimized pairings
     #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
@@ -47,10 +44,10 @@ fn setup_benchmark_data() -> (
     // Create polynomial with 2^26 coefficients (nu=13, sigma=13)
     let poly_size = 1 << 26; // 67,108,864 coefficients
     let num_vars = 26;
-    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
 
-    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
 
     (poly, point, prover_setup, verifier_setup)
 }
@@ -62,12 +59,10 @@ fn bench_commitment(c: &mut Criterion) {
 
     c.bench_function("commitment_2^26_coefficients", |b| {
         b.iter(|| {
-            let mut rng = thread_rng();
-            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(
+            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(
                 black_box(nu),
                 black_box(sigma),
                 black_box(&prover_setup),
-                black_box(&mut rng),
             )
             .unwrap()
         })
@@ -78,17 +73,15 @@ fn bench_prove(c: &mut Criterion) {
     let (poly, point, prover_setup, _) = setup_benchmark_data();
     let nu = 13;
     let sigma = 13;
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
 
     let (_, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     c.bench_function("prove_2^26_coefficients", |b| {
         b.iter(|| {
             let mut transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
-            let mut rng = thread_rng();
-            prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
+            prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
                 black_box(&poly),
                 black_box(&point),
                 black_box(tier_1.clone()),
@@ -96,7 +89,6 @@ fn bench_prove(c: &mut Criterion) {
                 black_box(sigma),
                 black_box(&prover_setup),
                 black_box(&mut transcript),
-                black_box(&mut rng),
             )
             .unwrap()
         })
@@ -107,15 +99,13 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
     let (poly, point, prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup_benchmark_data();
     let nu = 13;
     let sigma = 13;
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -123,7 +113,6 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -146,9 +135,8 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
 }
 
 fn bench_end_to_end(c: &mut Criterion) {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
     let max_log_n = 26;
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
     // Initialize cache once
     #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
@@ -160,40 +148,36 @@ fn bench_end_to_end(c: &mut Criterion) {
 
     c.bench_function("end_to_end_2^26_coefficients", |b| {
         b.iter(|| {
-            let mut rng = thread_rng();
             let nu = 13;
             let sigma = 13;
             let poly_size = 1 << 26; // 67,108,864 coefficients
             let num_vars = 26;
 
             // Create polynomial
-            let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> =
-                (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+            let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
 
             // Commit
             let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
             // Evaluate
-            let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+            let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
             // Prove
             let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
-            let (proof, _) =
-                prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, ThreadRng>(
-                    &poly,
-                    &point,
-                    tier_1,
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut prover_transcript,
-                    &mut rng,
-                )
-                .unwrap();
+            let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
+                &poly,
+                &point,
+                tier_1,
+                nu,
+                sigma,
+                &prover_setup,
+                &mut prover_transcript,
+            )
+            .unwrap();
 
             // Verify
             let mut verifier_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-bench");
diff --git a/examples/basic_e2e.rs b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
index 9815a4c..a1b6d6f 100644
--- a/examples/basic_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
@@ -14,22 +14,19 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
-use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("Dory PCS - Basic End-to-End Example");
     info!("====================================\n");
 
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-
     // Step 1: Setup
     let max_log_n = 10;
     info!(
         "1. Generating transparent setup (max_log_n = {})...",
         max_log_n
     );
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
     info!("   ✓ Setup complete\n");
 
     // Step 2: Create polynomial
@@ -44,14 +41,14 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("   Total coefficients: {}", poly_size);
     info!("   Number of variables: {}", num_vars);
 
-    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
     info!("   ✓ Polynomial created\n");
 
     // Step 3: Commit
     info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
-        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
+        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
     info!(
         "   ✓ Tier-1 commitment: {} row commitments (G1)",
         tier_1.len()
@@ -59,7 +56,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("   ✓ Tier-2 commitment: final commitment (GT)\n");
 
     // Step 4: Evaluation
-    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
     info!("4. Evaluating polynomial at random point...");
     info!("   ✓ Evaluation result computed\n");
@@ -67,7 +64,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 5: Prove
     info!("5. Generating evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-basic-example");
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -75,7 +72,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("   ✓ Proof generated (logarithmic size)\n");
 
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic.rs b/examples/homomorphic.rs
index 3f5cbb0..e1f40ae 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic.rs
@@ -14,22 +14,19 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
-use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("Dory PCS - Homomorphic Combination Example");
     info!("===========================================\n");
 
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-
     // Step 1: Setup
     let max_log_n = 10;
     info!(
         "1. Generating transparent setup (max_log_n = {})...",
         max_log_n
     );
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
     info!("   ✓ Setup complete\n");
 
     // Parameters
@@ -43,7 +40,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("   Each polynomial: {} coefficients", poly_size);
     let polys: Vec<ArkworksPolynomial> = (0..num_polys)
         .map(|_| {
-            let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+            let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
             ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs)
         })
         .collect();
@@ -54,7 +51,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     let commitments: Vec<_> = polys
         .iter()
         .map(|poly| {
-            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap()
         })
         .collect();
@@ -62,7 +59,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     // Step 4: Generate random coefficients for linear combination
     info!("4. Generating random combination coefficients...");
-    let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_polys).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_polys).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     info!("   ✓ Coefficients: r₁, r₂, ..., r{}\n", num_polys);
 
     // Step 5: Homomorphically combine commitments
@@ -121,7 +118,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     // Step 7: Evaluate and verify consistency
     info!("7. Verifying homomorphic property...");
-    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = combined_poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     // Check that combined polynomial evaluation matches linear combination
@@ -139,7 +136,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 8: Generate proof
     info!("8. Generating evaluation proof for combined polynomial...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-example");
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -147,7 +144,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("   ✓ Proof generated\n");
 
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
index 708c85a..6e6bd27 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
@@ -10,23 +10,21 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
-use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("Dory PCS - Mixed-size Homomorphic Combination Example");
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
 
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 4);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(4);
 
     info!("Creating two polynomials with logical sizes 16 and 4...");
     let mut coeffs_poly1 = vec![ArkFr::zero(); 16];
     let mut coeffs_poly2 = vec![ArkFr::zero(); 4];
     for coeff in coeffs_poly1.iter_mut() {
-        *coeff = ArkFr::random(&mut rng);
+        *coeff = ArkFr::random();
     }
     for coeff in coeffs_poly2.iter_mut() {
-        *coeff = ArkFr::random(&mut rng);
+        *coeff = ArkFr::random();
     }
     let poly1 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs_poly1.clone());
     let poly2 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs_poly2.clone());
@@ -35,15 +33,15 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("Poly2: {:?}", poly2);
 
     let commitment1 = poly1
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(2, 2, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(2, 2, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
     let commitment2 = poly2
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(1, 1, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(1, 1, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
     info!("✓ Commitments ready\n");
 
     info!("Sampling random combination scalars r1, r2...");
-    let coeff_scalars = [ArkFr::random(&mut rng), ArkFr::random(&mut rng)];
+    let coeff_scalars = [ArkFr::random(), ArkFr::random()];
 
     info!("Combining tier-2 commitments (GT)...");
     let combined_tier2 = coeff_scalars[0] * commitment1.0 + coeff_scalars[1] * commitment2.0;
@@ -84,7 +82,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     let padded_poly2 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(padded_poly2_coefficients);
 
     info!("Evaluating combined polynomial at a random point...");
-    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..4).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..4).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = combined_poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     info!("Checking that evaluation matches r1·P1(x) + r2·P2(x)...");
@@ -102,7 +100,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     info!("Generating evaluation proof with combined commitment...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-mixed");
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -110,7 +108,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         2,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("✓ Proof generated\n");
 
@@ -128,7 +125,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
     info!("===========================================");
     let padded_poly_commitment = padded_poly2
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(2, 2, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(2, 2, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
     assert_eq!(padded_poly_commitment.0, commitment2.0);
     info!("✓ Padded poly commitment matches original poly2 commitment");
diff --git a/examples/non_square.rs b/examples/non_square.rs
index c6c83b6..7ba5226 100644
--- a/examples/non_square.rs
+++ b/examples/non_square.rs
@@ -12,22 +12,19 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
-use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("Dory PCS - Non-Square Matrix Example");
     info!("=====================================\n");
 
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-
     // Step 1: Setup
     let max_log_n = 10;
     info!(
         "1. Generating transparent setup (max_log_n = {})...",
         max_log_n
     );
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
     info!("   ✓ Setup complete\n");
 
     // Step 2: Create polynomial with non-square matrix layout
@@ -43,14 +40,14 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("   Number of variables: {}", num_vars);
     info!("   Constraint: nu ({}) ≤ sigma ({})", nu, sigma);
 
-    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
     info!("   ✓ Polynomial created\n");
 
     // Step 3: Commit
     info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
-        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
+        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
     info!(
         "   ✓ Tier-1 commitment: {} row commitments (G1)",
         tier_1.len()
@@ -58,7 +55,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("   ✓ Tier-2 commitment: final commitment (GT)\n");
 
     // Step 4: Evaluation
-    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
     info!("4. Evaluating polynomial at random point...");
     info!("   ✓ Evaluation result computed\n");
@@ -66,7 +63,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // Step 5: Prove
     info!("5. Generating evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-non-square-example");
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -74,7 +71,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("   ✓ Proof generated (logarithmic size)\n");
 
diff --git a/examples/zk_e2e.rs b/examples/zk_e2e.rs
index ac24acc..8ddfb6d 100644
--- a/examples/zk_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/zk_e2e.rs
@@ -17,19 +17,16 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent, ZK};
-use rand::thread_rng;
 use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("Dory PCS - Zero-Knowledge End-to-End Example");
     info!("==============================================\n");
 
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-
     // Step 1: Setup (identical to transparent mode)
     let max_log_n = 10;
     info!("1. Generating setup (max_log_n = {})...", max_log_n);
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
     info!("   Setup complete\n");
 
     // Step 2: Create polynomial
@@ -42,19 +39,19 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     info!("   Matrix layout: {}x{} (square)", 1 << nu, 1 << sigma);
     info!("   Total coefficients: {}", poly_size);
 
-    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
     info!("   Polynomial created\n");
 
     // Step 3: Commit (identical to transparent mode)
     info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
-        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
+        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
     info!("   Tier-1: {} row commitments", tier_1.len());
     info!("   Tier-2: final GT commitment\n");
 
     // Step 4: Evaluate
-    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
     info!("4. Evaluated polynomial at random point\n");
 
@@ -64,7 +61,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     // generates additional sigma1, sigma2, and scalar-product sub-proofs.
     info!("5. Generating ZK evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-zk-example");
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -72,7 +69,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )?;
     info!("   Proof generated");
     info!(
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_cache.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_cache.rs
index 1cfd8ac..f7b2331 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_cache.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_cache.rs
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ static CACHE: RwLock<Option<Arc<PreparedCache>>> = RwLock::new(None);
 /// use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{init_cache, BN254};
 /// use dory_pcs::setup::ProverSetup;
 ///
-/// let setup = ProverSetup::<BN254>::new(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+/// let setup = ProverSetup::<BN254>::new(max_log_n);
 /// init_cache(&setup.g1_vec, &setup.g2_vec);
 /// ```
 pub fn init_cache(g1_vec: &[ArkG1], g2_vec: &[ArkG2]) {
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_field.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_field.rs
index 7fdd57a..a0859d7 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_field.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_field.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ use ark_bn254::Fr;
 use ark_ff::{Field as ArkField, UniformRand, Zero as ArkZero};
 use ark_serialize::{CanonicalDeserialize, CanonicalSerialize};
 use ark_std::ops::{Add, Mul, Neg, Sub};
-use rand_core::RngCore;
 
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Debug, CanonicalSerialize, CanonicalDeserialize)]
 pub struct ArkFr(pub Fr);
@@ -41,8 +40,8 @@ impl Field for ArkFr {
         ArkField::inverse(&self.0).map(ArkFr)
     }
 
-    fn random<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> Self {
-        ArkFr(Fr::rand(rng))
+    fn random() -> Self {
+        ArkFr(Fr::rand(&mut rand_core::OsRng))
     }
 
     fn from_u64(val: u64) -> Self {
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_group.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_group.rs
index 812738a..00658b6 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_group.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_group.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ use ark_ec::{CurveGroup, VariableBaseMSM};
 use ark_ff::{Field as ArkField, One, PrimeField, UniformRand, Zero as ArkZero};
 use ark_serialize::{CanonicalDeserialize, CanonicalSerialize};
 use ark_std::ops::{Add, Mul, Neg, Sub};
-use rand_core::RngCore;
 
 #[derive(Default, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Debug, CanonicalSerialize, CanonicalDeserialize)]
 pub struct ArkG1(pub G1Projective);
@@ -41,8 +40,8 @@ impl Group for ArkG1 {
         ArkG1(self.0 * k.0)
     }
 
-    fn random<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> Self {
-        ArkG1(G1Projective::rand(rng))
+    fn random() -> Self {
+        ArkG1(G1Projective::rand(&mut rand_core::OsRng))
     }
 }
 
@@ -114,8 +113,8 @@ impl Group for ArkG2 {
         ArkG2(self.0 * k.0)
     }
 
-    fn random<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> Self {
-        ArkG2(G2Projective::rand(rng))
+    fn random() -> Self {
+        ArkG2(G2Projective::rand(&mut rand_core::OsRng))
     }
 }
 
@@ -187,8 +186,8 @@ impl Group for ArkGT {
         ArkGT(self.0.pow(k.0.into_bigint()))
     }
 
-    fn random<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> Self {
-        ArkGT(Fq12::rand(rng))
+    fn random() -> Self {
+        ArkGT(Fq12::rand(&mut rand_core::OsRng))
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
index 8702132..81d1cfd 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
@@ -55,19 +55,17 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
 
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "ArkworksPolynomial::commit", fields(nu, sigma, num_rows = 1 << nu, num_cols = 1 << sigma))]
     #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
-    fn commit<E, Mo, M1, R>(
+    fn commit<E, Mo, M1>(
         &self,
         nu: usize,
         sigma: usize,
         setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        rng: &mut R,
     ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Option<Vec<ArkFr>>), DoryError>
     where
         E: PairingCurve,
         Mo: Mode,
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         E::G1: Group<Scalar = ArkFr>,
-        R: rand_core::RngCore,
     {
         let expected_len = 1 << (nu + sigma);
         if self.coefficients.len() != expected_len {
@@ -81,7 +79,7 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
         let num_cols = 1 << sigma;
         let g1 = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
 
-        let blinds: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_rows).map(|_| Mo::sample(rng)).collect();
+        let blinds: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_rows).map(|_| Mo::sample()).collect();
 
         let row_commitments: Vec<E::G1> = (0..num_rows)
             .map(|i| {
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_setup.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_setup.rs
index ece2669..77aebbe 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_setup.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_setup.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 //! are in the `ark_serde` module.
 
 use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
-use rand_core::RngCore;
 use std::ops::{Deref, DerefMut};
 
 use super::BN254;
@@ -33,16 +32,15 @@ impl ArkworksProverSetup {
     /// supporting polynomials up to 2^max_log_n coefficients arranged as n×n matrices.
     ///
     /// # Parameters
-    /// - `rng`: Random number generator
     /// - `max_log_n`: Maximum log₂ of polynomial size (for n×n matrix with n² = 2^max_log_n)
-    pub fn new<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R, max_log_n: usize) -> Self {
-        Self(ProverSetup::new(rng, max_log_n))
+    pub fn new(max_log_n: usize) -> Self {
+        Self(ProverSetup::new(max_log_n))
     }
 
     /// Load prover setup from disk cache, or generate and cache if not available
     #[cfg(all(feature = "disk-persistence", not(target_arch = "wasm32")))]
-    pub fn new_from_urs<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R, max_log_n: usize) -> Self {
-        let (prover_setup, _) = crate::setup::<BN254, _>(rng, max_log_n);
+    pub fn new_from_urs(max_log_n: usize) -> Self {
+        let (prover_setup, _) = crate::setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
         Self(prover_setup)
     }
 
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index c8f4dd0..9fc5d5d 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
 #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "create_evaluation_proof")]
-pub fn create_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo, R>(
+pub fn create_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo>(
     polynomial: &P,
     point: &[F],
     row_commitments: Option<Vec<E::G1>>,
@@ -81,7 +81,6 @@ pub fn create_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo, R>(
     sigma: usize,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
-    rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Result<(DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>, Option<F>), DoryError>
 where
     F: Field,
@@ -94,7 +93,6 @@ where
     T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
     P: MultilinearLagrange<F>,
     Mo: Mode,
-    R: rand_core::RngCore,
 {
     if point.len() != nu + sigma {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidPointDimension {
@@ -114,8 +112,7 @@ where
     let row_commitments = if let Some(rc) = row_commitments {
         rc
     } else {
-        let (_commitment, rc, _blinds) =
-            polynomial.commit::<E, Mo, M1, R>(nu, sigma, setup, rng)?;
+        let (_commitment, rc, _blinds) = polynomial.commit::<E, Mo, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
         rc
     };
 
@@ -128,12 +125,8 @@ where
     }
 
     // Sample VMV blinds (zero in Transparent, random in ZK)
-    let (r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2): (F, F, F, F) = (
-        Mo::sample(rng),
-        Mo::sample(rng),
-        Mo::sample(rng),
-        Mo::sample(rng),
-    );
+    let (r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2): (F, F, F, F) =
+        (Mo::sample(), Mo::sample(), Mo::sample(), Mo::sample());
 
     let g2_fin = &setup.g2_vec[0];
 
@@ -161,13 +154,13 @@ where
     let (zk_e2, zk_y_com, zk_sigma1, zk_sigma2, zk_r_y) = if Mo::BLINDING {
         use crate::reduce_and_fold::{generate_sigma1_proof, generate_sigma2_proof};
         let y = polynomial.evaluate(point);
-        let r_y: F = Mo::sample(rng);
+        let r_y: F = Mo::sample();
         let e2 = Mo::mask(g2_fin.scale(&y), &setup.h2, &r_e2);
         let y_com = setup.g1_vec[0].scale(&y) + setup.h1.scale(&r_y);
         transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", &e2);
         transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", &y_com);
-        let s1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T, R>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript, rng);
-        let s2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T, R>(&r_e1, &-r_d2, setup, transcript, rng);
+        let s1 = generate_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(&y, &r_e2, &r_y, setup, transcript);
+        let s2 = generate_sigma2_proof::<E, T>(&r_e1, &-r_d2, setup, transcript);
         (Some(e2), Some(y_com), Some(s1), Some(s2), Some(r_y))
     } else {
         (None, None, None, None, None)
@@ -198,7 +191,7 @@ where
     let mut second_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
 
     for _round in 0..num_rounds {
-        let first_msg = prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
+        let first_msg = prover_state.compute_first_message::<M1, M2>();
 
         transcript.append_serde(b"d1_left", &first_msg.d1_left);
         transcript.append_serde(b"d1_right", &first_msg.d1_right);
@@ -211,7 +204,7 @@ where
         prover_state.apply_first_challenge::<M1, M2>(&beta);
         first_messages.push(first_msg);
 
-        let second_msg = prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2, R>(rng);
+        let second_msg = prover_state.compute_second_message::<M1, M2>();
 
         transcript.append_serde(b"c_plus", &second_msg.c_plus);
         transcript.append_serde(b"c_minus", &second_msg.c_minus);
@@ -229,12 +222,12 @@ where
 
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
     let scalar_product_proof = if Mo::BLINDING {
-        Some(prover_state.scalar_product_proof(transcript, rng))
+        Some(prover_state.scalar_product_proof(transcript))
     } else {
         None
     };
 
-    let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2, R>(&gamma, rng);
+    let final_message = prover_state.compute_final_message::<M1, M2>(&gamma);
 
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &final_message.e1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &final_message.e2);
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index 688f07d..bcd2ac6 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -43,15 +43,15 @@
 //! use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, Blake2bTranscript};
 //!
 //! // 1. Generate setup (automatically loads from/saves to disk)
-//! let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+//! let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 //!
 //! // 2. Commit to polynomial
 //! let (tier_2_commitment, tier_1_commitments, _blinds) = polynomial
-//!     .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)?;
+//!     .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
 //!
 //! // 3. Generate evaluation proof
 //! let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"domain-separation");
-//! let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _>(
+//! let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
 //!     &polynomial, &point, tier_1_commitments, nu, sigma,
 //!     &prover_setup, &mut prover_transcript
 //! )?;
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 //! ```ignore
 //! use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::init_cache;
 //!
-//! let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+//! let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 //! init_cache(&prover_setup.g1_vec, &prover_setup.g2_vec);
 //! // Subsequent operations will automatically use cached prepared points
 //! ```
@@ -132,7 +132,6 @@ pub use setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 /// - Windows: `{FOLDERID_LocalAppData}\dory\dory_{max_log_n}.urs`
 ///
 /// # Parameters
-/// - `rng`: Random number generator for setup generation (used only if not found on disk)
 /// - `max_log_n`: Maximum log₂ of polynomial size
 ///
 /// # Returns
@@ -144,10 +143,7 @@ pub use setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 ///
 /// # Panics
 /// Panics if the setup file exists on disk but is corrupted or cannot be deserialized.
-pub fn setup<E: PairingCurve, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
-    rng: &mut R,
-    max_log_n: usize,
-) -> (ProverSetup<E>, VerifierSetup<E>)
+pub fn setup<E: PairingCurve>(max_log_n: usize) -> (ProverSetup<E>, VerifierSetup<E>)
 where
     ProverSetup<E>: DorySerialize + DoryDeserialize,
     VerifierSetup<E>: DorySerialize + DoryDeserialize,
@@ -172,7 +168,7 @@ where
             "Setup not found on disk, generating new setup for max_log_n={}",
             max_log_n
         );
-        let prover_setup = ProverSetup::new(rng, max_log_n);
+        let prover_setup = ProverSetup::new(max_log_n);
         let verifier_setup = prover_setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
         // Save to disk
@@ -185,7 +181,7 @@ where
     {
         tracing::info!("Generating new setup for max_log_n={}", max_log_n);
 
-        let prover_setup = ProverSetup::new(rng, max_log_n);
+        let prover_setup = ProverSetup::new(max_log_n);
         let verifier_setup = prover_setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
         (prover_setup, verifier_setup)
@@ -202,7 +198,6 @@ where
 /// or when you suspect the saved setup file is corrupted).
 ///
 /// # Parameters
-/// - `rng`: Random number generator for setup generation
 /// - `max_log_n`: Maximum log₂ of polynomial size
 ///
 /// # Returns
@@ -211,17 +206,14 @@ where
 /// # Availability
 /// This function is only available when the `disk-persistence` feature is enabled.
 #[cfg(all(feature = "disk-persistence", not(target_arch = "wasm32")))]
-pub fn generate_urs<E: PairingCurve, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
-    rng: &mut R,
-    max_log_n: usize,
-) -> (ProverSetup<E>, VerifierSetup<E>)
+pub fn generate_urs<E: PairingCurve>(max_log_n: usize) -> (ProverSetup<E>, VerifierSetup<E>)
 where
     ProverSetup<E>: DorySerialize + DoryDeserialize,
     VerifierSetup<E>: DorySerialize + DoryDeserialize,
 {
     tracing::info!("Force-generating new setup for max_log_n={}", max_log_n);
 
-    let prover_setup = ProverSetup::new(rng, max_log_n);
+    let prover_setup = ProverSetup::new(max_log_n);
     let verifier_setup = prover_setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
     // Overwrites existing
@@ -270,7 +262,7 @@ where
 #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
 #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
 #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "prove")]
-pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T, Mo, R>(
+pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T, Mo>(
     polynomial: &P,
     point: &[F],
     row_commitments: Vec<E::G1>,
@@ -278,7 +270,6 @@ pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T, Mo, R>(
     sigma: usize,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
-    rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Result<(DoryProof<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>, Option<F>), DoryError>
 where
     F: Field,
@@ -291,9 +282,8 @@ where
     P: MultilinearLagrange<F>,
     T: primitives::transcript::Transcript<Curve = E>,
     Mo: Mode,
-    R: rand_core::RngCore,
 {
-    evaluation_proof::create_evaluation_proof::<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo, R>(
+    evaluation_proof::create_evaluation_proof::<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo>(
         polynomial,
         point,
         Some(row_commitments),
@@ -301,7 +291,6 @@ where
         sigma,
         setup,
         transcript,
-        rng,
     )
 }
 
diff --git a/src/mode.rs b/src/mode.rs
index ece2678..9ebe95a 100644
--- a/src/mode.rs
+++ b/src/mode.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ pub trait Mode: 'static {
     /// Whether this mode produces blinding values that callers must retain.
     const BLINDING: bool;
     /// Sample a blinding scalar: zero in Transparent mode, random in ZK mode.
-    fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F;
+    fn sample<F: Field>() -> F;
     /// Mask a group element: identity in Transparent mode, `value + base * blind` in ZK mode.
     fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G;
 }
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ pub trait Mode: 'static {
 pub struct Transparent;
 impl Mode for Transparent {
     const BLINDING: bool = false;
-    fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(_rng: &mut R) -> F {
+    fn sample<F: Field>() -> F {
         F::zero()
     }
     fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, _base: &G, _blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ pub struct ZK;
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 impl Mode for ZK {
     const BLINDING: bool = true;
-    fn sample<F: Field, R: rand_core::RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> F {
-        F::random(rng)
+    fn sample<F: Field>() -> F {
+        F::random()
     }
     fn mask<G: Group>(value: G, base: &G, blind: &G::Scalar) -> G {
         value + base.scale(blind)
diff --git a/src/primitives/arithmetic.rs b/src/primitives/arithmetic.rs
index 94dc54c..494682f 100644
--- a/src/primitives/arithmetic.rs
+++ b/src/primitives/arithmetic.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 #![allow(missing_docs)]
 
 use super::{DoryDeserialize, DorySerialize};
-use rand_core::RngCore;
 
 pub trait Field:
     Sized
@@ -30,7 +29,7 @@ pub trait Field:
 
     fn inv(self) -> Option<Self>;
 
-    fn random<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> Self;
+    fn random() -> Self;
 
     fn from_u64(val: u64) -> Self;
     fn from_i64(val: i64) -> Self;
@@ -60,7 +59,7 @@ pub trait Group:
     fn neg(&self) -> Self;
     fn scale(&self, k: &Self::Scalar) -> Self;
 
-    fn random<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R) -> Self;
+    fn random() -> Self;
 }
 
 pub trait PairingCurve: Clone {
diff --git a/src/primitives/poly.rs b/src/primitives/poly.rs
index b178748..1f1b951 100644
--- a/src/primitives/poly.rs
+++ b/src/primitives/poly.rs
@@ -74,7 +74,6 @@ pub trait Polynomial<F: Field> {
     /// - `nu`: Log₂ of number of rows
     /// - `sigma`: Log₂ of number of columns
     /// - `setup`: Prover setup containing generators
-    /// - `rng`: Random number generator (unused in Transparent mode)
     ///
     /// # Returns
     /// `(commitment, row_commitments, blinds)` where:
@@ -85,19 +84,17 @@ pub trait Polynomial<F: Field> {
     /// # Errors
     /// Returns error if coefficient length doesn't match 2^(nu + sigma) or if setup is insufficient.
     #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
-    fn commit<E, Mo, M1, R>(
+    fn commit<E, Mo, M1>(
         &self,
         nu: usize,
         sigma: usize,
         setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-        rng: &mut R,
     ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Option<Vec<F>>), DoryError>
     where
         E: PairingCurve,
         Mo: Mode,
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
-        R: rand_core::RngCore;
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>;
 }
 
 /// Compute multilinear Lagrange basis evaluations at a point
diff --git a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
index 3f62a7b..a53eecf 100644
--- a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+++ b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
@@ -183,14 +183,10 @@ where
     ///
     /// Computes D1L, D1R, D2L, D2R, E1β, E2β based on current state.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_first_message")]
-    pub fn compute_first_message<M1, M2, R>(
-        &mut self,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> FirstReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
+    pub fn compute_first_message<M1, M2>(&mut self) -> FirstReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-        R: rand_core::RngCore,
     {
         assert!(
             self.num_rounds > 0,
@@ -208,8 +204,8 @@ where
         let g2_prime = &self.setup.g2_vec[..n2];
 
         // Sample round blinds (zero in Transparent mode)
-        self.round_d1 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
-        self.round_d2 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
+        self.round_d1 = [M::sample(), M::sample()];
+        self.round_d2 = [M::sample(), M::sample()];
 
         // D₁L = ⟨v₁L, Γ₂'⟩, D₁R = ⟨v₁R, Γ₂'⟩
         let ht = &self.setup.ht;
@@ -288,14 +284,10 @@ where
     ///
     /// Computes C+, C-, E1+, E1-, E2+, E2- based on current state.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_second_message")]
-    pub fn compute_second_message<M1, M2, R>(
-        &mut self,
-        rng: &mut R,
-    ) -> SecondReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
+    pub fn compute_second_message<M1, M2>(&mut self) -> SecondReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-        R: rand_core::RngCore,
     {
         let n2 = 1 << (self.num_rounds - 1); // n/2
 
@@ -306,9 +298,9 @@ where
         let (s2_l, s2_r) = self.s2.split_at(n2);
 
         // Sample round blinds (zero in Transparent mode)
-        self.round_c = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
-        self.round_e1 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
-        self.round_e2 = [M::sample(rng), M::sample(rng)];
+        self.round_c = [M::sample(), M::sample()];
+        self.round_e1 = [M::sample(), M::sample()];
+        self.round_e2 = [M::sample(), M::sample()];
 
         // C₊ = ⟨v₁L, v₂R⟩, C₋ = ⟨v₁R, v₂L⟩
         let ht = &self.setup.ht;
@@ -384,15 +376,13 @@ where
     /// accumulated `r_c` — they only add entropy to the Fiat-Shamir transcript
     /// from which the `d` challenge is derived.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_final_message")]
-    pub fn compute_final_message<M1, M2, R>(
+    pub fn compute_final_message<M1, M2>(
         &mut self,
         gamma: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        rng: &mut R,
     ) -> ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
-        R: rand_core::RngCore,
     {
         debug_assert_eq!(self.num_rounds, 0, "num_rounds must be 0 for final message");
         debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must have length 1");
@@ -401,8 +391,8 @@ where
         let gamma_inv = (*gamma).inv().expect("gamma must be invertible");
 
         // Sample independent blinds for the final message (zero in Transparent mode).
-        let r_final1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
-        let r_final2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample(rng);
+        let r_final1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample();
+        let r_final2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample();
 
         // Apply fold-scalars transform with blinding:
         // E₁ = v₁ + (γ·s₁ + r_final1)·H₁
@@ -421,15 +411,14 @@ where
 
     /// Generate ZK scalar product proof. Must be called BEFORE `compute_final_message`.
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    pub fn scalar_product_proof<T: Transcript<Curve = E>, R: rand_core::RngCore>(
+    pub fn scalar_product_proof<T: Transcript<Curve = E>>(
         &self,
         transcript: &mut T,
-        rng: &mut R,
     ) -> ScalarProductProof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>, E::GT> {
         let (v1, v2) = (self.v1[0], self.v2[0]);
         let (g1, g2) = (self.setup.g1_vec[0], self.setup.g2_vec[0]);
         let ht = &self.setup.ht;
-        let mut r = || -> Scalar<E> { Field::random(rng) };
+        let r = || -> Scalar<E> { Field::random() };
         let (sd1, sd2) = (r(), r());
         let (d1, d2) = (g1.scale(&sd1), g2.scale(&sd2));
         let (rp1, rp2, rq, rr) = (r(), r(), r(), r());
@@ -462,26 +451,24 @@ where
 
 /// Generate Sigma1 proof: proves knowledge of (y, rE2, ry).
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E, T, R>(
+pub fn generate_sigma1_proof<E, T>(
     y: &Scalar<E>,
     r_e2: &Scalar<E>,
     r_y: &Scalar<E>,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
-    rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Sigma1Proof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>>
 where
     E: PairingCurve,
     T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
-    R: rand_core::RngCore,
     Scalar<E>: Field,
     E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
 {
     let (g2_fin, g1_fin) = (&setup.g2_vec[0], &setup.g1_vec[0]);
     let (k1, k2, k3) = (
-        Scalar::<E>::random(rng),
-        Scalar::<E>::random(rng),
-        Scalar::<E>::random(rng),
+        Scalar::<E>::random(),
+        Scalar::<E>::random(),
+        Scalar::<E>::random(),
     );
     let a1 = g2_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2);
     let a2 = g1_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h1.scale(&k3);
@@ -524,22 +511,20 @@ where
 
 /// Generate Sigma2 proof: proves e(E1, Γ2,fin) - D2 = e(H1, t1·Γ2,fin + t2·H2).
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E, T, R>(
+pub fn generate_sigma2_proof<E, T>(
     t1: &Scalar<E>,
     t2: &Scalar<E>,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
     transcript: &mut T,
-    rng: &mut R,
 ) -> Sigma2Proof<Scalar<E>, E::GT>
 where
     E: PairingCurve,
     T: Transcript<Curve = E>,
-    R: rand_core::RngCore,
     Scalar<E>: Field,
     E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
     E::GT: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
 {
-    let (k1, k2) = (Scalar::<E>::random(rng), Scalar::<E>::random(rng));
+    let (k1, k2) = (Scalar::<E>::random(), Scalar::<E>::random());
     let a = E::pair(
         &setup.h1,
         &(setup.g2_vec[0].scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2)),
diff --git a/src/setup.rs b/src/setup.rs
index 6883f61..0012c79 100644
--- a/src/setup.rs
+++ b/src/setup.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@
 
 use crate::primitives::arithmetic::{Group, PairingCurve};
 use crate::primitives::serialization::{DoryDeserialize, DorySerialize};
-use rand_core::RngCore;
 
 #[cfg(all(feature = "disk-persistence", not(target_arch = "wasm32")))]
 use std::fs::{self, File};
@@ -90,22 +89,21 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> ProverSetup<E> {
     /// supporting polynomials up to 2^max_log_n coefficients arranged as n×n matrices.
     ///
     /// # Parameters
-    /// - `rng`: Random number generator
     /// - `max_log_n`: Maximum log₂ of polynomial size (for n×n matrix with n² = 2^max_log_n)
     ///
     /// # Returns
     /// A new `ProverSetup` with randomly generated parameters
-    pub fn new<R: RngCore>(rng: &mut R, max_log_n: usize) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(max_log_n: usize) -> Self {
         // For square matrices: n = 2^((max_log_n+1)/2)
         let n = 1 << max_log_n.div_ceil(2);
         // Generate n random G1 generators (Γ₁)
-        let g1_vec: Vec<E::G1> = (0..n).map(|_| E::G1::random(rng)).collect();
+        let g1_vec: Vec<E::G1> = (0..n).map(|_| E::G1::random()).collect();
         // Generate n random G2 generators (Γ₂)
-        let g2_vec: Vec<E::G2> = (0..n).map(|_| E::G2::random(rng)).collect();
+        let g2_vec: Vec<E::G2> = (0..n).map(|_| E::G2::random()).collect();
 
         // Generate blinding generators
-        let h1 = E::G1::random(rng);
-        let h2 = E::G2::random(rng);
+        let h1 = E::G1::random();
+        let h2 = E::G2::random();
 
         // Precompute e(h₁, h₂)
         let ht = E::pair(&h1, &h2);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/cache.rs b/tests/arkworks/cache.rs
index a3bbdb6..e66f866 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/cache.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/cache.rs
@@ -1,17 +1,15 @@
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkGT, BN254};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::{Group, PairingCurve};
-use rand::thread_rng;
 
 #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ark_cache;
 
 #[test]
 fn multi_pair_correctness() {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
     let n = 10;
 
-    let ps: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..n).map(|_| ArkG1::random(&mut rng)).collect();
-    let qs: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..n).map(|_| ArkG2::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let ps: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..n).map(|_| ArkG1::random()).collect();
+    let qs: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..n).map(|_| ArkG2::random()).collect();
 
     let result = BN254::multi_pair(&ps, &qs);
 
@@ -35,10 +33,8 @@ fn multi_pair_empty() {
 #[test]
 #[should_panic(expected = "multi_pair requires equal length vectors")]
 fn multi_pair_length_mismatch() {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-
-    let ps: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkG1::random(&mut rng)).collect();
-    let qs: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..3).map(|_| ArkG2::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let ps: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkG1::random()).collect();
+    let qs: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..3).map(|_| ArkG2::random()).collect();
 
     BN254::multi_pair(&ps, &qs);
 }
@@ -46,9 +42,8 @@ fn multi_pair_length_mismatch() {
 #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
 #[test]
 fn cache_initialization() {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-    let g1_vec: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..10).map(|_| ArkG1::random(&mut rng)).collect();
-    let g2_vec: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..10).map(|_| ArkG2::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let g1_vec: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..10).map(|_| ArkG1::random()).collect();
+    let g2_vec: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..10).map(|_| ArkG2::random()).collect();
 
     ark_cache::init_cache(&g1_vec, &g2_vec);
 
@@ -61,11 +56,9 @@ fn cache_initialization() {
 #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
 #[test]
 fn cache_smart_reinit() {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-
     // Initialize with small size
-    let g1_small: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkG1::random(&mut rng)).collect();
-    let g2_small: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkG2::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let g1_small: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkG1::random()).collect();
+    let g2_small: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkG2::random()).collect();
     ark_cache::init_cache(&g1_small, &g2_small);
 
     let cache = ark_cache::get_prepared_cache().unwrap();
@@ -77,8 +70,8 @@ fn cache_smart_reinit() {
     assert_eq!(cache.g1_prepared.len(), small_len);
 
     // Re-init with larger size — should replace cache
-    let g1_large: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..20).map(|_| ArkG1::random(&mut rng)).collect();
-    let g2_large: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..20).map(|_| ArkG2::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let g1_large: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..20).map(|_| ArkG1::random()).collect();
+    let g2_large: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..20).map(|_| ArkG2::random()).collect();
     ark_cache::init_cache(&g1_large, &g2_large);
 
     let cache = ark_cache::get_prepared_cache().unwrap();
@@ -89,11 +82,10 @@ fn cache_smart_reinit() {
 #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
 #[test]
 fn multi_pair_with_cache_optimization() {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
     let n = 20;
 
-    let g1_vec: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..n).map(|_| ArkG1::random(&mut rng)).collect();
-    let g2_vec: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..n).map(|_| ArkG2::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let g1_vec: Vec<ArkG1> = (0..n).map(|_| ArkG1::random()).collect();
+    let g2_vec: Vec<ArkG2> = (0..n).map(|_| ArkG2::random()).collect();
 
     if !ark_cache::is_cached() {
         ark_cache::init_cache(&g1_vec, &g2_vec);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/commitment.rs b/tests/arkworks/commitment.rs
index aef339b..b7aa500 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/commitment.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/commitment.rs
@@ -6,14 +6,13 @@ use dory_pcs::Transparent;
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_small_polynomial() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
 
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng);
+    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
     let (_commitment, row_commitments, _) = result.unwrap();
@@ -22,14 +21,13 @@ fn test_commit_small_polynomial() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_constant_polynomial() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let poly = constant_polynomial(42, 4);
 
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng);
+    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
     let (_commitment, row_commitments, _) = result.unwrap();
@@ -38,38 +36,35 @@ fn test_commit_constant_polynomial() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_different_sizes() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(8);
 
     let poly_4 = random_polynomial(4);
-    let result = poly_4.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(1, 1, &setup, &mut rng);
+    let result = poly_4.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(1, 1, &setup);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
     let poly_16 = random_polynomial(16);
-    let result = poly_16.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng);
+    let result = poly_16.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
     let poly_64 = random_polynomial(64);
-    let result = poly_64.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(3, 3, &setup, &mut rng);
+    let result = poly_64.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(3, 3, &setup);
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 }
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_invalid_size() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
 
     let nu = 3;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng);
+    let result = poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup);
     assert!(result.is_err());
 }
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_deterministic() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(6);
 
     let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..16).map(|i| ArkFr::from_u64(i as u64)).collect();
@@ -77,10 +72,10 @@ fn test_commit_deterministic() {
     let poly2 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
 
     let (comm1, _, _) = poly1
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
         .unwrap();
     let (comm2, _, _) = poly2
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     assert_eq!(comm1, comm2);
@@ -88,17 +83,16 @@ fn test_commit_deterministic() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_commit_different_polynomials() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(6);
 
     let poly1 = random_polynomial(16);
     let poly2 = random_polynomial(16);
 
     let (comm1, _, _) = poly1
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
         .unwrap();
     let (comm2, _, _) = poly2
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     assert_ne!(comm1, comm2);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
index 85a996e..839c016 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ use dory_pcs::{prove, verify, Transparent};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -17,11 +16,11 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
     let sigma = 2;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -29,7 +28,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
         sigma,
         &setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     );
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
@@ -51,7 +49,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -62,11 +59,11 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
     let sigma = 2;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -74,7 +71,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
         sigma,
         &setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     );
     assert!(result.is_ok());
 
@@ -96,7 +92,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -110,11 +105,11 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
     assert_eq!(expected_eval, ArkFr::from_u64(7));
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -122,7 +117,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
         sigma,
         &setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -144,7 +138,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -155,11 +148,11 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
     let sigma = 2;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -167,7 +160,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
         sigma,
         &setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -189,7 +181,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     {
         let setup = test_setup(4);
         let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
@@ -198,11 +189,11 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let point = random_point(2);
 
         let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(1, 1, &setup, &mut rng)
+            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(1, 1, &setup)
             .unwrap();
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
@@ -210,7 +201,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
             1,
             &setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
         let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -235,11 +225,11 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let point = random_point(6);
 
         let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(3, 3, &setup, &mut rng)
+            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(3, 3, &setup)
             .unwrap();
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
@@ -247,7 +237,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
             3,
             &setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
         let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -267,7 +256,6 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let setup = test_setup(4);
     let verifier_setup = setup.to_verifier_setup();
 
@@ -276,14 +264,14 @@ fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
     let sigma = 2;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     for _ in 0..3 {
         let point = random_point(4);
 
         let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1.clone(),
@@ -291,7 +279,6 @@ fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
             sigma,
             &setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
 
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
index 43ab7e2..454c405 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
@@ -8,9 +8,8 @@ use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let max_log_n = 10;
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
@@ -22,12 +21,12 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
     let commitments: Vec<_> = polys
         .iter()
         .map(|poly| {
-            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap()
         })
         .collect();
 
-    let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
 
     // Homomorphically combine commitments
     #[allow(clippy::op_ref)]
@@ -87,7 +86,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
 
     // Create evaluation proof using combined commitment
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -95,7 +94,6 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -117,8 +115,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 6);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(6);
 
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
@@ -130,12 +127,12 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
     let commitments: Vec<_> = polys
         .iter()
         .map(|poly| {
-            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+            poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap()
         })
         .collect();
 
-    let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..5).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     #[allow(clippy::op_ref)]
     let mut combined_tier2 = coeffs[0] * &commitments[0].0;
     for i in 1..5 {
@@ -178,7 +175,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
     let evaluation = combined_poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
@@ -186,7 +183,6 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
index 66c9fd5..5a76f68 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
@@ -7,24 +7,23 @@ use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_full_workflow() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let max_log_n = 10;
 
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(256);
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
     let expected_evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -32,7 +31,6 @@ fn test_full_workflow() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -53,10 +51,9 @@ fn test_full_workflow() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let max_log_n = 10;
 
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(256);
     let point = random_point(8);
@@ -64,11 +61,11 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -76,7 +73,6 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -96,22 +92,21 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_batched_proofs() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(256);
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     for i in 0..5 {
         let point = random_point(8);
 
         let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(format!("test-{i}").as_bytes());
-        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1.clone(),
@@ -119,7 +114,6 @@ fn test_batched_proofs() {
             sigma,
             &prover_setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
         let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -140,8 +134,7 @@ fn test_batched_proofs() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_linear_polynomial() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..256).map(|i| ArkFr::from_u64(i as u64)).collect();
     let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
@@ -161,11 +154,11 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -173,7 +166,6 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -196,8 +188,7 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_zero_polynomial() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let poly = constant_polynomial(0, 8);
     let point = random_point(8);
@@ -206,11 +197,11 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -218,7 +209,6 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -240,8 +230,7 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let poly1 = random_polynomial(256);
     let poly2 = random_polynomial(256);
@@ -251,15 +240,15 @@ fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (commitment1, _, _) = poly1
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let (_, tier_1_poly2, _) = poly2
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly2,
         &point,
         tier_1_poly2,
@@ -267,7 +256,6 @@ fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly2.evaluate(&point);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/mod.rs b/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
index ad585fd..cf480e8 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::proof::DoryProof;
 use dory_pcs::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
-use rand::thread_rng;
 
 pub mod cache;
 pub mod commitment;
@@ -25,8 +24,7 @@ pub mod zk;
 pub mod zk_statistical;
 
 pub fn random_polynomial(size: usize) -> ArkworksPolynomial {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..size).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect();
+    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients)
 }
 
@@ -38,13 +36,11 @@ pub fn constant_polynomial(value: u64, num_vars: usize) -> ArkworksPolynomial {
 }
 
 pub fn random_point(num_vars: usize) -> Vec<ArkFr> {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-    (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random(&mut rng)).collect()
+    (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect()
 }
 
 pub fn test_setup(max_log_n: usize) -> ProverSetup<BN254> {
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
-    ProverSetup::new(&mut rng, max_log_n)
+    ProverSetup::new(max_log_n)
 }
 
 pub fn test_setup_pair(max_log_n: usize) -> (ProverSetup<BN254>, VerifierSetup<BN254>) {
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
index be6c333..0b8f6a9 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
@@ -6,8 +6,7 @@ use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     // nu = 3, sigma = 4 => 2^3 x 2^4 = 8 rows x 16 columns = 128 coefficients
     let nu = 3;
@@ -19,11 +18,11 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -31,7 +30,6 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .expect("Proof generation should succeed");
 
@@ -52,8 +50,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, _verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, _verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     // nu = 4, sigma = 3 => This should be rejected
     let nu = 4;
@@ -65,11 +62,11 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
     let (_, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let proof_result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let proof_result = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -77,7 +74,6 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     );
 
     assert!(
@@ -88,8 +84,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 6);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(6);
 
     // nu = 2, sigma = 3 => 2^2 x 2^3 = 4 rows x 8 columns = 32 coefficients
     let nu = 2;
@@ -101,11 +96,11 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -113,7 +108,6 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .expect("Proof generation should succeed");
 
@@ -137,8 +131,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     // nu = 2, sigma = 5 => 2^2 x 2^5 = 4 rows x 32 columns = 128 coefficients
     // This is much "less square" than nu = sigma - 1
@@ -151,11 +144,11 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -163,7 +156,6 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .expect("Proof generation should succeed");
 
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs b/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
index ddec013..e3b191e 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
@@ -11,16 +11,15 @@ fn make_transparent_proof() -> (
     dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
     Vec<ArkFr>,
 ) {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let (setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
     let point = random_point(4);
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
         .unwrap();
     let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -28,7 +27,6 @@ fn make_transparent_proof() -> (
         2,
         &setup,
         &mut transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -79,17 +77,16 @@ fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_uncompressed() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_verifies() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let (setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
     let point = random_point(4);
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -97,7 +94,6 @@ fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_verifies() {
         2,
         &setup,
         &mut transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -130,17 +126,16 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
         dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
         Vec<ArkFr>,
     ) {
-        let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
         let (setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
 
         let poly = random_polynomial(16);
         let point = random_point(4);
         let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
             .unwrap();
 
         let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
@@ -148,7 +143,6 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
             2,
             &setup,
             &mut transcript,
-            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -194,17 +188,16 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
 
     #[test]
     fn test_zk_proof_roundtrip_verifies() {
-        let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
         let (setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
 
         let poly = random_polynomial(16);
         let point = random_point(4);
         let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(2, 2, &setup, &mut rng)
+            .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
             .unwrap();
 
         let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
@@ -212,7 +205,6 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
             2,
             &setup,
             &mut transcript,
-            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
 
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/setup.rs b/tests/arkworks/setup.rs
index e2fe8d3..4bcbcfd 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/setup.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/setup.rs
@@ -93,15 +93,12 @@ fn test_setup_disk_persistence() {
 fn test_setup_function_uses_disk() {
     use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::BN254;
     use dory_pcs::{generate_urs, setup};
-    use rand::thread_rng;
-
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
 
     let max_log_n = 11;
 
-    let (prover1, verifier1) = generate_urs::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover1, verifier1) = generate_urs::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
-    let (prover2, verifier2) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover2, verifier2) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
     assert_eq!(prover1.g1_vec[0], prover2.g1_vec[0]);
     assert_eq!(prover1.g2_vec[0], prover2.g2_vec[0]);
@@ -112,12 +109,10 @@ fn test_setup_function_uses_disk() {
 fn test_arkworks_setup_canonical_serialization() {
     use ark_serialize::{CanonicalDeserialize, CanonicalSerialize};
     use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{ArkworksProverSetup, ArkworksVerifierSetup};
-    use rand::thread_rng;
 
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
     let max_log_n = 6;
 
-    let prover = ArkworksProverSetup::new(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let prover = ArkworksProverSetup::new(max_log_n);
     let verifier = prover.to_verifier_setup();
 
     let mut prover_bytes = Vec::new();
@@ -152,9 +147,7 @@ fn test_arkworks_setup_canonical_serialization() {
 fn test_arkworks_setup_new_from_urs() {
     use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkworksProverSetup;
     use dory_pcs::{backends::arkworks::BN254, generate_urs};
-    use rand::thread_rng;
 
-    let mut rng = thread_rng();
     let max_log_n = 14;
 
     // Clean up any existing cache file first
@@ -196,9 +189,9 @@ fn test_arkworks_setup_new_from_urs() {
         let _ = std::fs::remove_file(&cache_file);
     }
 
-    let (prover1, _) = generate_urs::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover1, _) = generate_urs::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
-    let prover2 = ArkworksProverSetup::new_from_urs(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let prover2 = ArkworksProverSetup::new_from_urs(max_log_n);
 
     // Verify they match (proving it loaded from disk)
     assert_eq!(
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
index 4f4e27d..fd28da1 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
@@ -27,12 +27,11 @@ fn create_valid_proof_components(
     let poly = random_polynomial(size);
     let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
 
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -40,7 +39,6 @@ fn create_valid_proof_components(
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
index fd30f0b..2d161e3 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
@@ -6,24 +6,23 @@ use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, Transparent, ZK};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let max_log_n = 10;
 
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, max_log_n);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(256);
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
     let expected_evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -31,7 +30,6 @@ fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
@@ -52,7 +50,6 @@ fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(4);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(4);
@@ -60,14 +57,14 @@ fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
     let sigma = 1;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(2);
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -75,7 +72,6 @@ fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -98,22 +94,21 @@ fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_larger_polynomial() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 12);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(12);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(1024);
     let nu = 5;
     let sigma = 5;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(10);
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -121,7 +116,6 @@ fn test_zk_larger_polynomial() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -144,8 +138,7 @@ fn test_zk_larger_polynomial() {
 
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     // Non-square: nu=3, sigma=4 (8 rows, 16 columns = 128 coefficients)
     let poly = random_polynomial(128);
@@ -153,14 +146,14 @@ fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(7); // nu + sigma = 7
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
@@ -168,7 +161,6 @@ fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
-        &mut rng,
     )
     .unwrap();
 
@@ -189,11 +181,8 @@ fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
     );
 }
 
-/// Test the full ZK API where y is hidden from the verifier
-/// With unified API, verifier extracts y_com from proof.y_com
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(6);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
@@ -201,7 +190,7 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
     let sigma = 2;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(4);
@@ -209,24 +198,20 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
 
     // Create ZK proof using unified API with ZK mode
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) =
-        create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
-            &poly,
-            &point,
-            Some(tier_1),
-            nu,
-            sigma,
-            &prover_setup,
-            &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
-        )
-        .unwrap();
+    let (proof, _) = create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        Some(tier_1),
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
 
-    // Verify y_com is present in proof
     assert!(proof.y_com.is_some(), "ZK proof should contain y_com");
     assert!(proof.e2.is_some(), "ZK proof should contain e2");
 
-    // Verify ZK proof - for ZK proofs, evaluation is ignored (e2 from proof is used)
     let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
     let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
         tier_2,
@@ -249,7 +234,6 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
 fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
     use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Group;
 
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(6);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
@@ -257,7 +241,7 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
     let sigma = 2;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(4);
@@ -265,7 +249,7 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
     let (mut proof, _) =
-        create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+        create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
             &poly,
             &point,
             Some(tier_1),
@@ -273,7 +257,6 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
             sigma,
             &prover_setup,
             &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
         )
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -298,33 +281,30 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
 /// Test full ZK with larger polynomial
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation_larger() {
-    let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 10);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(256);
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
     let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup, &mut rng)
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
 
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-    let (proof, _) =
-        create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
-            &poly,
-            &point,
-            Some(tier_1),
-            nu,
-            sigma,
-            &prover_setup,
-            &mut prover_transcript,
-            &mut rng,
-        )
-        .unwrap();
+    let (proof, _) = create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        Some(tier_1),
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
 
     let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
     let result = verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
index 88282a9..b920586 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
@@ -8,13 +8,11 @@ use ark_serialize::CanonicalSerialize;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, setup, verify, DoryProof, Transparent, ZK};
-use rand::rngs::StdRng;
-use rand::SeedableRng;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 
 const NUM_BUCKETS: usize = 16;
 
-/// Bucket distribution tracker for statistical analysis
+/// Distribution tracker for statistical analysis
 struct BucketTracker {
     buckets: HashMap<String, Vec<usize>>,
 }
@@ -180,8 +178,7 @@ fn collect_full_zk_proof_stats(proof: &ArkDoryProof, tracker: &mut BucketTracker
 fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
     const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 100;
 
-    let mut rng = StdRng::seed_from_u64(0xDEADBEEF);
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 6);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(6);
 
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
@@ -193,28 +190,20 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
     let mut tracker_ones = BucketTracker::new();
     let mut tracker_random = BucketTracker::new();
 
-    for trial in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
-        // Reseed RNG for reproducibility within each trial type
-        let mut trial_rng = StdRng::seed_from_u64(0xCAFEBABE + trial as u64);
-
+    for _trial in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
         // Distribution A: All-zeros polynomial (y=0 for all points)
         {
             let coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
 
             let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
-                )
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
             let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -222,7 +211,6 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                     sigma,
                     &prover_setup,
                     &mut transcript,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
                 )
                 .unwrap();
 
@@ -247,18 +235,13 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
 
             let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
-                )
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
             let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -266,7 +249,6 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                     sigma,
                     &prover_setup,
                     &mut transcript,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
                 )
                 .unwrap();
 
@@ -289,18 +271,13 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
             let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
 
             let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
-                )
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
             let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -308,7 +285,6 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
                     sigma,
                     &prover_setup,
                     &mut transcript,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
                 )
                 .unwrap();
 
@@ -382,8 +358,7 @@ fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
 fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
     const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 80;
 
-    let mut rng = StdRng::seed_from_u64(0xFEEDFACE);
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254, _>(&mut rng, 6);
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(6);
 
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
@@ -393,9 +368,7 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
     let mut tracker_skewed = BucketTracker::new();
     let mut tracker_uniform = BucketTracker::new();
 
-    for trial in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
-        let mut trial_rng = StdRng::seed_from_u64(0xABCDEF00 + trial as u64);
-
+    for _trial in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
         // Skewed: Single non-zero coefficient at position 0 (y will be small/predictable)
         {
             let mut coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
@@ -403,18 +376,13 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
 
             let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
-                )
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
             let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -422,7 +390,6 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
                     sigma,
                     &prover_setup,
                     &mut transcript,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
                 )
                 .unwrap();
 
@@ -445,18 +412,13 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
             let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
 
             let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines, _>(
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
-                )
+                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
             let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
             let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
             let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK, _>(
+                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
                     &poly,
                     &point,
                     Some(tier_1),
@@ -464,7 +426,6 @@ fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
                     sigma,
                     &prover_setup,
                     &mut transcript,
-                    &mut trial_rng,
                 )
                 .unwrap();
 

From 0e4d40df27c68e04c583b3ab0f12d725b3fb989b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:20:21 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 10/16] tests: more tampering

---
 src/evaluation_proof.rs |  35 +++--
 tests/arkworks/zk.rs    | 281 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-
 2 files changed, 303 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index 9fc5d5d..75e5851 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -324,19 +324,28 @@ where
     transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e1", &vmv_message.e1);
 
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    let (e2, is_zk) = if let (Some(pe2), Some(yc)) = (&proof.e2, &proof.y_com) {
-        use crate::reduce_and_fold::{verify_sigma1_proof, verify_sigma2_proof};
-        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", pe2);
-        transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", yc);
-        if let Some(ref s) = proof.sigma1_proof {
-            verify_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(pe2, yc, s, &setup, transcript)?;
-        }
-        if let Some(ref s) = proof.sigma2_proof {
-            verify_sigma2_proof::<E, T>(&vmv_message.e1, &vmv_message.d2, s, &setup, transcript)?;
+    let (e2, is_zk) = match (&proof.e2, &proof.y_com) {
+        (Some(pe2), Some(yc)) => {
+            use crate::reduce_and_fold::{verify_sigma1_proof, verify_sigma2_proof};
+            transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_e2", pe2);
+            transcript.append_serde(b"vmv_y_com", yc);
+            match (&proof.sigma1_proof, &proof.sigma2_proof) {
+                (Some(s1), Some(s2)) => {
+                    verify_sigma1_proof::<E, T>(pe2, yc, s1, &setup, transcript)?;
+                    verify_sigma2_proof::<E, T>(
+                        &vmv_message.e1,
+                        &vmv_message.d2,
+                        s2,
+                        &setup,
+                        transcript,
+                    )?;
+                }
+                _ => return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof),
+            }
+            (*pe2, true)
         }
-        (*pe2, true)
-    } else {
-        (setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation), false)
+        (None, None) => (setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation), false),
+        _ => return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof),
     };
     #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
     let (e2, _is_zk) = (setup.g2_0.scale(&evaluation), false);
@@ -409,6 +418,8 @@ where
             transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
             transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
             return verifier_state.verify_final_zk(sp, &c, &transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d"));
+        } else {
+            return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
         }
     }
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
index 2d161e3..351e217 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 //! Zero-knowledge mode tests for Dory PCS
 
 use super::*;
+use ark_bn254::{Fq12, Fr, G1Projective, G2Projective};
+use ark_ff::UniformRand;
+use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{ArkFr, ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkGT};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, Transparent, ZK};
 
@@ -260,7 +263,6 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
         )
         .unwrap();
 
-    // Tamper with e2 in the proof
     if let Some(ref mut e2) = proof.e2 {
         *e2 = *e2 + prover_setup.h2.scale(&ArkFr::from_u64(42));
     }
@@ -322,3 +324,280 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation_larger() {
         result
     );
 }
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// ZK Soundness Tests
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+#[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+fn create_valid_zk_proof_components(
+    size: usize,
+    nu: usize,
+    sigma: usize,
+) -> (
+    VerifierSetup<BN254>,
+    Vec<ArkFr>,
+    ArkGT,
+    ArkFr,
+    DoryProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkGT>,
+) {
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = test_setup_pair(nu + sigma + 2);
+
+    let poly = random_polynomial(size);
+    let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
+
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+    let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
+        &poly,
+        &point,
+        tier_1,
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        &prover_setup,
+        &mut prover_transcript,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
+
+    (verifier_setup, point, tier_2, evaluation, proof)
+}
+
+fn verify_tampered_zk_proof(
+    commitment: ArkGT,
+    evaluation: ArkFr,
+    point: &[ArkFr],
+    proof: &DoryProof<ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkGT>,
+    verifier_setup: VerifierSetup<BN254>,
+) -> Result<(), dory_pcs::DoryError> {
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
+        commitment,
+        evaluation,
+        point,
+        proof,
+        verifier_setup,
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    )
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_missing_sigma1_proof() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.sigma1_proof = None;
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with missing sigma1_proof");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_missing_sigma2_proof() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.sigma2_proof = None;
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with missing sigma2_proof");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_missing_scalar_product_proof() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.scalar_product_proof = None;
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(
+        result.is_err(),
+        "Should fail with missing scalar_product_proof"
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_partial_zk_e2_only() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.y_com = None;
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(
+        result.is_err(),
+        "Should fail with partial ZK fields (e2 only)"
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_partial_zk_ycom_only() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.e2 = None;
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(
+        result.is_err(),
+        "Should fail with partial ZK fields (y_com only)"
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_sigma1_z1() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    if let Some(ref mut s) = proof.sigma1_proof {
+        s.z1 = ArkFr(Fr::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+    }
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered sigma1 z1");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_sigma1_a1() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    if let Some(ref mut s) = proof.sigma1_proof {
+        s.a1 = ArkG2(G2Projective::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+    }
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered sigma1 a1");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_sigma2_z1() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    if let Some(ref mut s) = proof.sigma2_proof {
+        s.z1 = ArkFr(Fr::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+    }
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered sigma2 z1");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_sigma2_a() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    if let Some(ref mut s) = proof.sigma2_proof {
+        s.a = ArkGT(Fq12::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+    }
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered sigma2 a");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_sp_e1() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    if let Some(ref mut sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+        sp.e1 = ArkG1(G1Projective::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+    }
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(
+        result.is_err(),
+        "Should fail with tampered scalar product e1"
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_sp_p1() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    if let Some(ref mut sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+        sp.p1 = ArkGT(Fq12::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+    }
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(
+        result.is_err(),
+        "Should fail with tampered scalar product p1"
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_sp_r3() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    if let Some(ref mut sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+        sp.r3 = ArkFr(Fr::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+    }
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(
+        result.is_err(),
+        "Should fail with tampered scalar product r3"
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_vmv_c() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.vmv_message.c = ArkGT(Fq12::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered VMV c in ZK");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_vmv_d2() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.vmv_message.d2 = ArkGT(Fq12::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered VMV d2 in ZK");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_vmv_e1() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.vmv_message.e1 = ArkG1(G1Projective::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng()));
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered VMV e1 in ZK");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_e2() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.e2 = Some(ArkG2(G2Projective::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng())));
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered e2 in ZK");
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn test_zk_soundness_tampered_y_com() {
+    let (verifier_setup, point, commitment, evaluation, mut proof) =
+        create_valid_zk_proof_components(256, 4, 4);
+
+    proof.y_com = Some(ArkG1(G1Projective::rand(&mut rand::thread_rng())));
+
+    let result = verify_tampered_zk_proof(commitment, evaluation, &point, &proof, verifier_setup);
+    assert!(result.is_err(), "Should fail with tampered y_com in ZK");
+}

From 4ad40e36e1bc6c31386cea20b0ff76bb1b16fb3a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:17:31 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 11/16] style: cosmetics

---
 README.md                                   |  26 +-
 src/backends/arkworks/blake2b_transcript.rs |   7 -
 src/evaluation_proof.rs                     |  52 ++-
 src/lib.rs                                  |   6 +-
 src/messages.rs                             |   1 -
 src/reduce_and_fold.rs                      | 457 +++++++++++---------
 6 files changed, 303 insertions(+), 246 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4d7f0d5..301e351 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,11 +12,12 @@ Dory is a transparent polynomial commitment scheme with excellent asymptotic per
 **Key Features:**
 - **Transparent setup**: No trusted setup ceremony required with optional disk persistence
 - **Logarithmic proof size**: O(log n) group elements
-- **Logarithmic verification**: O(log n) GT exps and 5 pairings
+- **Logarithmic verification**: O(log n) GT exps and 1 multi-pairing
 - **Modular design**: Pluggable backends for curves and cryptographic primitives
 - **Performance-optimized**: Vectorized operations, optional prepared point caching, and parallelization with Rayon
 - **Flexible matrix layouts**: Supports both square and non-square matrices (nu ≤ sigma)
 - **Homomorphic properties**: Commitment linearity enables proof aggregation
+- **Zero-knowledge mode**: Toggable hiding proofs
 
 ## Installation
 
@@ -153,7 +154,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
 ## Examples
 
-The repository includes four comprehensive examples demonstrating different aspects of Dory:
+The repository includes five comprehensive examples demonstrating different aspects of Dory:
 
 1. **`basic_e2e`** - Standard end-to-end workflow with square matrix (nu=4, sigma=4)
    ```bash
@@ -175,6 +176,11 @@ The repository includes four comprehensive examples demonstrating different aspe
    cargo run --example homomorphic_mixed_sizes --features backends
    ```
 
+5. **`zk_e2e`** - Zero-knowledge end-to-end workflow with hiding proofs
+   ```bash
+   cargo run --example zk_e2e --features backends,zk
+   ```
+
 ## Development Setup
 
 After cloning the repository, install Git hooks to ensure code quality:
@@ -242,6 +248,7 @@ cargo bench --features backends,cache,parallel
 - `backends` - Enable concrete backends. Currently supports Arkworks BN254.
 - `cache` - Enable prepared point caching for ~20-30% pairing speedup. Requires `arkworks` and `parallel`.
 - `parallel` - Enable parallelization using Rayon for MSMs and pairings. Works with both `arkworks` backend and enables parallel features in `ark-ec` and `ark-ff`.
+- `zk` - Enable zero-knowledge mode. Adds the `ZK` mode type for generating hiding proofs with blinded protocol messages, sigma proofs, and scalar-product sub-proofs.
 - `disk-persistence` - Enable automatic setup caching to disk. When enabled, `setup()` will load from OS-specific cache directories if available, avoiding regeneration.
 
 ## Project Structure
@@ -260,9 +267,14 @@ src/
 │       ├── mod.rs                 # Module exports
 │       ├── ark_field.rs           # Field wrapper (ArkFr)
 │       ├── ark_group.rs           # Group wrappers (ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkGT)
+│       ├── ark_pairing.rs         # Pairing curve (BN254)
 │       ├── ark_poly.rs            # Polynomial implementation
+│       ├── ark_proof.rs           # Proof type alias and serialization
+│       ├── ark_cache.rs           # Prepared point caching
+│       ├── ark_setup.rs           # Setup wrapper with disk persistence
 │       ├── ark_serde.rs           # Serialization bridge
 │       └── blake2b_transcript.rs  # Blake2b transcript
+├── mode.rs                        # Transparent and ZK mode types
 ├── setup.rs                       # Transparent setup generation
 ├── evaluation_proof.rs            # Proof creation and verification
 ├── reduce_and_fold.rs             # Inner product protocol
@@ -276,7 +288,13 @@ tests/arkworks/
 ├── commitment.rs                  # Commitment tests
 ├── evaluation.rs                  # Evaluation tests
 ├── integration.rs                 # End-to-end tests
-└── soundness.rs                   # Soundness tests
+├── homomorphic.rs                 # Homomorphic combination tests
+├── non_square.rs                  # Non-square matrix tests
+├── serialization.rs               # Proof serialization round-trip tests
+├── cache.rs                       # Prepared point caching tests
+├── soundness.rs                   # Soundness tests
+├── zk.rs                          # Zero-knowledge mode and ZK soundness tests
+└── zk_statistical.rs              # ZK statistical indistinguishability tests
 ```
 
 ## Test Coverage
@@ -288,6 +306,8 @@ The implementation includes comprehensive tests covering:
 - End-to-end workflows
 - Homomorphic combination
 - Non-square matrix support (nu < sigma, nu = sigma - 1, and very rectangular cases)
+- Zero-knowledge mode (hidden evaluations, sigma proofs, scalar-product proofs, soundness)
+- Statistical indistinguishability of ZK proofs (witness independence)
 - Soundness (tampering resistance for all proof components across 20+ attack vectors)
 - Prepared point caching correctness
 
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/blake2b_transcript.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/blake2b_transcript.rs
index 1b1f497..63cd149 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/blake2b_transcript.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/blake2b_transcript.rs
@@ -47,13 +47,6 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> Blake2bTranscript<E> {
         self.append_bytes_impl(label, &bytes);
     }
 
-    pub fn append_serde_impl<S: serde::Serialize>(&mut self, label: &[u8], s: &S) {
-        match bincode::serialize(s) {
-            Ok(bytes) => self.append_bytes_impl(label, &bytes),
-            Err(_) => panic!("Bincode serialization failed"),
-        }
-    }
-
     pub fn challenge_scalar_impl<F: PrimeField>(&mut self, label: &[u8]) -> F {
         self.hasher.update(label);
 
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index 75e5851..7ea9889 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -109,11 +109,9 @@ where
         });
     }
 
-    let row_commitments = if let Some(rc) = row_commitments {
-        rc
-    } else {
-        let (_commitment, rc, _blinds) = polynomial.commit::<E, Mo, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
-        rc
+    let row_commitments = match row_commitments {
+        Some(rc) => rc,
+        None => polynomial.commit::<E, Mo, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?.1,
     };
 
     let (left_vec, right_vec) = polynomial.compute_evaluation_vectors(point, nu, sigma);
@@ -353,18 +351,26 @@ where
     // Folded-scalar accumulation with per-round coordinates.
     // num_rounds = sigma (we fold column dimensions).
     let num_rounds = sigma;
+
+    // Bounds check: reject proofs with mismatched message counts or that exceed setup capacity.
+    let max_rounds = setup.max_log_n / 2;
+    if num_rounds > max_rounds
+        || proof.first_messages.len() != num_rounds
+        || proof.second_messages.len() != num_rounds
+    {
+        return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
+    }
+
     // s1 (right/prover): the σ column coordinates in natural order (LSB→MSB).
     // No padding here: the verifier folds across the σ column dimensions.
     // With MSB-first folding, these coordinates are only consumed after the first σ−ν rounds,
     // which correspond to the padded MSB dimensions on the left tensor, matching the prover.
-    let col_coords = &point[..sigma];
-    let s1_coords: Vec<F> = col_coords.to_vec();
+    let s1_coords: Vec<F> = point[..sigma].to_vec();
     // s2 (left/prover): the ν row coordinates in natural order, followed by zeros for the extra
     // MSB dimensions. Conceptually this is s ⊗ [1,0]^(σ−ν): under MSB-first folds, the first
     // σ−ν rounds multiply s2 by α⁻¹ while contributing no right halves (since those entries are 0).
     let mut s2_coords: Vec<F> = vec![F::zero(); sigma];
-    let row_coords = &point[sigma..sigma + nu];
-    s2_coords[..nu].copy_from_slice(&row_coords[..nu]);
+    s2_coords[..nu].copy_from_slice(&point[sigma..sigma + nu]);
 
     let mut verifier_state = DoryVerifierState::new(
         vmv_message.c,  // c from VMV message
@@ -398,13 +404,14 @@ where
         transcript.append_serde(b"e2_minus", &second_msg.e2_minus);
         let alpha = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"alpha");
 
-        verifier_state.process_round(first_msg, second_msg, &alpha, &beta);
+        verifier_state.process_round(first_msg, second_msg, &alpha, &beta)?;
     }
 
     let gamma = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"gamma");
 
+    // In ZK mode: absorb scalar product proof into transcript before deriving d.
     #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    if is_zk {
+    let zk_data = if is_zk {
         if let Some(ref sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
             for (l, v) in [
                 (b"sigma_p1" as &[u8], &sp.p1),
@@ -415,18 +422,23 @@ where
                 transcript.append_serde(l, v);
             }
             let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma_c");
-            transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
-            transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
-            return verifier_state.verify_final_zk(sp, &c, &transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d"));
+            Some((sp, c))
         } else {
             return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
         }
-    }
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
+
+    // Shared: absorb final message and derive d.
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e1", &proof.final_message.e1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"final_e2", &proof.final_message.e2);
-    verifier_state.verify_final(
-        &proof.final_message,
-        &gamma,
-        &transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d"),
-    )
+    let d = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"d");
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
+    let zk = zk_data.as_ref().map(|(sp, c)| (*sp, c));
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
+    let zk: Option<(&crate::messages::ScalarProductProof<_, _, _, _>, _)> = None;
+
+    verifier_state.verify_final(&proof.final_message, &gamma, &d, zk)
 }
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index bcd2ac6..aef27f4 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -105,9 +105,11 @@ pub mod backends;
 
 pub use error::DoryError;
 pub use evaluation_proof::create_evaluation_proof;
-pub use messages::{FirstReduceMessage, ScalarProductMessage, SecondReduceMessage, VMVMessage};
+pub use messages::{
+    FirstReduceMessage, ScalarProductMessage, ScalarProductProof, SecondReduceMessage, VMVMessage,
+};
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub use messages::{ScalarProductProof, Sigma1Proof, Sigma2Proof};
+pub use messages::{Sigma1Proof, Sigma2Proof};
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 pub use mode::ZK;
 pub use mode::{Mode, Transparent};
diff --git a/src/messages.rs b/src/messages.rs
index 1e1d74d..49ae1ea 100644
--- a/src/messages.rs
+++ b/src/messages.rs
@@ -88,7 +88,6 @@ pub struct Sigma2Proof<F, GT> {
 }
 
 /// ZK scalar product proof: proves (C, D1, D2) are consistent with blinded v1, v2.
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 #[allow(missing_docs)]
 pub struct ScalarProductProof<G1, G2, F, GT> {
diff --git a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
index a53eecf..c59ef92 100644
--- a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+++ b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
@@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ pub struct DoryProverState<'a, E: PairingCurve, M: Mode = Transparent> {
     v2: Vec<E::G2>,
 
     /// For first round only: scalars used to construct v2 from fixed base h2
-    v2_scalars: Option<Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>>,
+    v2_scalars: Option<Vec<Scalar<E>>>,
 
     /// Current s1 vector (scalars)
-    s1: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    s1: Vec<Scalar<E>>,
 
     /// Current s2 vector (scalars)
-    s2: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    s2: Vec<Scalar<E>>,
 
     /// Number of rounds remaining (log₂ of vector length)
     num_rounds: usize,
@@ -83,24 +83,24 @@ pub struct DoryVerifierState<E: PairingCurve> {
     e2: E::G2,
 
     /// Initial e1 from VMV message
-    /// Used in verify_final to batch the VMV constraint: D₂_init = e(E₁_init, H₂)
+    /// Used in verify_final to batch the VMV constraint: D₂_init = e(E₁_init, Γ₂₀)
     e1_init: E::G1,
 
     /// Initial d2 from VMV message
-    /// Used in verify_final to batch the VMV constraint: D₂_init = e(E₁_init, H₂)
+    /// Used in verify_final to batch the VMV constraint: D₂_init = e(E₁_init, Γ₂₀)
     d2_init: E::GT,
 
     /// Accumulated scalar for s1 after folding across rounds
-    s1_acc: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    s1_acc: Scalar<E>,
 
     /// Accumulated scalar for s2 after folding across rounds
-    s2_acc: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+    s2_acc: Scalar<E>,
 
     /// Per-round coordinates for s1 (length = num_rounds). Order matches folding order.
-    s1_coords: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    s1_coords: Vec<Scalar<E>>,
 
     /// Per-round coordinates for s2 (length = num_rounds). Order matches folding order.
-    s2_coords: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+    s2_coords: Vec<Scalar<E>>,
 
     /// Number of rounds remaining for indexing setup arrays
     num_rounds: usize,
@@ -127,9 +127,9 @@ where
     pub fn new(
         v1: Vec<E::G1>,
         v2: Vec<E::G2>,
-        v2_scalars: Option<Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>>,
-        s1: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        s2: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        v2_scalars: Option<Vec<Scalar<E>>>,
+        s1: Vec<Scalar<E>>,
+        s2: Vec<Scalar<E>>,
         setup: &'a ProverSetup<E>,
     ) -> Self {
         debug_assert_eq!(v1.len(), v2.len(), "v1 and v2 must have equal length");
@@ -258,26 +258,20 @@ where
     ///
     /// Updates the state by combining with generators scaled by beta.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::apply_first_challenge")]
-    pub fn apply_first_challenge<M1, M2>(&mut self, beta: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar)
+    pub fn apply_first_challenge<M1, M2>(&mut self, beta: &Scalar<E>)
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>,
     {
-        let beta_inv = (*beta).inv().expect("beta must be invertible");
-
+        let beta_inv = beta.inv().expect("beta must be invertible");
         let n = 1 << self.num_rounds;
 
-        // Combine: v₁ ← v₁ + β·Γ₁
+        // v₁ ← v₁ + β·Γ₁, v₂ ← v₂ + β⁻¹·Γ₂
         M1::fixed_scalar_mul_bases_then_add(&self.setup.g1_vec[..n], &mut self.v1, beta);
-
-        // Combine: v₂ ← v₂ + β⁻¹·Γ₂
         M2::fixed_scalar_mul_bases_then_add(&self.setup.g2_vec[..n], &mut self.v2, &beta_inv);
-
-        // After first combine, the `v2_scalars` optimization does not apply.
         self.v2_scalars = None;
 
-        // Accumulate blinds: rC ← rC + β·rD2 + β⁻¹·rD1
-        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_d2 * *beta + self.r_d1 * beta_inv;
+        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_d2 * beta + self.r_d1 * beta_inv;
     }
 
     /// Compute second reduce message for current round
@@ -297,7 +291,6 @@ where
         let (s1_l, s1_r) = self.s1.split_at(n2);
         let (s2_l, s2_r) = self.s2.split_at(n2);
 
-        // Sample round blinds (zero in Transparent mode)
         self.round_c = [M::sample(), M::sample()];
         self.round_e1 = [M::sample(), M::sample()];
         self.round_e2 = [M::sample(), M::sample()];
@@ -329,9 +322,9 @@ where
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::apply_second_challenge")]
     pub fn apply_second_challenge<M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>, M2: DoryRoutines<E::G2>>(
         &mut self,
-        alpha: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        alpha: &Scalar<E>,
     ) {
-        let alpha_inv = (*alpha).inv().expect("alpha must be invertible");
+        let alpha_inv = alpha.inv().expect("alpha must be invertible");
         let n2 = 1 << (self.num_rounds - 1); // n/2
 
         // Fold v₁: v₁ ← α·v₁L + v₁R
@@ -354,14 +347,12 @@ where
         M1::fold_field_vectors(s2_l, s2_r, &alpha_inv);
         self.s2.truncate(n2);
 
-        // Update accumulated blinds from stored round blinds
-        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.round_c[0] * *alpha + self.round_c[1] * alpha_inv;
-        self.r_d1 = self.round_d1[0] * *alpha + self.round_d1[1];
+        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.round_c[0] * alpha + self.round_c[1] * alpha_inv;
+        self.r_d1 = self.round_d1[0] * alpha + self.round_d1[1];
         self.r_d2 = self.round_d2[0] * alpha_inv + self.round_d2[1];
-        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + self.round_e1[0] * *alpha + self.round_e1[1] * alpha_inv;
-        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + self.round_e2[0] * *alpha + self.round_e2[1] * alpha_inv;
+        self.r_e1 = self.r_e1 + self.round_e1[0] * alpha + self.round_e1[1] * alpha_inv;
+        self.r_e2 = self.r_e2 + self.round_e2[0] * alpha + self.round_e2[1] * alpha_inv;
 
-        // Decrement round counter
         self.num_rounds -= 1;
     }
 
@@ -378,7 +369,7 @@ where
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_final_message")]
     pub fn compute_final_message<M1, M2>(
         &mut self,
-        gamma: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
+        gamma: &Scalar<E>,
     ) -> ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>
     where
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
@@ -388,23 +379,20 @@ where
         debug_assert_eq!(self.v1.len(), 1, "v1 must have length 1");
         debug_assert_eq!(self.v2.len(), 1, "v2 must have length 1");
 
-        let gamma_inv = (*gamma).inv().expect("gamma must be invertible");
+        let gamma_inv = gamma.inv().expect("gamma must be invertible");
 
-        // Sample independent blinds for the final message (zero in Transparent mode).
-        let r_final1: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample();
-        let r_final2: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar = M::sample();
+        let r_final1: Scalar<E> = M::sample();
+        let r_final2: Scalar<E> = M::sample();
 
-        // Apply fold-scalars transform with blinding:
         // E₁ = v₁ + (γ·s₁ + r_final1)·H₁
         let gamma_s1 = *gamma * self.s1[0] + r_final1;
-        let e1 = self.v1[0] + self.setup.h1.scale(&gamma_s1);
+        let e1 = self.v1[0] + gamma_s1 * self.setup.h1;
 
         // E₂ = v₂ + (γ⁻¹·s₂ + r_final2)·H₂
         let gamma_inv_s2 = gamma_inv * self.s2[0] + r_final2;
         let e2 = self.v2[0] + self.setup.h2.scale(&gamma_inv_s2);
 
-        // Final blind accumulation: r_c ← r_c + γ·r_e2 + γ⁻¹·r_e1
-        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_e2 * *gamma + self.r_e1 * gamma_inv;
+        self.r_c = self.r_c + self.r_e2 * gamma + self.r_e1 * gamma_inv;
 
         ScalarProductMessage { e1, e2 }
     }
@@ -418,9 +406,9 @@ where
         let (v1, v2) = (self.v1[0], self.v2[0]);
         let (g1, g2) = (self.setup.g1_vec[0], self.setup.g2_vec[0]);
         let ht = &self.setup.ht;
-        let r = || -> Scalar<E> { Field::random() };
+        let r = || Scalar::<E>::random();
         let (sd1, sd2) = (r(), r());
-        let (d1, d2) = (g1.scale(&sd1), g2.scale(&sd2));
+        let (d1, d2) = (sd1 * g1, g2.scale(&sd2));
         let (rp1, rp2, rq, rr) = (r(), r(), r(), r());
         let p1 = E::pair(&d1, &g2) + ht.scale(&rp1);
         let p2 = E::pair(&g1, &d2) + ht.scale(&rp2);
@@ -440,7 +428,7 @@ where
             p2,
             q,
             r: rr_val,
-            e1: d1 + v1.scale(&c),
+            e1: d1 + c * v1,
             e2: d2 + v2.scale(&c),
             r1: rp1 + c * self.r_d1,
             r2: rp2 + c * self.r_d2,
@@ -471,16 +459,16 @@ where
         Scalar::<E>::random(),
     );
     let a1 = g2_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h2.scale(&k2);
-    let a2 = g1_fin.scale(&k1) + setup.h1.scale(&k3);
+    let a2 = k1 * g1_fin + k3 * setup.h1;
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a1", &a1);
     transcript.append_serde(b"sigma1_a2", &a2);
     let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma1_c");
     Sigma1Proof {
         a1,
         a2,
-        z1: k1 + c * *y,
-        z2: k2 + c * *r_e2,
-        z3: k3 + c * *r_y,
+        z1: k1 + c * y,
+        z2: k2 + c * r_e2,
+        z3: k3 + c * r_y,
     }
 }
 
@@ -503,7 +491,7 @@ where
     if setup.g2_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h2.scale(&proof.z2) != proof.a1 + e2.scale(&c) {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
     }
-    if setup.g1_0.scale(&proof.z1) + setup.h1.scale(&proof.z3) != proof.a2 + y_commit.scale(&c) {
+    if proof.z1 * setup.g1_0 + proof.z3 * setup.h1 != proof.a2 + c * y_commit {
         return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
     }
     Ok(())
@@ -533,8 +521,8 @@ where
     let c = transcript.challenge_scalar(b"sigma2_c");
     Sigma2Proof {
         a,
-        z1: k1 + c * *t1,
-        z2: k2 + c * *t2,
+        z1: k1 + c * t1,
+        z2: k2 + c * t2,
     }
 }
 
@@ -567,26 +555,11 @@ where
 }
 
 impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
-    /// Create new verifier state
-    ///
-    /// # Parameters
-    /// - `c`: Initial inner product value
-    /// - `d1`: Initial d1 value (from VMV)
-    /// - `d2`: Initial d2 value (from VMV)
-    /// - `e1`: Initial e1 value
-    /// - `e2`: Initial e2 value
-    ///
-    /// Construct verifier state for O(1) accumulation
-    ///
-    /// - `s1_coords`: Per-round coordinates for s1 (right_vec in prover)
-    /// - `s2_coords`: Per-round coordinates for s2 (left_vec in prover)
-    /// - `num_rounds`: Number of rounds
-    /// - `setup`: Verifier setup parameters
+    /// Create new verifier state for O(1) accumulation.
     ///
-    /// Note: `e1` and `d2` are stored both as initial values (for batched VMV check)
-    /// and as accumulators (updated during reduce rounds)
-    /// this is because the VMV check happens before the folding rounds, so we need to save
-    /// the value for the final batched pairing check.
+    /// `e1` and `d2` are stored both as initial values (for batched VMV check)
+    /// and as accumulators (updated during reduce rounds), since the VMV check
+    /// is deferred to the final batched pairing.
     #[allow(clippy::too_many_arguments)]
     pub fn new(
         c: E::GT,
@@ -594,8 +567,8 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         d2: E::GT,
         e1: E::G1,
         e2: E::G2,
-        s1_coords: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        s2_coords: Vec<<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
+        s1_coords: Vec<Scalar<E>>,
+        s2_coords: Vec<Scalar<E>>,
         num_rounds: usize,
         setup: VerifierSetup<E>,
     ) -> Self {
@@ -610,8 +583,8 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
             e2,
             e1_init: e1,
             d2_init: d2,
-            s1_acc: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::one(),
-            s2_acc: <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::one(),
+            s1_acc: Scalar::<E>::one(),
+            s2_acc: Scalar::<E>::one(),
             s1_coords,
             s2_coords,
             num_rounds,
@@ -628,164 +601,222 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> DoryVerifierState<E> {
         &mut self,
         first_msg: &FirstReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
         second_msg: &SecondReduceMessage<E::G1, E::G2, E::GT>,
-        alpha: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        beta: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    ) where
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
+        alpha: &Scalar<E>,
+        beta: &Scalar<E>,
+    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
+    where
+        E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
+        Scalar<E>: Field,
     {
-        assert!(self.num_rounds > 0, "No rounds remaining");
-
-        let alpha_inv = (*alpha).inv().expect("alpha must be invertible");
-        let beta_inv = (*beta).inv().expect("beta must be invertible");
-
-        // Update C: C' ← C + χᵢ + β·D₂ + β⁻¹·D₁ + α·C₊ + α⁻¹·C₋
-        let chi = &self.setup.chi[self.num_rounds];
-        self.c = self.c + chi;
-        self.c = self.c + self.d2.scale(beta);
-        self.c = self.c + self.d1.scale(&beta_inv);
-        self.c = self.c + second_msg.c_plus.scale(alpha);
-        self.c = self.c + second_msg.c_minus.scale(&alpha_inv);
-
-        // Update D₁: D₁' ← α·D₁L + D₁R + α·β·Δ₁L + β·Δ₁R
-        let delta_1l = &self.setup.delta_1l[self.num_rounds];
-        let delta_1r = &self.setup.delta_1r[self.num_rounds];
-        let alpha_beta = *alpha * *beta;
-        self.d1 = first_msg.d1_left.scale(alpha);
-        self.d1 = self.d1 + first_msg.d1_right;
-        self.d1 = self.d1 + delta_1l.scale(&alpha_beta);
-        self.d1 = self.d1 + delta_1r.scale(beta);
-
-        // Update D₂: D₂' ← α⁻¹·D₂L + D₂R + α⁻¹·β⁻¹·Δ₂L + β⁻¹·Δ₂R
-        let delta_2l = &self.setup.delta_2l[self.num_rounds];
-        let delta_2r = &self.setup.delta_2r[self.num_rounds];
+        if self.num_rounds == 0 {
+            return Err(DoryError::InvalidProof);
+        }
+
+        let alpha_inv = alpha.inv().ok_or(DoryError::InvalidProof)?;
+        let beta_inv = beta.inv().ok_or(DoryError::InvalidProof)?;
+
+        // C' ← C + χᵢ + β·D₂ + β⁻¹·D₁ + α·C₊ + α⁻¹·C₋
+        self.c = self.c
+            + self.setup.chi[self.num_rounds]
+            + self.d2.scale(beta)
+            + self.d1.scale(&beta_inv)
+            + second_msg.c_plus.scale(alpha)
+            + second_msg.c_minus.scale(&alpha_inv);
+
+        // D₁' ← α·D₁L + D₁R + αβ·Δ₁L + β·Δ₁R
+        let alpha_beta = *alpha * beta;
+        self.d1 = first_msg.d1_left.scale(alpha)
+            + first_msg.d1_right
+            + self.setup.delta_1l[self.num_rounds].scale(&alpha_beta)
+            + self.setup.delta_1r[self.num_rounds].scale(beta);
+
+        // D₂' ← α⁻¹·D₂L + D₂R + α⁻¹β⁻¹·Δ₂L + β⁻¹·Δ₂R
         let alpha_inv_beta_inv = alpha_inv * beta_inv;
-        self.d2 = first_msg.d2_left.scale(&alpha_inv);
-        self.d2 = self.d2 + first_msg.d2_right;
-        self.d2 = self.d2 + delta_2l.scale(&alpha_inv_beta_inv);
-        self.d2 = self.d2 + delta_2r.scale(&beta_inv);
-
-        // Update E₁: E₁' ← E₁ + β·E₁β + α·E₁₊ + α⁻¹·E₁₋
-        self.e1 = self.e1 + first_msg.e1_beta.scale(beta);
-        self.e1 = self.e1 + second_msg.e1_plus.scale(alpha);
-        self.e1 = self.e1 + second_msg.e1_minus.scale(&alpha_inv);
-
-        // Update E₂: E₂' ← E₂ + β⁻¹·E₂β + α·E₂₊ + α⁻¹·E₂₋
-        self.e2 = self.e2 + first_msg.e2_beta.scale(&beta_inv);
-        self.e2 = self.e2 + second_msg.e2_plus.scale(alpha);
-        self.e2 = self.e2 + second_msg.e2_minus.scale(&alpha_inv);
-
-        // Update folded scalars in O(1): s1_acc *= (α·(1−y_t) + y_t), s2_acc *= (α⁻¹·(1−x_t) + x_t)
-        // Endianness note: s*_coords are stored in increasing dimension index (little-endian by dimension).
-        // Folding processes the most significant dimension first (MSB-first), so we index from the end: idx = num_rounds - 1.
+        self.d2 = first_msg.d2_left.scale(&alpha_inv)
+            + first_msg.d2_right
+            + self.setup.delta_2l[self.num_rounds].scale(&alpha_inv_beta_inv)
+            + self.setup.delta_2r[self.num_rounds].scale(&beta_inv);
+
+        // E₁' ← E₁ + β·E₁β + α·E₁₊ + α⁻¹·E₁₋
+        self.e1 = self.e1
+            + *beta * first_msg.e1_beta
+            + *alpha * second_msg.e1_plus
+            + alpha_inv * second_msg.e1_minus;
+
+        // E₂' ← E₂ + β⁻¹·E₂β + α·E₂₊ + α⁻¹·E₂₋
+        self.e2 = self.e2
+            + first_msg.e2_beta.scale(&beta_inv)
+            + second_msg.e2_plus.scale(alpha)
+            + second_msg.e2_minus.scale(&alpha_inv);
+
+        // Folded scalars: s_acc *= (α·(1−coord) + coord) indexed MSB-first
         let idx = self.num_rounds - 1;
-        let y_t = self.s1_coords[idx];
-        let x_t = self.s2_coords[idx];
-        let one = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar::one();
-        let s1_term = (*alpha) * (one - y_t) + y_t;
-        let s2_term = alpha_inv * (one - x_t) + x_t;
-        self.s1_acc = self.s1_acc * s1_term;
-        self.s2_acc = self.s2_acc * s2_term;
-
-        // Decrement round counter
+        let (y_t, x_t) = (self.s1_coords[idx], self.s2_coords[idx]);
+        let one = Scalar::<E>::one();
+        self.s1_acc = self.s1_acc * (*alpha * (one - y_t) + y_t);
+        self.s2_acc = self.s2_acc * (alpha_inv * (one - x_t) + x_t);
+
         self.num_rounds -= 1;
+        Ok(())
     }
 
-    /// Verify final scalar product message (4 pairings batched with VMV check).
+    /// Verify the final scalar product equation.
+    ///
+    /// Must be called when `num_rounds == 0` after all reduce rounds are complete.
+    ///
+    /// When `zk_data` is `None`, performs the transparent 4-pairing check.
+    /// When `zk_data` is `Some((sp, sigma_c))`, performs the ZK 1-pairing check.
+    ///
+    /// # Non-optimized Protocol Equations
+    ///
+    /// ## VMV Check (batched together with the final pairing check)
+    ///
+    /// The VMV protocol requires: `D₂_init = e(E₁_init, Γ₂₀)`
+    /// (proven by the Sigma₂ proof in ZK mode, deferred here for batching in transparent mode).
+    ///
+    /// ## Fold-Scalars Updates
+    ///
+    /// ```text
+    /// C' ← C + (s₁·s₂)·HT + γ·e(H₁, E₂) + γ⁻¹·e(E₁, H₂)
+    /// D₁' ← D₁ + e(H₁, (s₁·γ)·Γ₂₀)
+    /// D₂' ← D₂ + e((s₂·γ⁻¹)·Γ₁₀, H₂)
+    /// ```
+    ///
+    /// ## Final Verification
+    ///
+    /// ```text
+    /// e(E₁ + d·Γ₁₀, E₂ + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀) = C' + χ₀ + d·D₂' + d⁻¹·D₁'
+    /// ```
+    ///
+    /// # Transparent Mode — Multi-Pairing Check (4 ML + 1 FE)
+    ///
+    /// ## Batching the VMV Check
+    ///
+    /// We use random linear combination with challenge `d²` to defer the VMV check.
+    /// We use `d²` (not `d`) to ensure sufficient independence from the existing `d·D₂` term.
+    ///
+    /// Soundness: `d` is derived from the transcript AFTER `D₂_init` and `E₁_init` are
+    /// committed, so if `D₂_init ≠ e(E₁_init, Γ₂₀)`, then with overwhelming probability
+    /// `T + d²·D₂_init ≠ multi_pair([...]) + d²·e(E₁_init, Γ₂₀)`.
+    ///
+    /// ## Final Combined Check
+    ///
+    /// The final check verifies both:
+    /// - (a) The fold-scalars/reduce protocol equation
+    /// - (b) The VMV constraint `D₂_init = e(E₁_init, Γ₂₀)`
+    ///
+    /// Combined via: `(a) + d²·(b)` where `d` is the final challenge.
+    ///
+    /// ```text
+    /// e(E₁_final + d·Γ₁₀, E₂_final + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀)            [Pair 1: scalar product]
+    ///   · e(H₁, (-γ)·(E₂_acc + (d⁻¹·s₁)·Γ₂₀))             [Pair 2: E₂ accumulator]
+    ///   · e((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀), H₂)             [Pair 3: E₁ accumulator]
+    ///   · e(d²·E₁_init, Γ₂₀)                                [Pair 4: deferred VMV]
+    ///   = C + (s₁·s₂)·HT + χ₀ + d·D₂ + d⁻¹·D₁ + d²·D₂_init
+    /// ```
+    ///
+    /// Note: Pairs 3 and 4 cannot be combined into 3 ML because they use different
+    /// G2 elements (H₂ vs Γ₂₀). This differs from the original Dory construction
+    /// where `D₂ = e(Γ₁·v, H₂)` allowed H₂-sharing.
+    ///
+    /// # ZK Mode (1 ML + 1 FE)
+    ///
+    /// In ZK mode, the scalar product proof replaces the transparent check with a
+    /// Sigma-protocol equation proving knowledge of (v₁, v₂) opening (C, D₁, D₂).
+    /// E-accumulator and VMV binding are handled separately by Sigma₁/Sigma₂ proofs
+    /// verified earlier in the protocol.
+    ///
+    /// ```text
+    /// e(sp.e₁ + d·Γ₁₀, sp.e₂ + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀)
+    ///   = χ₀ + sp.r + c·sp.q + c²·C
+    ///     + d·(sp.p₂ + c·D₂) + d⁻¹·(sp.p₁ + c·D₁)
+    ///     − (sp.r₃ + d·sp.r₂ + d⁻¹·sp.r₁)·HT
+    /// ```
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryVerifierState::verify_final")]
     pub fn verify_final(
-        &mut self,
+        &self,
         msg: &ScalarProductMessage<E::G1, E::G2>,
-        gamma: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-        d: &<E::G1 as Group>::Scalar,
-    ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
-    where
-        E::G2: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        E::GT: Group<Scalar = <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar>,
-        <E::G1 as Group>::Scalar: Field,
-    {
-        debug_assert_eq!(
-            self.num_rounds, 0,
-            "num_rounds must be 0 for final verification"
-        );
-
-        let gamma_inv = (*gamma).inv().expect("gamma must be invertible");
-        let d_inv = (*d).inv().expect("d must be invertible");
-        let d_sq = *d * *d;
-        let neg_gamma = -*gamma;
-        let neg_gamma_inv = -gamma_inv;
-
-        // Compute RHS (non-pairing GT terms):
-        // T = C + (s₁·s₂)·HT + χ₀ + d·D₂ + d⁻¹·D₁ + d²·D₂_init
-        // The d²·D₂_init term is the deferred VMV check contribution.
-        // We use d² instead of d to ensure independence from the d·D₂ term.
-        let s_product = self.s1_acc * self.s2_acc;
-        let mut rhs = self.c + self.setup.ht.scale(&s_product);
-        rhs = rhs + self.setup.chi[0];
-        rhs = rhs + self.d2.scale(d);
-        rhs = rhs + self.d1.scale(&d_inv);
-        rhs = rhs + self.d2_init.scale(&d_sq);
-
-        // Pair 1: (E₁_final + d·Γ₁₀, E₂_final + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀)
-        let p1_g1 = msg.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d);
-        let p1_g2 = msg.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv);
-
-        // Pair 2: (H₁, (-γ)·(E₂_acc + (d⁻¹·s₁)·Γ₂₀))
-        let d_inv_s1 = d_inv * self.s1_acc;
-        let g2_term = self.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv_s1);
-        let p2_g1 = self.setup.h1;
-        let p2_g2 = g2_term.scale(&neg_gamma);
-
-        // Pair 3: ((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀), H₂)
-        let d_s2 = *d * self.s2_acc;
-        let g1_term = self.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(&d_s2);
-        let p3_g1 = g1_term.scale(&neg_gamma_inv);
-        let p3_g2 = self.setup.h2;
-
-        // Pair 4: (d²·E₁_init, Γ2,fin) - deferred VMV check
-        let p4_g1 = self.e1_init.scale(&d_sq);
-        let p4_g2 = self.setup.g2_0;
-
-        let lhs = E::multi_pair(&[p1_g1, p2_g1, p3_g1, p4_g1], &[p1_g2, p2_g2, p3_g2, p4_g2]);
-
-        if lhs == rhs {
-            Ok(())
-        } else {
-            Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    pub fn verify_final_zk(
-        &mut self,
-        proof: &ScalarProductProof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>, E::GT>,
-        c: &Scalar<E>,
+        gamma: &Scalar<E>,
         d: &Scalar<E>,
+        zk_data: Option<(
+            &ScalarProductProof<E::G1, E::G2, Scalar<E>, E::GT>,
+            &Scalar<E>,
+        )>,
     ) -> Result<(), DoryError>
     where
         E::G2: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
         E::GT: Group<Scalar = Scalar<E>>,
         Scalar<E>: Field,
     {
-        let d_inv = (*d).inv().expect("d must be invertible");
-        let c_sq = *c * *c;
-        let lhs = E::pair(
-            &(proof.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d)),
-            &(proof.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv)),
+        debug_assert_eq!(
+            self.num_rounds, 0,
+            "num_rounds must be 0 for final verification"
         );
-        let mut rhs = self.setup.chi[0] + proof.r + proof.q.scale(c) + self.c.scale(&c_sq);
-        rhs = rhs + proof.p2.scale(d) + self.d2.scale(&(*d * *c));
-        rhs = rhs + proof.p1.scale(&d_inv) + self.d1.scale(&(d_inv * *c));
-        rhs = rhs
-            - self
-                .setup
-                .ht
-                .scale(&(proof.r3 + *d * proof.r2 + d_inv * proof.r1));
-        if lhs == rhs {
-            Ok(())
+
+        let d_inv = d.inv().ok_or(DoryError::InvalidProof)?;
+
+        if let Some((sp, sigma_c)) = zk_data {
+            // ZK mode: 1 ML + 1 FE
+            let c = *sigma_c;
+            let c_sq = c * c;
+
+            let lhs = E::pair(
+                &(sp.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d)),
+                &(sp.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv)),
+            );
+
+            let ht_scalar = sp.r3 + *d * sp.r2 + d_inv * sp.r1;
+            let mut rhs = self.setup.chi[0] + sp.r + sp.q.scale(&c) + self.c.scale(&c_sq);
+            rhs = rhs + sp.p2.scale(d) + self.d2.scale(&(*d * c));
+            rhs = rhs + sp.p1.scale(&d_inv) + self.d1.scale(&(d_inv * c));
+            rhs = rhs - self.setup.ht.scale(&ht_scalar);
+
+            if lhs == rhs {
+                Ok(())
+            } else {
+                Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
+            }
         } else {
-            Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
+            // Transparent mode: 4 ML + 1 FE
+            let gamma_inv = gamma.inv().ok_or(DoryError::InvalidProof)?;
+            let d_sq = *d * *d;
+            let neg_gamma = -*gamma;
+            let neg_gamma_inv = -gamma_inv;
+
+            let s_product = self.s1_acc * self.s2_acc;
+            let rhs = self.c
+                + self.setup.ht.scale(&s_product)
+                + self.setup.chi[0]
+                + self.d2.scale(d)
+                + self.d1.scale(&d_inv)
+                + self.d2_init.scale(&d_sq);
+
+            // Pair 1: e(E₁_final + d·Γ₁₀, E₂_final + d⁻¹·Γ₂₀)
+            let p1_g1 = msg.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(d);
+            let p1_g2 = msg.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&d_inv);
+
+            // Pair 2: e(H₁, (-γ)·(E₂_acc + (d⁻¹·s₁)·Γ₂₀))
+            let p2_g1 = self.setup.h1;
+            let p2_g2 = (self.e2 + self.setup.g2_0.scale(&(d_inv * self.s1_acc))).scale(&neg_gamma);
+
+            // Pair 3: e((-γ⁻¹)·(E₁_acc + (d·s₂)·Γ₁₀), H₂)
+            let p3_g1 =
+                (self.e1 + self.setup.g1_0.scale(&(*d * self.s2_acc))).scale(&neg_gamma_inv);
+            let p3_g2 = self.setup.h2;
+
+            // Pair 4: e(d²·E₁_init, Γ₂₀) — deferred VMV check
+            let p4_g1 = self.e1_init.scale(&d_sq);
+            let p4_g2 = self.setup.g2_0;
+
+            let lhs = E::multi_pair(&[p1_g1, p2_g1, p3_g1, p4_g1], &[p1_g2, p2_g2, p3_g2, p4_g2]);
+
+            if lhs == rhs {
+                Ok(())
+            } else {
+                Err(DoryError::InvalidProof)
+            }
         }
     }
 }

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-# Zero-Knowledge Analysis of Dory PCS Implementation
-
-This document audits every value the prover sends to the verifier (via the
-Fiat-Shamir transcript or proof struct) and determines whether it is blinded,
-public, or leaks witness information.
-
-**Security model**: Honest-Verifier Zero-Knowledge (HVZK) in the Random Oracle
-Model (ROM), which is standard for Fiat-Shamir-transformed protocols.
-
-**Notation**:
-- `Γ₁, Γ₂` — public setup generators in G₁, G₂
-- `H₁, H₂` — blinding generators; `HT = e(H₁, H₂)`
-- `r_*` — random blinding scalars sampled via `Mode::sample`
-- `f` — the committed polynomial (the witness)
-- `z` — the evaluation point; `y = f(z)` — the evaluation
-
----
-
-## 0. Mode Dispatch (`mode.rs`)
-
-The `Mode` trait controls all blinding:
-
-| Mode | `sample()` | `mask(v, base, r)` |
-|------|-----------|---------------------|
-| `Transparent` | Returns `0` | Returns `v` (identity) |
-| `ZK` | Returns `F::random(rng)` | Returns `v + base · r` |
-
-**Every `M::mask(...)` call below is a no-op in Transparent mode.** The rest of
-this document focuses exclusively on ZK mode (`feature = "zk"`).
-
----
-
-## 1. Commitment Phase (`ark_poly.rs`)
-
-### 1a. `commit()` — Transparent commitment
-
-```
-row_commit[i] = MSM(Γ₁, coeffs_row_i)          (no blinding)
-tier2          = Σ e(row_commit[i], Γ₂[i])
-```
-
-**Verdict**: NOT hiding. The tier-1 row commitments are deterministic functions
-of the polynomial coefficients. The tier-2 commitment is a deterministic pairing
-aggregate.
-
-### 1b. `commit_zk()` — ZK commitment
-
-```
-blind[i]       ← random                         (fresh per row)
-row_commit[i]  = MSM(Γ₁, coeffs_row_i) + H₁ · blind[i]
-tier2          = Σ e(row_commit[i], Γ₂[i])
-```
-
-**Verdict**: HIDING (Pedersen). Each row commitment is a Pedersen commitment
-with independent randomness. The tier-2 commitment inherits computational
-hiding from the DL-hard blinding in each row.
-
-Returns `(tier2, row_commitments, blinds)` — the caller must keep `blinds`
-secret and supply the blinded `row_commitments` to the prover.
-
----
-
-## 2. VMV Phase (`evaluation_proof.rs:132–177`)
-
-Four independent blinds are sampled:
-
-```
-r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2 ← random
-```
-
-### 2a. `C` — Inner product value (GT)
-
-```
-C = e(MSM(row_comms, v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_c · HT
-```
-
-**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_c`
-**Verdict**: BLINDED. Masked by `r_c · HT` with fresh randomness. Reveals
-nothing about the polynomial's internal structure.
-
-### 2b. `D₂` — Generator inner product (GT)
-
-```
-D₂ = e(MSM(Γ₁[..2^σ], v_vec), Γ₂,fin) + r_d2 · HT
-```
-
-**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_d2`
-**Verdict**: BLINDED. `v_vec = Lᵀ × M` encodes the polynomial, but `r_d2 · HT`
-masks the value. Computationally hiding under DL in GT.
-
-### 2c. `E₁` — Row-scalar MSM (G₁)
-
-```
-E₁ = MSM(row_comms, left_vec) + r_e1 · H₁
-```
-
-**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_e1`
-**Verdict**: BLINDED. Masked by `r_e1 · H₁`. Even if `row_comms` are
-themselves blinded (via `commit_zk`), the additional `r_e1` ensures
-independence.
-
-### 2d. `E₂` — Evaluation commitment (G₂, ZK-only)
-
-```
-E₂ = Γ₂,fin · y + r_e2 · H₂
-```
-
-**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_e2`
-**Verdict**: BLINDED. Pedersen commitment to the evaluation `y` with fresh
-randomness `r_e2`. The verifier learns nothing about `y` from `E₂` alone.
-
-In transparent mode, the verifier computes `e₂ = Γ₂,fin · y` directly from
-the public evaluation — no commitment is needed.
-
-### 2e. `y_com` — Evaluation Pedersen commitment (G₁, ZK-only)
-
-```
-y_com = Γ₁,fin · y + H₁ · r_y       (r_y ← random)
-```
-
-**Sent to transcript**: `vmv_y_com`
-**Verdict**: BLINDED. Standard Pedersen commitment. Together with `E₂`, this
-enables the Sigma1 proof (§4a) to attest that both commit to the same `y`
-without revealing it.
-
----
-
-## 3. Sigma Proofs (ZK-only, `reduce_and_fold.rs:452–570`)
-
-### 3a. Sigma1 — Same-`y` proof
-
-**Relation proved**: `E₂` and `y_com` commit to the same scalar `y`.
-
-```
-Prover:
-  k₁, k₂, k₃ ← random
-  a₁ = Γ₂,fin · k₁ + H₂ · k₂
-  a₂ = Γ₁,fin · k₁ + H₁ · k₃
-  (append a₁, a₂ → transcript)
-  c = H(transcript)
-  z₁ = k₁ + c·y,  z₂ = k₂ + c·r_e2,  z₃ = k₃ + c·r_y
-
-Verifier checks:
-  Γ₂,fin · z₁ + H₂ · z₂  ==  a₁ + c · E₂
-  Γ₁,fin · z₁ + H₁ · z₃  ==  a₂ + c · y_com
-```
-
-**Sent**: `(a₁, a₂, z₁, z₂, z₃)`
-**Verdict**: HVZK. Standard Sigma protocol with 3 random nonces. The
-simulator picks `z₁, z₂, z₃` uniformly, then programs `a₁, a₂` to satisfy
-the verification equations. Response distribution is identical to real proofs.
-
-### 3b. Sigma2 — VMV consistency proof
-
-**Relation proved**: `e(E₁, Γ₂,fin) − D₂` lies in the span of `H₁`, i.e.,
-the difference between `E₁`'s and `D₂`'s blinding is consistent:
-`e(E₁, Γ₂,fin) − D₂ = e(H₁, r_e1 · Γ₂,fin + (−r_d2) · H₂)`.
-
-```
-Prover:
-  k₁, k₂ ← random
-  a = e(H₁, Γ₂,fin · k₁ + H₂ · k₂)
-  (append a → transcript)
-  c = H(transcript)
-  z₁ = k₁ + c · r_e1,  z₂ = k₂ + c · (−r_d2)
-
-Verifier checks:
-  e(H₁, Γ₂,fin · z₁ + H₂ · z₂)  ==  a + c · (e(E₁, Γ₂,fin) − D₂)
-```
-
-**Sent**: `(a, z₁, z₂)`
-**Verdict**: HVZK. Standard 2-nonce Sigma protocol. Simulatable by the same
-strategy as Sigma1.
-
----
-
-## 4. Reduce-and-Fold Rounds (`reduce_and_fold.rs`)
-
-Each round `t` (of `σ` total) produces two messages and consumes two
-challenges `(βₜ, αₜ)`.
-
-### 4a. First Reduce Message (6 values per round)
-
-**Per-round blinds sampled**:
-```
-round_d1[0], round_d1[1] ← random
-round_d2[0], round_d2[1] ← random
-```
-
-| Value | Formula | Blinding | Verdict |
-|-------|---------|----------|---------|
-| `D₁L` | `e(v₁L, Γ₂') + round_d1[0] · HT` | `round_d1[0]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `D₁R` | `e(v₁R, Γ₂') + round_d1[1] · HT` | `round_d1[1]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `D₂L` | `e(Γ₁', v₂L) + round_d2[0] · HT` | `round_d2[0]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `D₂R` | `e(Γ₁', v₂R) + round_d2[1] · HT` | `round_d2[1]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `E₁β` | `MSM(Γ₁, s₂)` | **NONE** | **PUBLIC** (see below) |
-| `E₂β` | `MSM(Γ₂, s₁)` | **NONE** | **PUBLIC** (see below) |
-
-**E₁β and E₂β are not masked**, but `s₁` and `s₂` are scalar vectors derived
-solely from the evaluation point coordinates and the Fiat-Shamir challenges
-(both public to the verifier). The generators `Γ₁, Γ₂` are public setup
-parameters. Therefore:
-
-- `E₁β = MSM(Γ₁, s₂)` is a deterministic, publicly computable value.
-- `E₂β = MSM(Γ₂, s₁)` is a deterministic, publicly computable value.
-- **No polynomial information leaks through these values.**
-
-> **Note for committed-point applications**: If the evaluation point `z` is
-> committed rather than public, the verifier could in principle reconstruct
-> `E₁β` and `E₂β` only if they knew `z`. Since these values appear in the
-> proof, a third party observing the proof (but not knowing `z`) could use
-> `E₁β`, `E₂β` to recover information about the evaluation point.
-> However, the standard Dory verification API (`verify()`) takes `point` as
-> a **public input**. Hiding the point requires an additional protocol layer
-> on top of Dory (e.g., proving in ZK that the committed point was used).
-
-### 4b. Second Reduce Message (6 values per round)
-
-**Per-round blinds sampled**:
-```
-round_c[0], round_c[1]   ← random
-round_e1[0], round_e1[1] ← random
-round_e2[0], round_e2[1] ← random
-```
-
-| Value | Formula | Blinding | Verdict |
-|-------|---------|----------|---------|
-| `C₊` | `e(v₁L, v₂R) + round_c[0] · HT` | `round_c[0]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `C₋` | `e(v₁R, v₂L) + round_c[1] · HT` | `round_c[1]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `E₁₊` | `MSM(v₁L, s₂R) + round_e1[0] · H₁` | `round_e1[0]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `E₁₋` | `MSM(v₁R, s₂L) + round_e1[1] · H₁` | `round_e1[1]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `E₂₊` | `MSM(v₂R, s₁L) + round_e2[0] · H₂` | `round_e2[0]` | **BLINDED** |
-| `E₂₋` | `MSM(v₂L, s₁R) + round_e2[1] · H₂` | `round_e2[1]` | **BLINDED** |
-
-**Verdict**: All six values are independently blinded with fresh randomness.
-The cross-products `e(v₁L, v₂R)` etc. encode polynomial information but are
-fully hidden by the masks.
-
-### 4c. Blinding Accumulation
-
-After each challenge application, the prover accumulates blinds:
-
-```
-After β:   r_c ← r_c + β · r_d2 + β⁻¹ · r_d1
-
-After α:   r_c  ← r_c + α · round_c[0] + α⁻¹ · round_c[1]
-           r_d1 ← α · round_d1[0] + round_d1[1]
-           r_d2 ← α⁻¹ · round_d2[0] + round_d2[1]
-           r_e1 ← r_e1 + α · round_e1[0] + α⁻¹ · round_e1[1]
-           r_e2 ← r_e2 + α · round_e2[0] + α⁻¹ · round_e2[1]
-```
-
-This tracking is correct: the accumulated blinds mirror the verifier's
-accumulation of the GT/G₁/G₂ elements, ensuring that the final scalar
-product proof can account for all blinding contributions.
-
----
-
-## 5. Final Message (`reduce_and_fold.rs:381–420`)
-
-After `γ` is derived from the transcript:
-
-```
-r_final1, r_final2 ← random          (zero in Transparent mode)
-
-E₁_final = v₁[0] + (γ · s₁[0] + r_final1) · H₁
-E₂_final = v₂[0] + (γ⁻¹ · s₂[0] + r_final2) · H₂
-
-r_c ← r_c + γ · r_e2 + γ⁻¹ · r_e1
-```
-
-**Sent to transcript**: `final_e1`, `final_e2`
-
-In ZK mode, `r_final1` and `r_final2` are fresh random scalars that mask the
-deterministic offset `γ · s₁[0]` (resp. `γ⁻¹ · s₂[0]`), preventing recovery
-of the folded vectors `v₁[0]` and `v₂[0]`.
-
-These blinds do **not** need to be tracked in the accumulated `r_c` because
-`verify_final_zk` does not use the final message elements in the pairing check
-— it uses the scalar product proof's blinded `e₁, e₂` instead. The final
-message values serve only as entropy for the Fiat-Shamir `d` challenge.
-
-In Transparent mode, `r_final1 = r_final2 = 0` (via `Mode::sample`), so the
-transparent verification path (`verify_final`) is unaffected.
-
-**Verdict**: **BLINDED** (ZK mode). The folded vectors `v₁[0]`, `v₂[0]`
-cannot be recovered from the proof.
-
----
-
-## 6. Scalar Product Proof (ZK-only, `reduce_and_fold.rs:411–448`)
-
-Generated **before** `compute_final_message`, using the current `v₁[0], v₂[0]`:
-
-```
-sd₁, sd₂ ← random
-d₁ = Γ₁,₀ · sd₁,     d₂ = Γ₂,₀ · sd₂
-
-rp₁, rp₂, rq, rr ← random
-p₁ = e(d₁, Γ₂,₀) + rp₁ · HT
-p₂ = e(Γ₁,₀, d₂) + rp₂ · HT
-q  = e(d₁, v₂) + e(v₁, d₂) + rq · HT
-r  = e(d₁, d₂) + rr · HT
-
-(append p₁, p₂, q, r → transcript)
-c = H(transcript)                         ← Fiat-Shamir challenge
-
-Response:
-  e₁ = d₁ + v₁ · c           (blinded by d₁)
-  e₂ = d₂ + v₂ · c           (blinded by d₂)
-  r₁ = rp₁ + c · r_d1        (blinded by rp₁)
-  r₂ = rp₂ + c · r_d2        (blinded by rp₂)
-  r₃ = rr + c · rq + c² · r_c (blinded by rr, rq)
-```
-
-**Sent**: `(p₁, p₂, q, r, e₁, e₂, r₁, r₂, r₃)`
-
-**Verdict**: HVZK. This is a batched Sigma protocol for the relation:
-
-```
-e(v₁, v₂) + r_c · HT = C_accumulated
-e(v₁, Γ₂,₀) + r_d1 · HT = D₁_accumulated
-e(Γ₁,₀, v₂) + r_d2 · HT = D₂_accumulated
-```
-
-The 4 commitments `(p₁, p₂, q, r)` are independently blinded. The responses
-are standard Sigma-protocol responses. A simulator can produce
-indistinguishable transcripts by choosing responses first and computing
-commitments.
-
-### Interaction with Final Message
-
-Since the final message is now independently blinded (§5), `v₁[0]` and `v₂[0]`
-cannot be recovered. This means the scalar product proof's blinding commitments
-`d₁, d₂` remain hidden, preserving the full HVZK property of the Sigma
-protocol.
-
----
-
-## 7. Verification Paths
-
-### 7a. Transparent Final Check (`verify_final`)
-
-```
-LHS = e(E₁ + d·Γ₁,₀, E₂ + d⁻¹·Γ₂,₀)     (4 pairings batched)
-RHS = C + s₁·s₂·HT + χ₀ + d·D₂ + d⁻¹·D₁ + d²·D₂_init
-```
-
-All values on both sides are unblinded → no ZK.
-
-### 7b. ZK Final Check (`verify_final_zk`)
-
-```
-LHS = e(sp.e₁ + d·Γ₁,₀,  sp.e₂ + d⁻¹·Γ₂,₀)
-RHS = χ₀ + sp.r + c·sp.q + c²·C
-    + d·(sp.p₂ + c·D₂) + d⁻¹·(sp.p₁ + c·D₁)
-    − HT·(sp.r₃ + d·sp.r₂ + d⁻¹·sp.r₁)
-```
-
-Uses `sp.e₁/e₂` (randomly blinded) instead of `final_message.e₁/e₂`.
-The random scalar `d` (derived after `final_e1, final_e2` are appended to the
-transcript) batches 4 verification equations into one pairing.
-
-**Note**: `final_message.e1/e2` are appended to the transcript purely for
-Fiat-Shamir entropy — the actual verification uses the scalar product proof's
-blinded elements.
-
----
-
-## 8. Summary Table
-
-| Proof Element | Group | Blinded? | Blind Source | Leaks Polynomial Info? |
-|---------------|-------|----------|-------------|----------------------|
-| **VMV C** | GT | Yes | `r_c · HT` | No |
-| **VMV D₂** | GT | Yes | `r_d2 · HT` | No |
-| **VMV E₁** | G₁ | Yes | `r_e1 · H₁` | No |
-| **VMV E₂** (ZK) | G₂ | Yes | `r_e2 · H₂` | No |
-| **y_com** (ZK) | G₁ | Yes | `r_y · H₁` | No |
-| **Sigma1** (a₁,a₂,z₁,z₂,z₃) | mixed | HVZK | `k₁,k₂,k₃` | No |
-| **Sigma2** (a,z₁,z₂) | GT,F,F | HVZK | `k₁,k₂` | No |
-| **D₁L, D₁R** | GT | Yes | `round_d1[·] · HT` | No |
-| **D₂L, D₂R** | GT | Yes | `round_d2[·] · HT` | No |
-| **E₁β** | G₁ | No | — | No (public: MSM(Γ₁, s₂)) |
-| **E₂β** | G₂ | No | — | No (public: MSM(Γ₂, s₁)) |
-| **C₊, C₋** | GT | Yes | `round_c[·] · HT` | No |
-| **E₁₊, E₁₋** | G₁ | Yes | `round_e1[·] · H₁` | No |
-| **E₂₊, E₂₋** | G₂ | Yes | `round_e2[·] · H₂` | No |
-| **E₁_final** | G₁ | Yes | `r_final1 · H₁` | No |
-| **E₂_final** | G₂ | Yes | `r_final2 · H₂` | No |
-| **SP p₁,p₂,q,r** | GT | Yes | `rp₁,rp₂,rq,rr` | No |
-| **SP e₁,e₂** | G₁,G₂ | Yes | `d₁ + v₁·c` | No |
-| **SP r₁,r₂,r₃** | F | Yes | Sigma response | No |
-
----
-
-## 9. Blinding Budget
-
-Per proof (with `σ` rounds):
-
-| Phase | Blinds Sampled | Count |
-|-------|---------------|-------|
-| VMV | `r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2` | 4 |
-| VMV (ZK) | `r_y` | 1 |
-| Sigma1 | `k₁, k₂, k₃` | 3 |
-| Sigma2 | `k₁, k₂` | 2 |
-| Per round (×σ) | `round_d1[2], round_d2[2], round_c[2], round_e1[2], round_e2[2]` | 10σ |
-| Final message | `r_final1, r_final2` | 2 |
-| Scalar product | `sd₁, sd₂, rp₁, rp₂, rq, rr` | 6 |
-
-**Total**: `18 + 10σ` random field elements per proof.
-
----
-
-## 10. Conclusions
-
-### What IS hidden (ZK mode)
-
-1. **All polynomial coefficients** — no intermediate message reveals any
-   individual coefficient or coefficient relation beyond the public evaluation.
-
-2. **The evaluation value `y`** — hidden behind Pedersen commitments `E₂` and
-   `y_com`, with consistency proven via Sigma1.
-
-3. **Internal protocol state** — all round messages involving `v₁, v₂`
-   cross-products and MSMs are independently blinded.
-
-4. **The accumulated blinding** `r_c` — correctly tracked through all challenge
-   transformations and consumed by the scalar product proof.
-
-### What is NOT hidden
-
-1. **The evaluation point `z`** — passed as a public input to `verify()`.
-   `E₁β` and `E₂β` are computable from `z` + setup, so they don't leak
-   anything the verifier doesn't already know. In a committed-point protocol,
-   these would need an additional hiding layer.
-
-2. **Matrix dimensions `ν, σ`** — stored in the proof struct as `nu, sigma`.
-   These reveal the matrix layout used for the polynomial but not the
-   polynomial itself.
-
-### Overall Verdict
-
-The implementation achieves **computational HVZK in the Random Oracle Model**
-when the `zk` feature is enabled. Every protocol message that encodes
-polynomial-dependent information is masked by independent randomness, with one
-exception (`E₁β/E₂β` which are public, not polynomial-dependent). The three
-Sigma sub-protocols (Sigma1, Sigma2, scalar product) are all standard and HVZK.
-The final message elements are independently blinded, preventing recovery of
-the folded vectors `v₁[0], v₂[0]`.

From b3d96e5043017d5c902fb053725d2e3c24c2cc4b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:35:38 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 13/16] refactor: commit at GT level instead row commits

---
 Cargo.lock                          |  82 ++++-
 Cargo.toml                          |   5 +
 benches/arkworks_proof.rs           |   9 +-
 examples/basic_e2e.rs               |  56 +--
 examples/homomorphic.rs             |  73 +---
 examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs |  32 +-
 examples/non_square.rs              |  62 +---
 examples/zk_e2e.rs                  |  71 +---
 examples/zk_statistical.rs          | 513 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs   |  16 +-
 src/evaluation_proof.rs             |  14 +-
 src/lib.rs                          |  11 +-
 src/primitives/poly.rs              |  19 +-
 src/reduce_and_fold.rs              |   9 +-
 src/setup.rs                        |  14 +-
 tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs        |  21 +-
 tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs       |   2 +
 tests/arkworks/integration.rs       |  20 +-
 tests/arkworks/mod.rs               |   2 -
 tests/arkworks/non_square.rs        |  12 +-
 tests/arkworks/serialization.rs     |  12 +-
 tests/arkworks/soundness.rs         |   3 +-
 tests/arkworks/zk.rs                |  42 ++-
 tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs    | 502 ---------------------------
 24 files changed, 754 insertions(+), 848 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 examples/zk_statistical.rs
 delete mode 100644 tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index f03781f..1f80369 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -395,6 +395,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "serde",
  "thiserror",
  "tracing",
+ "tracing-subscriber",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -533,18 +534,39 @@ dependencies = [
  "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "lazy_static"
+version = "1.5.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "bbd2bcb4c963f2ddae06a2efc7e9f3591312473c50c6685e1f298068316e66fe"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "libc"
 version = "0.2.177"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2874a2af47a2325c2001a6e6fad9b16a53b802102b528163885171cf92b15976"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "log"
+version = "0.4.29"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "5e5032e24019045c762d3c0f28f5b6b8bbf38563a65908389bf7978758920897"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "memchr"
 version = "2.7.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "f52b00d39961fc5b2736ea853c9cc86238e165017a493d1d5c8eac6bdc4cc273"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "nu-ansi-term"
+version = "0.50.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "7957b9740744892f114936ab4a57b3f487491bbeafaf8083688b16841a4240e5"
+dependencies = [
+ "windows-sys",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "num-bigint"
 version = "0.4.6"
@@ -795,6 +817,21 @@ dependencies = [
  "serde_core",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "sharded-slab"
+version = "0.1.7"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "f40ca3c46823713e0d4209592e8d6e826aa57e928f09752619fc696c499637f6"
+dependencies = [
+ "lazy_static",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "smallvec"
+version = "1.15.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "67b1b7a3b5fe4f1376887184045fcf45c69e92af734b7aaddc05fb777b6fbd03"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "subtle"
 version = "2.6.1"
@@ -832,6 +869,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "thread_local"
+version = "1.1.9"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "f60246a4944f24f6e018aa17cdeffb7818b76356965d03b07d6a9886e8962185"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "tinytemplate"
 version = "1.2.1"
@@ -866,11 +912,37 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tracing-core"
-version = "0.1.34"
+version = "0.1.36"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "db97caf9d906fbde555dd62fa95ddba9eecfd14cb388e4f491a66d74cd5fb79a"
+dependencies = [
+ "once_cell",
+ "valuable",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "tracing-log"
+version = "0.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b9d12581f227e93f094d3af2ae690a574abb8a2b9b7a96e7cfe9647b2b617678"
+checksum = "ee855f1f400bd0e5c02d150ae5de3840039a3f54b025156404e34c23c03f47c3"
 dependencies = [
+ "log",
  "once_cell",
+ "tracing-core",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "tracing-subscriber"
+version = "0.3.22"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "2f30143827ddab0d256fd843b7a66d164e9f271cfa0dde49142c5ca0ca291f1e"
+dependencies = [
+ "nu-ansi-term",
+ "sharded-slab",
+ "smallvec",
+ "thread_local",
+ "tracing-core",
+ "tracing-log",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -885,6 +957,12 @@ version = "1.0.20"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "462eeb75aeb73aea900253ce739c8e18a67423fadf006037cd3ff27e82748a06"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "valuable"
+version = "0.1.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ba73ea9cf16a25df0c8caa16c51acb937d5712a8429db78a3ee29d5dcacd3a65"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "version_check"
 version = "0.9.5"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 0d49143..e330c1a 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ rayon = { version = "1.10", optional = true }
 [dev-dependencies]
 rand = "0.8"
 criterion = { version = "0.5", features = ["html_reports"] }
+tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["fmt"] }
 
 [[example]]
 name = "basic_e2e"
@@ -93,6 +94,10 @@ required-features = ["backends"]
 name = "zk_e2e"
 required-features = ["backends", "zk"]
 
+[[example]]
+name = "zk_statistical"
+required-features = ["backends", "zk"]
+
 [[bench]]
 name = "arkworks_proof"
 harness = false
diff --git a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
index b3bbaa4..c5dc4fd 100644
--- a/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
+++ b/benches/arkworks_proof.rs
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ fn bench_prove(c: &mut Criterion) {
     let nu = 13;
     let sigma = 13;
 
-    let (_, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (_, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ fn bench_prove(c: &mut Criterion) {
                 black_box(&poly),
                 black_box(&point),
                 black_box(tier_1.clone()),
+                black_box(commit_blind),
                 black_box(nu),
                 black_box(sigma),
                 black_box(&prover_setup),
@@ -100,7 +101,7 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
     let nu = 13;
     let sigma = 13;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -109,6 +110,7 @@ fn bench_verify(c: &mut Criterion) {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -158,7 +160,7 @@ fn bench_end_to_end(c: &mut Criterion) {
             let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
 
             // Commit
-            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+            let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
                 .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
                 .unwrap();
 
@@ -172,6 +174,7 @@ fn bench_end_to_end(c: &mut Criterion) {
                 &poly,
                 &point,
                 tier_1,
+                commit_blind,
                 nu,
                 sigma,
                 &prover_setup,
diff --git a/examples/basic_e2e.rs b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
index a1b6d6f..6c021d9 100644
--- a/examples/basic_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,9 @@
 //! Basic end-to-end example of Dory polynomial commitment scheme
 //!
-//! This example demonstrates the standard workflow with a square matrix layout:
-//! - Setup generation
-//! - Polynomial commitment
-//! - Evaluation proof generation
-//! - Verification
+//! Demonstrates the standard workflow with a square matrix layout:
+//! setup, commit, evaluate, prove, verify.
 //!
-//! Matrix dimensions: 16×16 (nu=4, sigma=4, total 256 coefficients)
+//! Matrix dimensions: 16x16 (nu=4, sigma=4, total 256 coefficients)
 
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
     ArkFr, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript, G1Routines, G2Routines, BN254,
@@ -14,69 +11,36 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
-use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    info!("Dory PCS - Basic End-to-End Example");
-    info!("====================================\n");
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
-    // Step 1: Setup
-    let max_log_n = 10;
-    info!(
-        "1. Generating transparent setup (max_log_n = {})...",
-        max_log_n
-    );
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
-    info!("   ✓ Setup complete\n");
-
-    // Step 2: Create polynomial
-    // Square matrix: nu = sigma = 4 → 16 rows × 16 columns = 256 coefficients
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
-    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma); // 2^8 = 256
-    let num_vars = nu + sigma; // 8
-
-    info!("2. Creating random polynomial...");
-    info!("   Matrix layout: {}×{} (square)", 1 << nu, 1 << sigma);
-    info!("   Total coefficients: {}", poly_size);
-    info!("   Number of variables: {}", num_vars);
+    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma);
+    let num_vars = nu + sigma;
 
     let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
-    info!("   ✓ Polynomial created\n");
 
-    // Step 3: Commit
-    info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) =
         poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
-    info!(
-        "   ✓ Tier-1 commitment: {} row commitments (G1)",
-        tier_1.len()
-    );
-    info!("   ✓ Tier-2 commitment: final commitment (GT)\n");
 
-    // Step 4: Evaluation
     let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
-    info!("4. Evaluating polynomial at random point...");
-    info!("   ✓ Evaluation result computed\n");
 
-    // Step 5: Prove
-    info!("5. Generating evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-basic-example");
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("   ✓ Proof generated (logarithmic size)\n");
 
-    // Step 6: Verify
-    info!("6. Verifying proof...");
     let mut verifier_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-basic-example");
     verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _>(
         tier_2,
@@ -86,10 +50,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         verifier_setup,
         &mut verifier_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("   ✓ Proof verified successfully!\n");
-
-    info!("====================================");
-    info!("Example completed successfully!");
 
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic.rs b/examples/homomorphic.rs
index e1f40ae..1cab76e 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
 //! Homomorphic combination example for Dory commitments
 //!
-//! This example demonstrates the homomorphic properties of Dory commitments:
-//! - Commit to multiple polynomials independently
-//! - Combine commitments
-//! - Prove evaluation on the combined polynomial using the combined commitment
-//! - Verify that the homomorphic combination works correctly
-//!
-//! Homomorphic property: Com(r₁·P₁ + r₂·P₂ + ... + rₙ·Pₙ) = r₁·Com(P₁) + r₂·Com(P₂) + ... + rₙ·Com(Pₙ)
+//! Demonstrates: Com(r1*P1 + r2*P2 + ... + rn*Pn) = r1*Com(P1) + r2*Com(P2) + ... + rn*Com(Pn)
 
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
     ArkFr, ArkG1, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript, G1Routines, G2Routines, BN254,
@@ -14,40 +8,23 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
-use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    info!("Dory PCS - Homomorphic Combination Example");
-    info!("===========================================\n");
-
-    // Step 1: Setup
-    let max_log_n = 10;
-    info!(
-        "1. Generating transparent setup (max_log_n = {})...",
-        max_log_n
-    );
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
-    info!("   ✓ Setup complete\n");
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
-    // Parameters
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
-    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma); // 256
-    let num_vars = nu + sigma; // 8
+    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma);
+    let num_vars = nu + sigma;
     let num_polys = 5;
 
-    info!("2. Creating {} random polynomials...", num_polys);
-    info!("   Each polynomial: {} coefficients", poly_size);
     let polys: Vec<ArkworksPolynomial> = (0..num_polys)
         .map(|_| {
             let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
             ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs)
         })
         .collect();
-    info!("   ✓ Polynomials created\n");
 
-    // Step 3: Commit to each polynomial
-    info!("3. Computing individual commitments...");
     let commitments: Vec<_> = polys
         .iter()
         .map(|poly| {
@@ -55,17 +32,9 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
                 .unwrap()
         })
         .collect();
-    info!("   ✓ {} commitments computed\n", num_polys);
 
-    // Step 4: Generate random coefficients for linear combination
-    info!("4. Generating random combination coefficients...");
     let coeffs: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_polys).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
-    info!("   ✓ Coefficients: r₁, r₂, ..., r{}\n", num_polys);
 
-    // Step 5: Homomorphically combine commitments
-    info!("5. Combining commitments homomorphically...");
-
-    // Tier-2 (GT group): combined_tier2 = r₁·C₁ + r₂·C₂ + ... + r₅·C₅
     #[allow(clippy::op_ref)]
     let mut combined_tier2 = coeffs[0] * &commitments[0].0;
     for i in 1..num_polys {
@@ -74,7 +43,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         combined_tier2 = combined_tier2 + scaled;
     }
 
-    // Tier-1 (G1 group): For each row, combine the row commitments
     let num_rows = 1 << nu;
     let mut combined_tier1 = vec![ArkG1::identity(); num_rows];
     for i in 0..num_polys {
@@ -83,20 +51,11 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
             combined_tier1[row_idx] = combined_tier1[row_idx] + scaled;
         }
     }
-    info!("   ✓ Tier-2 combined (GT)");
-    info!("   ✓ Tier-1 combined ({} rows in G1)\n", num_rows);
 
-    // Step 6: Compute combined polynomial
-    info!(
-        "6. Computing combined polynomial: P = r₁·P₁ + r₂·P₂ + ... + r{}·P{}...",
-        num_polys, num_polys
-    );
     let mut combined_coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
     for poly_idx in 0..num_polys {
-        // Access coefficients through evaluation at hypercube vertices
         #[allow(clippy::needless_range_loop)]
         for coeff_idx in 0..poly_size {
-            // Create point that selects the coeff_idx-th vertex of the hypercube
             let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars)
                 .map(|bit_idx| {
                     if (coeff_idx >> bit_idx) & 1 == 1 {
@@ -114,41 +73,29 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         }
     }
     let combined_poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(combined_coeffs);
-    info!("   ✓ Combined polynomial computed\n");
 
-    // Step 7: Evaluate and verify consistency
-    info!("7. Verifying homomorphic property...");
     let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = combined_poly.evaluate(&point);
 
-    // Check that combined polynomial evaluation matches linear combination
     let mut expected_eval = ArkFr::zero();
     for i in 0..num_polys {
         let poly_eval = polys[i].evaluate(&point);
         expected_eval = expected_eval + coeffs[i].mul(&poly_eval);
     }
-    assert_eq!(
-        evaluation, expected_eval,
-        "Combined polynomial evaluation must match linear combination"
-    );
-    info!("   ✓ Evaluation matches: P(x) = Σ rᵢ·Pᵢ(x)\n");
+    assert_eq!(evaluation, expected_eval);
 
-    // Step 8: Generate proof
-    info!("8. Generating evaluation proof for combined polynomial...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-example");
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
+        ArkFr::zero(),
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("   ✓ Proof generated\n");
 
-    // Step 9: Verify
-    info!("9. Verifying proof with combined commitment...");
     let mut verifier_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-example");
     verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _>(
         combined_tier2,
@@ -158,14 +105,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         verifier_setup,
         &mut verifier_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("   ✓ Proof verified successfully!\n");
-
-    info!("===========================================");
-    info!("Homomorphic combination verified!");
-    info!(
-        "Combined {} polynomials using random coefficients",
-        num_polys
-    );
 
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
index 6e6bd27..97157a8 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
-//! Mixed-size homomorphic combination example for Dory commitments.
+//! Mixed-size homomorphic combination example for Dory commitments
 //!
-//! Demonstrates how to homomorphically combine two polynomials that only use a
-//! subset of the coefficient domain (sizes 5 and 20, padded to 32) and then
-//! produce and verify an evaluation proof for the combined commitment.
+//! Demonstrates homomorphic combination of polynomials with different matrix
+//! dimensions (sizes 16 and 4, combined in a 4x4 layout).
 
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
     ArkFr, ArkG1, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript, G1Routines, G2Routines, BN254,
@@ -10,14 +9,10 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::{Field, Group};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
-use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    info!("Dory PCS - Mixed-size Homomorphic Combination Example");
-
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(4);
 
-    info!("Creating two polynomials with logical sizes 16 and 4...");
     let mut coeffs_poly1 = vec![ArkFr::zero(); 16];
     let mut coeffs_poly2 = vec![ArkFr::zero(); 4];
     for coeff in coeffs_poly1.iter_mut() {
@@ -29,25 +24,17 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     let poly1 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs_poly1.clone());
     let poly2 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs_poly2.clone());
 
-    info!("Poly1: {:?}", poly1);
-    info!("Poly2: {:?}", poly2);
-
     let commitment1 = poly1
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(2, 2, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
     let commitment2 = poly2
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(1, 1, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
-    info!("✓ Commitments ready\n");
 
-    info!("Sampling random combination scalars r1, r2...");
     let coeff_scalars = [ArkFr::random(), ArkFr::random()];
 
-    info!("Combining tier-2 commitments (GT)...");
     let combined_tier2 = coeff_scalars[0] * commitment1.0 + coeff_scalars[1] * commitment2.0;
 
-    info!("Combining tier-1 commitments (G1 rows)...");
-
     let mut combined_tier1 = vec![ArkG1::identity(); 4];
     for (row_idx, row_commit) in commitment1.1.iter().enumerate() {
         combined_tier1[row_idx] = combined_tier1[row_idx] + (coeff_scalars[0] * row_commit);
@@ -56,7 +43,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         combined_tier1[row_idx] = combined_tier1[row_idx] + (coeff_scalars[1] * row_commit);
     }
 
-    info!("Building combined polynomial coefficients...");
     let mut combined_coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); 16];
     for idx in 0..16 {
         let term1 = coeff_scalars[0].mul(&coeffs_poly1[idx]);
@@ -72,8 +58,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     }
     let combined_poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(combined_coeffs);
 
-    info!("Combined polynomial: {:?}", combined_poly);
-
     let mut padded_poly2_coefficients = vec![ArkFr::zero(); 16];
     padded_poly2_coefficients[0] = coeffs_poly2[0];
     padded_poly2_coefficients[1] = coeffs_poly2[1];
@@ -81,11 +65,9 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     padded_poly2_coefficients[5] = coeffs_poly2[3];
     let padded_poly2 = ArkworksPolynomial::new(padded_poly2_coefficients);
 
-    info!("Evaluating combined polynomial at a random point...");
     let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..4).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = combined_poly.evaluate(&point);
 
-    info!("Checking that evaluation matches r1·P1(x) + r2·P2(x)...");
     let eval1 = poly1.evaluate(&point);
     let eval2 = padded_poly2.evaluate(&point);
     let eval3 = poly2.evaluate(&[point[0], point[2]])
@@ -96,22 +78,19 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     expected = expected + coeff_scalars[0].mul(&eval1);
     expected = expected + coeff_scalars[1].mul(&eval2);
     assert_eq!(evaluation, expected);
-    info!("✓ Evaluation matches linear combination\n");
 
-    info!("Generating evaluation proof with combined commitment...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-mixed");
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
+        ArkFr::zero(),
         2,
         2,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("✓ Proof generated\n");
 
-    info!("Verifying proof against combined tier-2 commitment...");
     let mut verifier_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-homomorphic-mixed");
     verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _>(
         combined_tier2,
@@ -121,14 +100,11 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         verifier_setup,
         &mut verifier_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("✓ Proof verified!");
 
-    info!("===========================================");
     let padded_poly_commitment = padded_poly2
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(2, 2, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
     assert_eq!(padded_poly_commitment.0, commitment2.0);
-    info!("✓ Padded poly commitment matches original poly2 commitment");
 
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/examples/non_square.rs b/examples/non_square.rs
index 7ba5226..9694c22 100644
--- a/examples/non_square.rs
+++ b/examples/non_square.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,8 @@
 //! Non-square matrix example for Dory commitments
 //!
-//! This example demonstrates that Dory supports non-square matrix layouts
-//! where the number of rows differs from the number of columns.
+//! Demonstrates that Dory supports non-square matrix layouts where nu < sigma.
 //!
-//! Constraint: nu ≤ sigma (rows ≤ columns)
-//! Matrix dimensions: 8×16 (nu=3, sigma=4, total 128 coefficients)
+//! Matrix dimensions: 8x16 (nu=3, sigma=4, total 128 coefficients)
 
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
     ArkFr, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript, G1Routines, G2Routines, BN254,
@@ -12,70 +10,36 @@ use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
-use tracing::info;
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    info!("Dory PCS - Non-Square Matrix Example");
-    info!("=====================================\n");
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
-    // Step 1: Setup
-    let max_log_n = 10;
-    info!(
-        "1. Generating transparent setup (max_log_n = {})...",
-        max_log_n
-    );
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
-    info!("   ✓ Setup complete\n");
-
-    // Step 2: Create polynomial with non-square matrix layout
-    // Non-square: nu = 3, sigma = 4 → 8 rows × 16 columns = 128 coefficients
     let nu = 3;
     let sigma = 4;
-    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma); // 2^7 = 128
-    let num_vars = nu + sigma; // 7
-
-    info!("2. Creating random polynomial...");
-    info!("   Matrix layout: {}×{} (NON-SQUARE)", 1 << nu, 1 << sigma);
-    info!("   Total coefficients: {}", poly_size);
-    info!("   Number of variables: {}", num_vars);
-    info!("   Constraint: nu ({}) ≤ sigma ({})", nu, sigma);
+    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma);
+    let num_vars = nu + sigma;
 
     let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
-    info!("   ✓ Polynomial created\n");
 
-    // Step 3: Commit
-    info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) =
         poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
-    info!(
-        "   ✓ Tier-1 commitment: {} row commitments (G1)",
-        tier_1.len()
-    );
-    info!("   ✓ Tier-2 commitment: final commitment (GT)\n");
 
-    // Step 4: Evaluation
     let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
-    info!("4. Evaluating polynomial at random point...");
-    info!("   ✓ Evaluation result computed\n");
 
-    // Step 5: Prove
-    info!("5. Generating evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-non-square-example");
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("   ✓ Proof generated (logarithmic size)\n");
 
-    // Step 6: Verify
-    info!("6. Verifying proof...");
     let mut verifier_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-non-square-example");
     verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _>(
         tier_2,
@@ -85,18 +49,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         verifier_setup,
         &mut verifier_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("   ✓ Proof verified successfully!\n");
-
-    info!("=====================================");
-    info!("Non-square matrix example completed!");
-    info!(
-        "Matrix: {}×{} ({}×{} = {} coefficients)",
-        1 << nu,
-        1 << sigma,
-        1 << nu,
-        1 << sigma,
-        poly_size
-    );
 
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/examples/zk_e2e.rs b/examples/zk_e2e.rs
index 8ddfb6d..0bf4162 100644
--- a/examples/zk_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/zk_e2e.rs
@@ -1,92 +1,47 @@
 //! Zero-knowledge end-to-end example of Dory polynomial commitment scheme
 //!
-//! This example demonstrates the ZK workflow where the prover generates a
-//! hiding proof. The only API difference from transparent mode is switching
-//! the mode type parameter from `Transparent` to `ZK`.
+//! Demonstrates the full ZK workflow where both the commitment and the proof
+//! are hiding. The `ZK` mode type parameter is used for both `commit()` and
+//! `prove()`.
 //!
-//! In ZK mode:
-//! - Protocol messages are blinded with random scalars
-//! - The proof contains additional sigma and scalar-product sub-proofs
-//! - The evaluation commitment (`y_com`) hides the actual evaluation value
-//!
-//! Matrix dimensions: 16×16 (nu=4, sigma=4, total 256 coefficients)
+//! Matrix dimensions: 16x16 (nu=4, sigma=4, total 256 coefficients)
 
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
     ArkFr, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript, G1Routines, G2Routines, BN254,
 };
 use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent, ZK};
-use tracing::info;
+use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, ZK};
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
-    info!("Dory PCS - Zero-Knowledge End-to-End Example");
-    info!("==============================================\n");
-
-    // Step 1: Setup (identical to transparent mode)
-    let max_log_n = 10;
-    info!("1. Generating setup (max_log_n = {})...", max_log_n);
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
-    info!("   Setup complete\n");
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
-    // Step 2: Create polynomial
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
-    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma); // 256
-    let num_vars = nu + sigma; // 8
-
-    info!("2. Creating random polynomial...");
-    info!("   Matrix layout: {}x{} (square)", 1 << nu, 1 << sigma);
-    info!("   Total coefficients: {}", poly_size);
+    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma);
+    let num_vars = nu + sigma;
 
     let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..poly_size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients);
-    info!("   Polynomial created\n");
 
-    // Step 3: Commit (identical to transparent mode)
-    info!("3. Computing polynomial commitment...");
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) =
-        poly.commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
-    info!("   Tier-1: {} row commitments", tier_1.len());
-    info!("   Tier-2: final GT commitment\n");
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) =
+        poly.commit::<BN254, ZK, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
 
-    // Step 4: Evaluate
     let point: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
     let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
-    info!("4. Evaluated polynomial at random point\n");
 
-    // Step 5: Prove in ZK mode
-    // The only API difference: `ZK` replaces `Transparent` as the mode parameter.
-    // This causes all protocol messages to be blinded with random scalars and
-    // generates additional sigma1, sigma2, and scalar-product sub-proofs.
-    info!("5. Generating ZK evaluation proof...");
     let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-zk-example");
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
         &mut prover_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("   Proof generated");
-    info!(
-        "   ZK sub-proofs present: e2={}, y_com={}, sigma1={}, sigma2={}, scalar_product={}",
-        proof.e2.is_some(),
-        proof.y_com.is_some(),
-        proof.sigma1_proof.is_some(),
-        proof.sigma2_proof.is_some(),
-        proof.scalar_product_proof.is_some(),
-    );
-    info!(
-        "   {} reduce rounds (logarithmic)\n",
-        proof.first_messages.len()
-    );
 
-    // Step 6: Verify (identical call signature to transparent mode)
-    // The verifier detects ZK mode from the proof's e2/y_com fields.
-    info!("6. Verifying ZK proof...");
     let mut verifier_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-zk-example");
     verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _>(
         tier_2,
@@ -96,10 +51,6 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         verifier_setup,
         &mut verifier_transcript,
     )?;
-    info!("   Proof verified successfully!\n");
-
-    info!("==============================================");
-    info!("ZK example completed successfully!");
 
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/examples/zk_statistical.rs b/examples/zk_statistical.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ba876f7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/zk_statistical.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,513 @@
+//! Statistical tests for zero-knowledge property of Dory PCS
+//!
+//! Verifies that proof elements are statistically indistinguishable from uniform
+//! random regardless of the witness (polynomial) distribution.
+//!
+//! ```sh
+//! cargo run --release --features "backends zk" --example zk_statistical
+//! ```
+
+use ark_serialize::CanonicalSerialize;
+use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{
+    ArkFr, ArkworksPolynomial, Blake2bTranscript, G1Routines, G2Routines, BN254,
+};
+use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
+use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
+use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, setup, verify, DoryProof, ZK};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use tracing::info;
+
+const NUM_BUCKETS: usize = 16;
+const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 1000;
+/// chi-squared critical value: df=15, alpha=0.001 (Bonferroni-safe for ~120 elements)
+const CHI2_CRITICAL: f64 = 37.70;
+
+fn random_polynomial(size: usize) -> ArkworksPolynomial {
+    let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
+    ArkworksPolynomial::new(coefficients)
+}
+
+fn random_point(num_vars: usize) -> Vec<ArkFr> {
+    (0..num_vars).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect()
+}
+
+fn fresh_transcript() -> Blake2bTranscript<BN254> {
+    Blake2bTranscript::new(b"dory-test")
+}
+
+struct BucketTracker {
+    buckets: HashMap<String, Vec<usize>>,
+}
+
+impl BucketTracker {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            buckets: HashMap::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn record(&mut self, name: &str, bucket: usize) {
+        self.buckets
+            .entry(name.to_string())
+            .or_insert_with(|| vec![0; NUM_BUCKETS])[bucket] += 1;
+    }
+
+    fn chi_squared(&self, name: &str, expected: f64) -> Option<f64> {
+        self.buckets.get(name).map(|buckets| {
+            buckets
+                .iter()
+                .map(|&observed| {
+                    let diff = observed as f64 - expected;
+                    diff * diff / expected
+                })
+                .sum()
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn all_names(&self) -> Vec<String> {
+        let mut names: Vec<_> = self.buckets.keys().cloned().collect();
+        names.sort();
+        names
+    }
+}
+
+fn bucket_from_serializable<T: CanonicalSerialize>(elem: &T) -> usize {
+    let mut bytes = Vec::new();
+    elem.serialize_compressed(&mut bytes).unwrap();
+    (bytes[0] as usize) % NUM_BUCKETS
+}
+
+type ArkDoryProof = DoryProof<
+    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG1,
+    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG2,
+    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
+>;
+
+fn collect_full_zk_proof_stats(proof: &ArkDoryProof, tracker: &mut BucketTracker) {
+    tracker.record("zk_vmv_c", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.c));
+    tracker.record("zk_vmv_d2", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.d2));
+    tracker.record("zk_vmv_e1", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.e1));
+
+    if let Some(ref e2) = proof.e2 {
+        tracker.record("zk_vmv_e2", bucket_from_serializable(e2));
+    }
+    if let Some(ref y_com) = proof.y_com {
+        tracker.record("zk_vmv_y_com", bucket_from_serializable(y_com));
+    }
+
+    for (i, msg) in proof.first_messages.iter().enumerate() {
+        let prefix = format!("zk_first_{i}");
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_d1_left"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d1_left),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_d1_right"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d1_right),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_d2_left"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d2_left),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_d2_right"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d2_right),
+        );
+    }
+
+    for (i, msg) in proof.second_messages.iter().enumerate() {
+        let prefix = format!("zk_second_{i}");
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_c_plus"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.c_plus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_c_minus"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.c_minus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_e1_plus"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e1_plus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_e1_minus"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e1_minus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_e2_plus"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e2_plus),
+        );
+        tracker.record(
+            &format!("{prefix}_e2_minus"),
+            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e2_minus),
+        );
+    }
+
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_final_e1",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.final_message.e1),
+    );
+    tracker.record(
+        "zk_final_e2",
+        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.final_message.e2),
+    );
+
+    if let Some(ref sigma1) = proof.sigma1_proof {
+        tracker.record("sigma1_a1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.a1));
+        tracker.record("sigma1_a2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.a2));
+        tracker.record("sigma1_z1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z1));
+        tracker.record("sigma1_z2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z2));
+        tracker.record("sigma1_z3", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z3));
+    }
+
+    if let Some(ref sigma2) = proof.sigma2_proof {
+        tracker.record("sigma2_a", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.a));
+        tracker.record("sigma2_z1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.z1));
+        tracker.record("sigma2_z2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.z2));
+    }
+
+    if let Some(ref sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_p1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.p1));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_p2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.p2));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_q", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.q));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_r", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_e1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.e1));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_e2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.e2));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_r1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r1));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_r2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r2));
+        tracker.record("zk_sp_r3", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r3));
+    }
+}
+
+fn prove_verify_collect(
+    poly: &ArkworksPolynomial,
+    point: &[ArkFr],
+    nu: usize,
+    sigma: usize,
+    prover_setup: &dory_pcs::ProverSetup<BN254>,
+    verifier_setup: &dory_pcs::VerifierSetup<BN254>,
+    tracker: &mut BucketTracker,
+) {
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, prover_setup)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let evaluation = poly.evaluate(point);
+    let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    let (proof, _) = create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
+        poly,
+        point,
+        Some(tier_1),
+        commit_blind,
+        nu,
+        sigma,
+        prover_setup,
+        &mut transcript,
+    )
+    .unwrap();
+
+    let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
+    verify::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _>(
+        tier_2,
+        evaluation,
+        point,
+        &proof,
+        verifier_setup.clone(),
+        &mut verifier_transcript,
+    )
+    .expect("proof verification failed");
+
+    collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, tracker);
+}
+
+fn two_sample_chi_squared(a: &[usize], b: &[usize]) -> f64 {
+    let n_a: f64 = a.iter().sum::<usize>() as f64;
+    let n_b: f64 = b.iter().sum::<usize>() as f64;
+    let n_total = n_a + n_b;
+
+    a.iter()
+        .zip(b.iter())
+        .map(|(&obs_a, &obs_b)| {
+            let pooled = obs_a as f64 + obs_b as f64;
+            if pooled < 1.0 {
+                return 0.0;
+            }
+            let expected_a = pooled * n_a / n_total;
+            let expected_b = pooled * n_b / n_total;
+            let term_a = if expected_a > 0.0 {
+                (obs_a as f64 - expected_a).powi(2) / expected_a
+            } else {
+                0.0
+            };
+            let term_b = if expected_b > 0.0 {
+                (obs_b as f64 - expected_b).powi(2) / expected_b
+            } else {
+                0.0
+            };
+            term_a + term_b
+        })
+        .sum()
+}
+
+fn assert_uniformity(trackers: &[(&str, &BucketTracker)], expected: f64) {
+    let mut failures = Vec::new();
+
+    for &(label, tracker) in trackers {
+        for name in tracker.all_names() {
+            if let Some(chi2) = tracker.chi_squared(&name, expected) {
+                if chi2 >= CHI2_CRITICAL {
+                    failures.push(format!(
+                        "{label}/{name}: chi2={chi2:.2} >= {CHI2_CRITICAL:.2}"
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    assert!(
+        failures.is_empty(),
+        "ZK statistical test failed - {} elements showed non-uniform distribution:\n{}",
+        failures.len(),
+        failures.join("\n")
+    );
+}
+
+fn assert_witness_independence(trackers: &[(&str, &BucketTracker)]) {
+    let mut failures = Vec::new();
+
+    for i in 0..trackers.len() {
+        for j in (i + 1)..trackers.len() {
+            let (label_a, tracker_a) = trackers[i];
+            let (label_b, tracker_b) = trackers[j];
+
+            for name in tracker_a.all_names() {
+                let Some(buckets_a) = tracker_a.buckets.get(&name) else {
+                    continue;
+                };
+                let Some(buckets_b) = tracker_b.buckets.get(&name) else {
+                    continue;
+                };
+
+                let chi2 = two_sample_chi_squared(buckets_a, buckets_b);
+                if chi2 >= CHI2_CRITICAL {
+                    failures.push(format!(
+                        "{label_a} vs {label_b}/{name}: chi2={chi2:.2} >= {CHI2_CRITICAL:.2}"
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    assert!(
+        failures.is_empty(),
+        "ZK witness independence test failed - {} elements showed witness-dependent distribution:\n{}",
+        failures.len(),
+        failures.join("\n")
+    );
+}
+
+fn test_statistical_indistinguishability(
+    prover_setup: &dory_pcs::ProverSetup<BN254>,
+    verifier_setup: &dory_pcs::VerifierSetup<BN254>,
+) {
+    let nu = 2;
+    let sigma = 2;
+    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma);
+    let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
+
+    let mut tracker_zeros = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_ones = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_random = BucketTracker::new();
+
+    for _ in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
+        let zeros = ArkworksPolynomial::new(vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size]);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &zeros,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_zeros,
+        );
+
+        let ones = ArkworksPolynomial::new(vec![ArkFr::one(); poly_size]);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &ones,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_ones,
+        );
+
+        let random = random_polynomial(poly_size);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &random,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_random,
+        );
+    }
+
+    let expected = NUM_TRIALS as f64 / NUM_BUCKETS as f64;
+    assert_uniformity(
+        &[
+            ("zeros", &tracker_zeros),
+            ("ones", &tracker_ones),
+            ("random", &tracker_random),
+        ],
+        expected,
+    );
+}
+
+fn test_statistical_indistinguishability_non_square(
+    prover_setup: &dory_pcs::ProverSetup<BN254>,
+    verifier_setup: &dory_pcs::VerifierSetup<BN254>,
+) {
+    let nu = 1;
+    let sigma = 3;
+    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma);
+    let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
+
+    let mut tracker_zeros = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_ones = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_random = BucketTracker::new();
+
+    for _ in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
+        let zeros = ArkworksPolynomial::new(vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size]);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &zeros,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_zeros,
+        );
+
+        let ones = ArkworksPolynomial::new(vec![ArkFr::one(); poly_size]);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &ones,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_ones,
+        );
+
+        let random = random_polynomial(poly_size);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &random,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_random,
+        );
+    }
+
+    let expected = NUM_TRIALS as f64 / NUM_BUCKETS as f64;
+    assert_uniformity(
+        &[
+            ("zeros", &tracker_zeros),
+            ("ones", &tracker_ones),
+            ("random", &tracker_random),
+        ],
+        expected,
+    );
+}
+
+fn test_witness_independence(
+    prover_setup: &dory_pcs::ProverSetup<BN254>,
+    verifier_setup: &dory_pcs::VerifierSetup<BN254>,
+) {
+    let nu = 2;
+    let sigma = 2;
+    let poly_size = 1 << (nu + sigma);
+    let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
+
+    let mut tracker_zeros = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_ones = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_skewed = BucketTracker::new();
+    let mut tracker_uniform = BucketTracker::new();
+
+    for _ in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
+        let zeros = ArkworksPolynomial::new(vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size]);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &zeros,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_zeros,
+        );
+
+        let ones = ArkworksPolynomial::new(vec![ArkFr::one(); poly_size]);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &ones,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_ones,
+        );
+
+        let mut skewed_coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
+        skewed_coeffs[0] = ArkFr::from_u64(42);
+        let skewed = ArkworksPolynomial::new(skewed_coeffs);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &skewed,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_skewed,
+        );
+
+        let uniform = random_polynomial(poly_size);
+        prove_verify_collect(
+            &uniform,
+            &point,
+            nu,
+            sigma,
+            prover_setup,
+            verifier_setup,
+            &mut tracker_uniform,
+        );
+    }
+
+    assert_witness_independence(&[
+        ("zeros", &tracker_zeros),
+        ("ones", &tracker_ones),
+        ("skewed", &tracker_skewed),
+        ("uniform", &tracker_uniform),
+    ]);
+}
+
+fn main() {
+    tracing_subscriber::fmt::init();
+
+    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(6);
+
+    info!("[1/3] statistical indistinguishability (square, nu=2 sigma=2)...");
+    test_statistical_indistinguishability(&prover_setup, &verifier_setup);
+    info!("      PASS");
+
+    info!("[2/3] statistical indistinguishability (non-square, nu=1 sigma=3)...");
+    test_statistical_indistinguishability_non_square(&prover_setup, &verifier_setup);
+    info!("      PASS");
+
+    info!("[3/3] witness independence (4 distributions, pairwise chi-squared)...");
+    test_witness_independence(&prover_setup, &verifier_setup);
+    info!("      PASS");
+}
diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
index 81d1cfd..875de23 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_poly.rs
@@ -60,12 +60,13 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
         nu: usize,
         sigma: usize,
         setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Option<Vec<ArkFr>>), DoryError>
+    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, ArkFr), DoryError>
     where
         E: PairingCurve,
         Mo: Mode,
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
         E::G1: Group<Scalar = ArkFr>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = ArkFr>,
     {
         let expected_len = 1 << (nu + sigma);
         if self.coefficients.len() != expected_len {
@@ -79,20 +80,21 @@ impl Polynomial<ArkFr> for ArkworksPolynomial {
         let num_cols = 1 << sigma;
         let g1 = &setup.g1_vec[..num_cols];
 
-        let blinds: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..num_rows).map(|_| Mo::sample()).collect();
-
+        // Row commitments are always unblinded (internal to prover)
         let row_commitments: Vec<E::G1> = (0..num_rows)
             .map(|i| {
                 let row = &self.coefficients[i * num_cols..(i + 1) * num_cols];
-                Mo::mask(M1::msm(g1, row), &setup.h1, &blinds[i])
+                M1::msm(g1, row)
             })
             .collect();
 
-        let commitment = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&row_commitments, &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows]);
+        let tier_2 = E::multi_pair_g2_setup(&row_commitments, &setup.g2_vec[..num_rows]);
 
-        let opt_blinds = if Mo::BLINDING { Some(blinds) } else { None };
+        // Single GT-level blind: commitment += r_d1 * HT
+        let r_d1: ArkFr = Mo::sample();
+        let commitment = Mo::mask(tier_2, &setup.ht, &r_d1);
 
-        Ok((commitment, row_commitments, opt_blinds))
+        Ok((commitment, row_commitments, r_d1))
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/evaluation_proof.rs b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
index 7ea9889..f68366a 100644
--- a/src/evaluation_proof.rs
+++ b/src/evaluation_proof.rs
@@ -56,6 +56,8 @@ use crate::setup::{ProverSetup, VerifierSetup};
 /// - `polynomial`: Polynomial to prove evaluation for
 /// - `point`: Evaluation point (length nu + sigma)
 /// - `row_commitments`: Optional precomputed row commitments from polynomial.commit()
+/// - `commit_blind`: GT-level blinding scalar from `commit()`. Ignored when
+///   `row_commitments` is `None` (the blind is computed internally in that case).
 /// - `nu`: Log₂ of number of rows (constraint: nu ≤ sigma)
 /// - `sigma`: Log₂ of number of columns
 /// - `setup`: Prover setup
@@ -77,6 +79,7 @@ pub fn create_evaluation_proof<F, E, M1, M2, T, P, Mo>(
     polynomial: &P,
     point: &[F],
     row_commitments: Option<Vec<E::G1>>,
+    commit_blind: F,
     nu: usize,
     sigma: usize,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
@@ -109,9 +112,12 @@ where
         });
     }
 
-    let row_commitments = match row_commitments {
-        Some(rc) => rc,
-        None => polynomial.commit::<E, Mo, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?.1,
+    let (row_commitments, commit_blind) = match row_commitments {
+        Some(rc) => (rc, commit_blind),
+        None => {
+            let (_, rc, blind) = polynomial.commit::<E, Mo, M1>(nu, sigma, setup)?;
+            (rc, blind)
+        }
     };
 
     let (left_vec, right_vec) = polynomial.compute_evaluation_vectors(point, nu, sigma);
@@ -182,7 +188,7 @@ where
         padded_left_vec,        // s2 = left_vec (padded)
         setup,
     );
-    prover_state.set_initial_blinds(r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2);
+    prover_state.set_initial_blinds(commit_blind, r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2);
 
     let num_rounds = nu.max(sigma);
     let mut first_messages = Vec::with_capacity(num_rounds);
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index aef27f4..2769838 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -46,13 +46,13 @@
 //! let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(max_log_n);
 //!
 //! // 2. Commit to polynomial
-//! let (tier_2_commitment, tier_1_commitments, _blinds) = polynomial
+//! let (tier_2_commitment, tier_1_commitments, commit_blind) = polynomial
 //!     .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
 //!
 //! // 3. Generate evaluation proof
 //! let mut prover_transcript = Blake2bTranscript::new(b"domain-separation");
 //! let proof = prove::<_, BN254, G1Routines, G2Routines, _, _, Transparent>(
-//!     &polynomial, &point, tier_1_commitments, nu, sigma,
+//!     &polynomial, &point, tier_1_commitments, commit_blind, nu, sigma,
 //!     &prover_setup, &mut prover_transcript
 //! )?;
 //!
@@ -230,14 +230,15 @@ where
 /// tier-1 commitments (row commitments).
 ///
 /// # Workflow
-/// 1. Call `polynomial.commit(nu, sigma, setup)` to get `(tier_2, row_commitments)`
-/// 2. Call this function with the `row_commitments` to create the proof
+/// 1. Call `polynomial.commit(nu, sigma, setup)` to get `(tier_2, row_commitments, commit_blind)`
+/// 2. Call this function with the `row_commitments` and `commit_blind` to create the proof
 /// 3. Use `tier_2` for verification via the `verify()` function
 ///
 /// # Parameters
 /// - `polynomial`: Polynomial implementing MultilinearLagrange trait
 /// - `point`: Evaluation point (length must equal nu + sigma)
 /// - `row_commitments`: Tier-1 commitments (row commitments in G1) from `polynomial.commit()`
+/// - `commit_blind`: GT-level blinding scalar from `polynomial.commit()` (zero in Transparent mode)
 /// - `nu`: Log₂ of number of rows (constraint: nu ≤ sigma for non-square matrices)
 /// - `sigma`: Log₂ of number of columns
 /// - `setup`: Prover setup
@@ -268,6 +269,7 @@ pub fn prove<F, E, M1, M2, P, T, Mo>(
     polynomial: &P,
     point: &[F],
     row_commitments: Vec<E::G1>,
+    commit_blind: F,
     nu: usize,
     sigma: usize,
     setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
@@ -289,6 +291,7 @@ where
         polynomial,
         point,
         Some(row_commitments),
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         setup,
diff --git a/src/primitives/poly.rs b/src/primitives/poly.rs
index 1f1b951..959025a 100644
--- a/src/primitives/poly.rs
+++ b/src/primitives/poly.rs
@@ -64,22 +64,24 @@ pub trait Polynomial<F: Field> {
     /// # Tier 1 (Row Commitments)
     /// For each row i: `row_commit[i] = MSM(g1_generators[0..2^sigma], row_coefficients[i])`
     ///
-    /// In ZK mode (`Mo = ZK`), each row commitment is additionally blinded:
-    /// `row_commit[i] += H₁ · blind[i]` where `blind[i]` is a fresh random scalar.
+    /// Row commitments are always unblinded (internal to the prover, never exposed).
     ///
     /// # Tier 2 (Final Commitment)
     /// `commitment = Σ e(row_commit[i], g2_generators[i])` for i in 0..2^nu
     ///
+    /// In ZK mode (`Mo = ZK`), the tier-2 commitment is blinded with a single GT-level blind:
+    /// `commitment += r_d1 * HT` where `r_d1` is a fresh random scalar and `HT = e(H₁, H₂)`.
+    ///
     /// # Parameters
     /// - `nu`: Log₂ of number of rows
     /// - `sigma`: Log₂ of number of columns
     /// - `setup`: Prover setup containing generators
     ///
     /// # Returns
-    /// `(commitment, row_commitments, blinds)` where:
-    /// - `commitment`: Final commitment in GT
-    /// - `row_commitments`: Intermediate row commitments in G1 (used in opening proof)
-    /// - `blinds`: Per-row blinding scalars in ZK mode (`Some`), or `None` in Transparent mode
+    /// `(commitment, row_commitments, commit_blind)` where:
+    /// - `commitment`: Final commitment in GT (blinded in ZK mode)
+    /// - `row_commitments`: Intermediate unblinded row commitments in G1 (used in opening proof)
+    /// - `commit_blind`: GT-level blinding scalar (`r_d1`); zero in Transparent mode
     ///
     /// # Errors
     /// Returns error if coefficient length doesn't match 2^(nu + sigma) or if setup is insufficient.
@@ -89,12 +91,13 @@ pub trait Polynomial<F: Field> {
         nu: usize,
         sigma: usize,
         setup: &ProverSetup<E>,
-    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, Option<Vec<F>>), DoryError>
+    ) -> Result<(E::GT, Vec<E::G1>, F), DoryError>
     where
         E: PairingCurve,
         Mo: Mode,
         M1: DoryRoutines<E::G1>,
-        E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>;
+        E::G1: Group<Scalar = F>,
+        E::GT: Group<Scalar = F>;
 }
 
 /// Compute multilinear Lagrange basis evaluations at a point
diff --git a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
index c59ef92..e9b0fcf 100644
--- a/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
+++ b/src/reduce_and_fold.rs
@@ -168,15 +168,16 @@ where
         }
     }
 
-    /// Set initial VMV blinds (r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2).
+    /// Set initial VMV blinds (r_d1, r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2).
     pub fn set_initial_blinds(
         &mut self,
+        r_d1: Scalar<E>,
         r_c: Scalar<E>,
         r_d2: Scalar<E>,
         r_e1: Scalar<E>,
         r_e2: Scalar<E>,
     ) {
-        (self.r_c, self.r_d2, self.r_e1, self.r_e2) = (r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2);
+        (self.r_d1, self.r_c, self.r_d2, self.r_e1, self.r_e2) = (r_d1, r_c, r_d2, r_e1, r_e2);
     }
 
     /// Compute first reduce message for current round
@@ -363,9 +364,7 @@ where
     ///
     /// In ZK mode, E₁ and E₂ are additionally blinded with fresh randomness so
     /// that the folded vectors `v₁[0]`, `v₂[0]` cannot be recovered from the
-    /// proof. These blinds do not affect the scalar product proof or the
-    /// accumulated `r_c` — they only add entropy to the Fiat-Shamir transcript
-    /// from which the `d` challenge is derived.
+    /// proof.
     #[tracing::instrument(skip_all, name = "DoryProverState::compute_final_message")]
     pub fn compute_final_message<M1, M2>(
         &mut self,
diff --git a/src/setup.rs b/src/setup.rs
index 0012c79..602261c 100644
--- a/src/setup.rs
+++ b/src/setup.rs
@@ -75,9 +75,6 @@ pub struct VerifierSetup<E: PairingCurve> {
     /// h_t = e(h₁, h₂)
     pub ht: E::GT,
 
-    /// e(H1, Γ2,fin) - precomputed for ZK verification
-    #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-    pub h1_g2_fin: E::GT,
     /// Maximum log₂ of polynomial size supported
     pub max_log_n: usize,
 }
@@ -170,8 +167,6 @@ impl<E: PairingCurve> ProverSetup<E> {
             h1: self.h1,
             h2: self.h2,
             ht: self.ht,
-            #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-            h1_g2_fin: E::pair(&self.h1, &self.g2_vec[0]),
             max_log_n: max_num_rounds * 2, // Since square matrices: max_log_n = 2 * max_nu
         }
     }
@@ -239,14 +234,7 @@ fn get_storage_path(max_log_n: usize) -> Option<PathBuf> {
 
     cache_directory.map(|mut path| {
         path.push("dory");
-        #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-        {
-            path.push(format!("dory_{max_log_n}_zk.urs"));
-        }
-        #[cfg(not(feature = "zk"))]
-        {
-            path.push(format!("dory_{max_log_n}.urs"));
-        }
+        path.push(format!("dory_{max_log_n}.urs"));
         path
     })
 }
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
index 839c016..0235541 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/evaluation.rs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_small() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &setup,
@@ -58,7 +59,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -67,6 +68,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_with_precomputed_commitment() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &setup,
@@ -104,7 +106,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
     let expected_eval = poly.evaluate(&point);
     assert_eq!(expected_eval, ArkFr::from_u64(7));
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -113,6 +115,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_constant_polynomial() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &setup,
@@ -147,7 +150,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -156,6 +159,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_wrong_evaluation_fails() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &setup,
@@ -188,7 +192,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let poly = random_polynomial(4);
         let point = random_point(2);
 
-        let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
             .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(1, 1, &setup)
             .unwrap();
 
@@ -197,6 +201,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
+            commit_blind,
             1,
             1,
             &setup,
@@ -224,7 +229,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
         let poly = random_polynomial(64);
         let point = random_point(6);
 
-        let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
             .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(3, 3, &setup)
             .unwrap();
 
@@ -233,6 +238,7 @@ fn test_evaluation_proof_different_sizes() {
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
+            commit_blind,
             3,
             3,
             &setup,
@@ -263,7 +269,7 @@ fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -275,6 +281,7 @@ fn test_multiple_evaluations_same_commitment() {
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1.clone(),
+            commit_blind,
             nu,
             sigma,
             &setup,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
index 454c405..6a4fb2d 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/homomorphic.rs
@@ -90,6 +90,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_e2e() {
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
+        ArkFr::zero(),
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -179,6 +180,7 @@ fn test_homomorphic_combination_small() {
         &combined_poly,
         &point,
         combined_tier1,
+        ArkFr::zero(),
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
index 5a76f68..a8e61ba 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/integration.rs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ fn test_full_workflow() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ fn test_full_workflow() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -60,7 +61,7 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -69,6 +70,7 @@ fn test_workflow_without_precommitment() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -98,7 +100,7 @@ fn test_batched_proofs() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -110,6 +112,7 @@ fn test_batched_proofs() {
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1.clone(),
+            commit_blind,
             nu,
             sigma,
             &prover_setup,
@@ -153,7 +156,7 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -162,6 +165,7 @@ fn test_linear_polynomial() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -196,7 +200,7 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -205,6 +209,7 @@ fn test_zero_polynomial() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -239,11 +244,11 @@ fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (commitment1, _, _) = poly1
+    let (commitment1, _, _commit_blind) = poly1
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
-    let (_, tier_1_poly2, _) = poly2
+    let (_, tier_1_poly2, commit_blind) = poly2
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -252,6 +257,7 @@ fn test_soundness_wrong_commitment() {
         &poly2,
         &point,
         tier_1_poly2,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/mod.rs b/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
index cf480e8..bb7042c 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/mod.rs
@@ -20,8 +20,6 @@ pub mod setup;
 pub mod soundness;
 #[cfg(feature = "zk")]
 pub mod zk;
-#[cfg(feature = "zk")]
-pub mod zk_statistical;
 
 pub fn random_polynomial(size: usize) -> ArkworksPolynomial {
     let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
index 0b8f6a9..2254f6c 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/non_square.rs
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
     let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_eq_sigma_minus_1() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -61,7 +62,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
     let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
-    let (_, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (_, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
@@ -70,6 +71,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_nu_greater_than_sigma_rejected() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -95,7 +97,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
     let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
@@ -104,6 +106,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_small() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -143,7 +146,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
     let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
     let point = random_point(num_vars);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .expect("Commitment should succeed");
 
@@ -152,6 +155,7 @@ fn test_non_square_matrix_very_rectangular() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs b/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
index e3b191e..4e454a3 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/serialization.rs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ fn make_transparent_proof() -> (
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
     let point = random_point(4);
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
         .unwrap();
     let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ fn make_transparent_proof() -> (
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         2,
         2,
         &setup,
@@ -81,7 +82,7 @@ fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_verifies() {
 
     let poly = random_polynomial(16);
     let point = random_point(4);
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
         .unwrap();
 
@@ -90,6 +91,7 @@ fn test_transparent_proof_roundtrip_verifies() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         2,
         2,
         &setup,
@@ -130,7 +132,7 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
 
         let poly = random_polynomial(16);
         let point = random_point(4);
-        let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
             .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
             .unwrap();
 
@@ -139,6 +141,7 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
+            commit_blind,
             2,
             2,
             &setup,
@@ -192,7 +195,7 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
 
         let poly = random_polynomial(16);
         let point = random_point(4);
-        let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+        let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
             .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(2, 2, &setup)
             .unwrap();
 
@@ -201,6 +204,7 @@ mod zk_roundtrip {
             &poly,
             &point,
             tier_1,
+            commit_blind,
             2,
             2,
             &setup,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
index fd28da1..27a1097 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/soundness.rs
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ fn create_valid_proof_components(
     let poly = random_polynomial(size);
     let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ fn create_valid_proof_components(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
index 351e217..9915a6d 100644
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
+++ b/tests/arkworks/zk.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use ark_bn254::{Fq12, Fr, G1Projective, G2Projective};
 use ark_ff::UniformRand;
 use dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::{ArkFr, ArkG1, ArkG2, ArkGT};
 use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, Transparent, ZK};
+use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, prove, setup, verify, ZK};
 
 #[test]
 fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ fn test_zk_full_workflow() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -59,8 +60,8 @@ fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
     let nu = 1;
     let sigma = 1;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(2);
@@ -71,6 +72,7 @@ fn test_zk_small_polynomial() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -103,8 +105,8 @@ fn test_zk_larger_polynomial() {
     let nu = 5;
     let sigma = 5;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(10);
@@ -115,6 +117,7 @@ fn test_zk_larger_polynomial() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -148,8 +151,8 @@ fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
     let nu = 3;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(7); // nu + sigma = 7
@@ -160,6 +163,7 @@ fn test_zk_non_square_matrix() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -192,8 +196,8 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(4);
@@ -205,6 +209,7 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         Some(tier_1),
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -243,8 +248,8 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
     let nu = 2;
     let sigma = 2;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(4);
@@ -256,6 +261,7 @@ fn test_zk_tampered_e2_rejected() {
             &poly,
             &point,
             Some(tier_1),
+            commit_blind,
             nu,
             sigma,
             &prover_setup,
@@ -289,8 +295,8 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation_larger() {
     let nu = 4;
     let sigma = 4;
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
 
     let point = random_point(8);
@@ -301,6 +307,7 @@ fn test_zk_hidden_evaluation_larger() {
         &poly,
         &point,
         Some(tier_1),
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -346,14 +353,15 @@ fn create_valid_zk_proof_components(
     let poly = random_polynomial(size);
     let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
 
-    let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-        .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
+    let (tier_2, tier_1, commit_blind) = poly
+        .commit::<BN254, ZK, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
         .unwrap();
     let mut prover_transcript = fresh_transcript();
     let (proof, _) = prove::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
         &poly,
         &point,
         tier_1,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
diff --git a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs b/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index b920586..0000000
--- a/tests/arkworks/zk_statistical.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,502 +0,0 @@
-//! Statistical tests for zero-knowledge property of Dory PCS
-//!
-//! Verifies that proof elements are statistically indistinguishable from uniform
-//! random regardless of the witness (polynomial) distribution.
-
-use super::*;
-use ark_serialize::CanonicalSerialize;
-use dory_pcs::primitives::arithmetic::Field;
-use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
-use dory_pcs::{create_evaluation_proof, setup, verify, DoryProof, Transparent, ZK};
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-
-const NUM_BUCKETS: usize = 16;
-
-/// Distribution tracker for statistical analysis
-struct BucketTracker {
-    buckets: HashMap<String, Vec<usize>>,
-}
-
-impl BucketTracker {
-    fn new() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            buckets: HashMap::new(),
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn record(&mut self, name: &str, bucket: usize) {
-        self.buckets
-            .entry(name.to_string())
-            .or_insert_with(|| vec![0; NUM_BUCKETS])[bucket] += 1;
-    }
-
-    fn chi_squared(&self, name: &str, expected: f64) -> Option<f64> {
-        self.buckets.get(name).map(|buckets| {
-            buckets
-                .iter()
-                .map(|&observed| {
-                    let diff = observed as f64 - expected;
-                    diff * diff / expected
-                })
-                .sum()
-        })
-    }
-
-    fn all_names(&self) -> Vec<String> {
-        let mut names: Vec<_> = self.buckets.keys().cloned().collect();
-        names.sort();
-        names
-    }
-}
-
-/// Extract low bytes from serializable element for bucketing
-fn bucket_from_serializable<T: CanonicalSerialize>(elem: &T) -> usize {
-    let mut bytes = Vec::new();
-    elem.serialize_compressed(&mut bytes).unwrap();
-    // Use first byte for primary bucket
-    (bytes[0] as usize) % NUM_BUCKETS
-}
-
-type ArkDoryProof = DoryProof<
-    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG1,
-    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkG2,
-    dory_pcs::backends::arkworks::ArkGT,
->;
-
-/// Collect bucket statistics from a full ZK proof (with hidden y)
-fn collect_full_zk_proof_stats(proof: &ArkDoryProof, tracker: &mut BucketTracker) {
-    // VMV message elements
-    tracker.record("zk_vmv_c", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.c));
-    tracker.record("zk_vmv_d2", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.d2));
-    tracker.record("zk_vmv_e1", bucket_from_serializable(&proof.vmv_message.e1));
-
-    // ZK-specific fields from proof
-    if let Some(ref e2) = proof.e2 {
-        tracker.record("zk_vmv_e2", bucket_from_serializable(e2));
-    }
-    if let Some(ref y_com) = proof.y_com {
-        tracker.record("zk_vmv_y_com", bucket_from_serializable(y_com));
-    }
-
-    // First reduce messages (D values only - e1_beta/e2_beta are public)
-    for (i, msg) in proof.first_messages.iter().enumerate() {
-        let prefix = format!("zk_first_{}", i);
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_d1_left", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d1_left),
-        );
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_d1_right", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d1_right),
-        );
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_d2_left", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d2_left),
-        );
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_d2_right", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.d2_right),
-        );
-    }
-
-    // Second reduce messages
-    for (i, msg) in proof.second_messages.iter().enumerate() {
-        let prefix = format!("zk_second_{}", i);
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_c_plus", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.c_plus),
-        );
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_c_minus", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.c_minus),
-        );
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_e1_plus", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e1_plus),
-        );
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_e1_minus", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e1_minus),
-        );
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_e2_plus", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e2_plus),
-        );
-        tracker.record(
-            &format!("{}_e2_minus", prefix),
-            bucket_from_serializable(&msg.e2_minus),
-        );
-    }
-
-    // Final message
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_final_e1",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.final_message.e1),
-    );
-    tracker.record(
-        "zk_final_e2",
-        bucket_from_serializable(&proof.final_message.e2),
-    );
-
-    // Sigma1 proof (proves y_com and E2 commit to same y)
-    if let Some(ref sigma1) = proof.sigma1_proof {
-        tracker.record("sigma1_a1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.a1));
-        tracker.record("sigma1_a2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.a2));
-        tracker.record("sigma1_z1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z1));
-        tracker.record("sigma1_z2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z2));
-        tracker.record("sigma1_z3", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma1.z3));
-    }
-
-    // Sigma2 proof (proves VMV relation)
-    if let Some(ref sigma2) = proof.sigma2_proof {
-        tracker.record("sigma2_a", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.a));
-        tracker.record("sigma2_z1", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.z1));
-        tracker.record("sigma2_z2", bucket_from_serializable(&sigma2.z2));
-    }
-
-    // Scalar product proof
-    if let Some(ref sp) = proof.scalar_product_proof {
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_p1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.p1));
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_p2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.p2));
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_q", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.q));
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_r", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r));
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_e1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.e1));
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_e2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.e2));
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_r1", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r1));
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_r2", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r2));
-        tracker.record("zk_sp_r3", bucket_from_serializable(&sp.r3));
-    }
-}
-
-/// Statistical test for zero-knowledge property (full ZK with hidden y).
-///
-/// Creates polynomials with different coefficient distributions and verifies
-/// that all resulting proof elements (including y_com, Sigma1, Sigma2) are
-/// statistically indistinguishable from uniform random.
-#[test]
-#[ignore] // Long-running statistical test
-fn test_zk_statistical_indistinguishability() {
-    const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 100;
-
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(6);
-
-    let nu = 2;
-    let sigma = 2;
-    let poly_size = 16;
-    let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
-
-    // Track distributions for three witness types
-    let mut tracker_zeros = BucketTracker::new();
-    let mut tracker_ones = BucketTracker::new();
-    let mut tracker_random = BucketTracker::new();
-
-    for _trial in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
-        // Distribution A: All-zeros polynomial (y=0 for all points)
-        {
-            let coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
-            let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
-
-            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
-            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
-                    &poly,
-                    &point,
-                    Some(tier_1),
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut transcript,
-                )
-                .unwrap();
-
-            // Verify proof is valid
-            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                tier_2,
-                evaluation,
-                &point,
-                &proof,
-                verifier_setup.clone(),
-                &mut verifier_transcript,
-            )
-            .is_ok());
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_zeros);
-        }
-
-        // Distribution B: All-ones polynomial (y=2^n for point=(0,0,...))
-        {
-            let coeffs = vec![ArkFr::one(); poly_size];
-            let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
-
-            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
-            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
-                    &poly,
-                    &point,
-                    Some(tier_1),
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut transcript,
-                )
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                tier_2,
-                evaluation,
-                &point,
-                &proof,
-                verifier_setup.clone(),
-                &mut verifier_transcript,
-            )
-            .is_ok());
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_ones);
-        }
-
-        // Distribution C: Random polynomial
-        {
-            let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
-
-            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
-            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
-                    &poly,
-                    &point,
-                    Some(tier_1),
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut transcript,
-                )
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                tier_2,
-                evaluation,
-                &point,
-                &proof,
-                verifier_setup.clone(),
-                &mut verifier_transcript,
-            )
-            .is_ok());
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_random);
-        }
-    }
-
-    // Statistical analysis
-    let expected = NUM_TRIALS as f64 / NUM_BUCKETS as f64;
-
-    // Critical value for χ² with df=15 at α=0.01 is ~30.58
-    // Use lenient threshold for randomness testing
-    let critical_value = 35.0;
-
-    let mut failures = Vec::new();
-
-    for name in tracker_zeros.all_names() {
-        // Test uniformity for each witness type
-        if let Some(chi2) = tracker_zeros.chi_squared(&name, expected) {
-            if chi2 >= critical_value {
-                failures.push(format!(
-                    "zeros/{}: χ²={:.2} >= {:.2}",
-                    name, chi2, critical_value
-                ));
-            }
-        }
-
-        if let Some(chi2) = tracker_ones.chi_squared(&name, expected) {
-            if chi2 >= critical_value {
-                failures.push(format!(
-                    "ones/{}: χ²={:.2} >= {:.2}",
-                    name, chi2, critical_value
-                ));
-            }
-        }
-
-        if let Some(chi2) = tracker_random.chi_squared(&name, expected) {
-            if chi2 >= critical_value {
-                failures.push(format!(
-                    "random/{}: χ²={:.2} >= {:.2}",
-                    name, chi2, critical_value
-                ));
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    if !failures.is_empty() {
-        panic!(
-            "ZK statistical test failed - {} elements showed non-uniform distribution:\n{}",
-            failures.len(),
-            failures.join("\n")
-        );
-    }
-}
-
-/// Test that proof distributions from different witnesses are similar (two-sample test)
-/// Uses full ZK API with hidden y to test all proof elements including y_com.
-#[test]
-#[ignore] // Long-running statistical test
-fn test_zk_witness_independence() {
-    const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 80;
-
-    let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(6);
-
-    let nu = 2;
-    let sigma = 2;
-    let poly_size = 16;
-    let point = random_point(nu + sigma);
-
-    let mut tracker_skewed = BucketTracker::new();
-    let mut tracker_uniform = BucketTracker::new();
-
-    for _trial in 0..NUM_TRIALS {
-        // Skewed: Single non-zero coefficient at position 0 (y will be small/predictable)
-        {
-            let mut coeffs = vec![ArkFr::zero(); poly_size];
-            coeffs[0] = ArkFr::from_u64(42);
-            let poly = ArkworksPolynomial::new(coeffs);
-
-            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
-            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
-                    &poly,
-                    &point,
-                    Some(tier_1),
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut transcript,
-                )
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                tier_2,
-                evaluation,
-                &point,
-                &proof,
-                verifier_setup.clone(),
-                &mut verifier_transcript,
-            )
-            .is_ok());
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_skewed);
-        }
-
-        // Uniform: Random polynomial (y will be random)
-        {
-            let poly = random_polynomial(poly_size);
-
-            let (tier_2, tier_1, _) = poly
-                .commit::<BN254, Transparent, TestG1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let evaluation = poly.evaluate(&point);
-            let mut transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            let (proof, _) =
-                create_evaluation_proof::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _, _, ZK>(
-                    &poly,
-                    &point,
-                    Some(tier_1),
-                    nu,
-                    sigma,
-                    &prover_setup,
-                    &mut transcript,
-                )
-                .unwrap();
-
-            let mut verifier_transcript = fresh_transcript();
-            assert!(verify::<_, BN254, TestG1Routines, TestG2Routines, _>(
-                tier_2,
-                evaluation,
-                &point,
-                &proof,
-                verifier_setup.clone(),
-                &mut verifier_transcript,
-            )
-            .is_ok());
-
-            collect_full_zk_proof_stats(&proof, &mut tracker_uniform);
-        }
-    }
-
-    // Two-sample χ² test between skewed and uniform witness distributions
-    fn two_sample_chi_squared(a: &[usize], b: &[usize]) -> f64 {
-        let n_a: f64 = a.iter().sum::<usize>() as f64;
-        let n_b: f64 = b.iter().sum::<usize>() as f64;
-        let n_total = n_a + n_b;
-
-        a.iter()
-            .zip(b.iter())
-            .map(|(&obs_a, &obs_b)| {
-                let pooled = obs_a as f64 + obs_b as f64;
-                if pooled < 1.0 {
-                    return 0.0;
-                }
-                let expected_a = pooled * n_a / n_total;
-                let expected_b = pooled * n_b / n_total;
-                let term_a = if expected_a > 0.0 {
-                    (obs_a as f64 - expected_a).powi(2) / expected_a
-                } else {
-                    0.0
-                };
-                let term_b = if expected_b > 0.0 {
-                    (obs_b as f64 - expected_b).powi(2) / expected_b
-                } else {
-                    0.0
-                };
-                term_a + term_b
-            })
-            .sum()
-    }
-
-    // Critical value for two-sample χ² with df=15 at α=0.005
-    // Using slightly higher threshold to reduce false positives from random variation
-    let critical_value = 40.0;
-    let mut failures = Vec::new();
-
-    for name in tracker_skewed.all_names() {
-        let buckets_skewed = tracker_skewed.buckets.get(&name).unwrap();
-        let buckets_uniform = tracker_uniform.buckets.get(&name).unwrap();
-
-        let chi2 = two_sample_chi_squared(buckets_skewed, buckets_uniform);
-        if chi2 >= critical_value {
-            failures.push(format!(
-                "{}: skewed vs uniform χ²={:.2} >= {:.2}",
-                name, chi2, critical_value
-            ));
-        }
-    }
-
-    if !failures.is_empty() {
-        panic!(
-            "ZK witness independence test failed - {} elements showed witness-dependent distribution:\n{}",
-            failures.len(),
-            failures.join("\n")
-        );
-    }
-}

From fea6ed0e031d5de0108c1345460ba23e328f6851 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:42:48 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 14/16] fix: tracing and add statistical to CI

---
 .github/workflows/ci.yml            | 2 ++
 examples/basic_e2e.rs               | 2 ++
 examples/homomorphic.rs             | 2 ++
 examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs | 2 ++
 examples/non_square.rs              | 2 ++
 examples/zk_e2e.rs                  | 2 ++
 examples/zk_statistical.rs          | 4 ++--
 7 files changed, 14 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 5d41e04..2185dcc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -90,3 +90,5 @@ jobs:
         run: cargo run --example homomorphic_mixed_sizes --features backends
       - name: Run zk_e2e example
         run: cargo run --example zk_e2e --features backends,zk
+      - name: Run zk_statistical example
+        run: cargo run --release --example zk_statistical --features backends,zk
diff --git a/examples/basic_e2e.rs b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
index 6c021d9..146756c 100644
--- a/examples/basic_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/basic_e2e.rs
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    tracing_subscriber::fmt::init();
+
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let nu = 4;
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic.rs b/examples/homomorphic.rs
index 1cab76e..6232686 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic.rs
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    tracing_subscriber::fmt::init();
+
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let nu = 4;
diff --git a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
index 97157a8..65412b9 100644
--- a/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
+++ b/examples/homomorphic_mixed_sizes.rs
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    tracing_subscriber::fmt::init();
+
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(4);
 
     let mut coeffs_poly1 = vec![ArkFr::zero(); 16];
diff --git a/examples/non_square.rs b/examples/non_square.rs
index 9694c22..8ae8e45 100644
--- a/examples/non_square.rs
+++ b/examples/non_square.rs
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, Transparent};
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    tracing_subscriber::fmt::init();
+
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let nu = 3;
diff --git a/examples/zk_e2e.rs b/examples/zk_e2e.rs
index 0bf4162..8e40759 100644
--- a/examples/zk_e2e.rs
+++ b/examples/zk_e2e.rs
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ use dory_pcs::primitives::poly::Polynomial;
 use dory_pcs::{prove, setup, verify, ZK};
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
+    tracing_subscriber::fmt::init();
+
     let (prover_setup, verifier_setup) = setup::<BN254>(10);
 
     let nu = 4;
diff --git a/examples/zk_statistical.rs b/examples/zk_statistical.rs
index ba876f7..dfe4859 100644
--- a/examples/zk_statistical.rs
+++ b/examples/zk_statistical.rs
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ use tracing::info;
 
 const NUM_BUCKETS: usize = 16;
 const NUM_TRIALS: usize = 1000;
-/// chi-squared critical value: df=15, alpha=0.001 (Bonferroni-safe for ~120 elements)
-const CHI2_CRITICAL: f64 = 37.70;
+/// chi-squared critical value: df=15, alpha=0.0001 (Bonferroni-safe for ~360 tests)
+const CHI2_CRITICAL: f64 = 43.84;
 
 fn random_polynomial(size: usize) -> ArkworksPolynomial {
     let coefficients: Vec<ArkFr> = (0..size).map(|_| ArkFr::random()).collect();

From b8581e439051519afb0bff1c23e49aa66f292d9e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:54:29 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 15/16] chore: prepare release

---
 .github/workflows/ci.yml |   2 +-
 CHANGELOG.md             |  24 +++++++
 Cargo.lock               | 148 +++++++++++++++++++--------------------
 Cargo.toml               |   4 +-
 README.md                |  19 +++--
 derive/Cargo.toml        |   2 +-
 src/lib.rs               |   5 +-
 7 files changed, 118 insertions(+), 86 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 2185dcc..0513cd1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -91,4 +91,4 @@ jobs:
       - name: Run zk_e2e example
         run: cargo run --example zk_e2e --features backends,zk
       - name: Run zk_statistical example
-        run: cargo run --release --example zk_statistical --features backends,zk
+        run: cargo run --release --example zk_statistical --features backends,zk,parallel
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 3042748..93209cf 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -5,6 +5,29 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.1.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [0.3.0] - 2026-02-27
+
+### Added
+
+- **Zero-knowledge mode** (`zk` feature): optional hiding proofs where both commitment and proof are blinded
+  - Single GT-level commitment blind (`r_d1 * HT`)
+  - VMV messages (C, D2, E1, E2, y_com) blinded with OS randomness
+  - Reduce-and-fold messages blinded with OS per-round randomness
+  - Final message (E1, E2) blinded to hide folded witness vectors
+  - Sigma1 proof: proves E2 and y_com commit to the same evaluation
+  - Sigma2 proof: proves consistency of E1 and D2 blinds
+  - Scalar product proof: proves (C, D1, D2) are consistent with blinded v1, v2
+  - 1 ML + 1 FE verification in ZK mode (vs 4 ML + 1 FE in transparent mode)
+- New `zk_e2e` example demonstrating the full ZK workflow
+- New `zk_statistical` example with chi-squared uniformity and witness-independence tests (1000 trials)
+- ZK test suite: end-to-end proofs, tampering resistance, sigma proof verification, soundness
+
+### Changed
+
+- `Polynomial::commit()` return type changed from `(GT, Vec<G1>, Option<Vec<F>>)` to `(GT, Vec<G1>, F)` — the third element is now a single GT-level blind scalar (zero in Transparent mode)
+- `prove()` and `create_evaluation_proof()` now take a `commit_blind: F` parameter
+- `DoryProverState::set_initial_blinds()` now takes `r_d1` as its first parameter
+
 ## [0.2.0] - 2026-01-29
 
 ### Changed
@@ -33,5 +56,6 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - Homomorphic commitment properties
 - Comprehensive test suite including soundness tests
 
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 [0.2.0]: https://github.com/a16z/dory/compare/v0.1.0...v0.2.0
 [0.1.0]: https://github.com/a16z/dory/releases/tag/v0.1.0
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diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index e330c1a..9edbf11 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ resolver = "2"
 
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-version = "0.2.0"
+version = "0.3.0"
 edition = "2021"
 rust-version = "1.75"
 authors = [
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 [dependencies]
 thiserror = "2.0"
 rand_core = { version = "0.6", features = ["getrandom"] }
-dory-derive = { version = "0.2.0", path = "derive" }
+dory-derive = { version = "0.3.0", path = "derive" }
 tracing = "0.1"
 
 # Arkworks backend
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 301e351..79c093d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -25,21 +25,21 @@ Add `dory-pcs` to your `Cargo.toml`:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-dory-pcs = "0.1"
+dory-pcs = "0.3"
 ```
 
 Or with specific features:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-dory-pcs = { version = "0.1", features = ["backends", "disk-persistence"] }
+dory-pcs = { version = "0.3", features = ["backends", "disk-persistence"] }
 ```
 
 For maximum performance with all optimizations:
 
 ```toml
 [dependencies]
-dory-pcs = { version = "0.1", features = ["backends", "cache", "parallel", "disk-persistence"] }
+dory-pcs = { version = "0.3", features = ["backends", "cache", "parallel", "disk-persistence"] }
 ```
 
 ## Architecture
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
     let sigma = 4;  // log₂(cols) = 4 → 16 columns
 
     // 4. Commit to polynomial to get tier-2 commitment and row commitments
-    let (tier_2, row_commitments, _) = polynomial
+    let (tier_2, row_commitments, commit_blind) = polynomial
         .commit::<BN254, Transparent, G1Routines>(nu, sigma, &prover_setup)?;
 
     // 5. Create evaluation proof using row commitments
@@ -129,6 +129,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
         &polynomial,
         &point,
         row_commitments,
+        commit_blind,
         nu,
         sigma,
         &prover_setup,
@@ -154,7 +155,7 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
 
 ## Examples
 
-The repository includes five comprehensive examples demonstrating different aspects of Dory:
+The repository includes six comprehensive examples demonstrating different aspects of Dory:
 
 1. **`basic_e2e`** - Standard end-to-end workflow with square matrix (nu=4, sigma=4)
    ```bash
@@ -181,6 +182,11 @@ The repository includes five comprehensive examples demonstrating different aspe
    cargo run --example zk_e2e --features backends,zk
    ```
 
+6. **`zk_statistical`** - Chi-squared uniformity and witness-independence tests for ZK proofs
+   ```bash
+   cargo run --release --example zk_statistical --features backends,zk,parallel
+   ```
+
 ## Development Setup
 
 After cloning the repository, install Git hooks to ensure code quality:
@@ -293,8 +299,7 @@ tests/arkworks/
 ├── serialization.rs               # Proof serialization round-trip tests
 ├── cache.rs                       # Prepared point caching tests
 ├── soundness.rs                   # Soundness tests
-├── zk.rs                          # Zero-knowledge mode and ZK soundness tests
-└── zk_statistical.rs              # ZK statistical indistinguishability tests
+└── zk.rs                          # Zero-knowledge mode and ZK soundness tests
 ```
 
 ## Test Coverage
diff --git a/derive/Cargo.toml b/derive/Cargo.toml
index 2e59962..cdaa6f2 100644
--- a/derive/Cargo.toml
+++ b/derive/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [package]
 name = "dory-derive"
-version = "0.2.0"
+version = "0.3.0"
 edition = "2021"
 rust-version = "1.75"
 authors = ["Markos Georghiades <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>"]
diff --git a/src/lib.rs b/src/lib.rs
index 2769838..7f2e8f5 100644
--- a/src/lib.rs
+++ b/src/lib.rs
@@ -10,10 +10,11 @@
 //!
 //! - **Transparent setup** with automatic disk persistence
 //! - **Logarithmic proof size**: O(log n) group elements
-//! - **Logarithmic verification**: O(log n) GT exps and 5 pairings
+//! - **Logarithmic verification**: O(log n) GT exps and 1 multi-pairing
 //! - **Performance optimizations**: Optional prepared point caching (~20-30% speedup) and parallelization
 //! - **Flexible matrix layouts**: Supports both square and non-square matrices (nu ≤ sigma)
 //! - **Homomorphic properties**: Com(r₁·P₁ + r₂·P₂ + ... + rₙ·Pₙ) = r₁·Com(P₁) + r₂·Com(P₂) + ... + rₙ·Com(Pₙ)
+//! - **Zero-knowledge mode**: Optional hiding proofs via the `zk` feature flag
 //!
 //! ## Structure
 //!
@@ -82,11 +83,13 @@
 //! - `homomorphic.rs` - Homomorphic combination of multiple polynomials
 //! - `non_square.rs` - Non-square matrix layout (nu < sigma)
 //! - `zk_e2e.rs` - Zero-knowledge proof workflow (requires `zk` feature)
+//! - `zk_statistical.rs` - Chi-squared uniformity and witness-independence tests (requires `zk` feature)
 //!
 //! ## Feature Flags
 //!
 //! - `backends` - Enable concrete backends (currently Arkworks BN254, includes `disk-persistence`)
 //! - `cache` - Enable prepared point caching (~20-30% speedup, requires `parallel`)
+//! - `zk` - Enable zero-knowledge mode with hiding commitments and proofs
 //! - `parallel` - Enable Rayon parallelization for MSMs and pairings
 //! - `disk-persistence` - Enable automatic setup caching to disk
 

From 1927a0a3190e461a0e5c883756bef8a723e5a062 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: markosg04 <mgeorghiades@a16z.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:24 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 16/16] fix: parallel and cache flags conflict

---
 src/backends/arkworks/ark_pairing.rs | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++-------
 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_pairing.rs b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_pairing.rs
index 64b1762..c8278e5 100644
--- a/src/backends/arkworks/ark_pairing.rs
+++ b/src/backends/arkworks/ark_pairing.rs
@@ -190,10 +190,6 @@ mod pairing_helpers {
 
         #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
         let cache = crate::backends::arkworks::ark_cache::get_prepared_cache();
-        #[cfg(not(feature = "cache"))]
-        let cache: Option<
-            std::sync::Arc<crate::backends::arkworks::ark_cache::PreparedCache>,
-        > = None;
 
         let combined = ps
             .par_chunks(chunk_size)
@@ -210,6 +206,7 @@ mod pairing_helpers {
                     })
                     .collect();
 
+                #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
                 let qs_prep: Vec<<Bn254 as Pairing>::G2Prepared> = if let Some(ref c) = cache {
                     c.g2_prepared[start_idx..end_idx].to_vec()
                 } else {
@@ -222,6 +219,17 @@ mod pairing_helpers {
                         })
                         .collect()
                 };
+                #[cfg(not(feature = "cache"))]
+                let qs_prep: Vec<<Bn254 as Pairing>::G2Prepared> = {
+                    use ark_bn254::G2Affine;
+                    qs[start_idx..end_idx]
+                        .iter()
+                        .map(|q| {
+                            let affine: G2Affine = q.0.into();
+                            affine.into()
+                        })
+                        .collect()
+                };
 
                 Bn254::multi_miller_loop(ps_prep, qs_prep)
             })
@@ -246,10 +254,6 @@ mod pairing_helpers {
 
         #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
         let cache = crate::backends::arkworks::ark_cache::get_prepared_cache();
-        #[cfg(not(feature = "cache"))]
-        let cache: Option<
-            std::sync::Arc<crate::backends::arkworks::ark_cache::PreparedCache>,
-        > = None;
 
         let combined = qs
             .par_chunks(chunk_size)
@@ -266,6 +270,7 @@ mod pairing_helpers {
                     })
                     .collect();
 
+                #[cfg(feature = "cache")]
                 let ps_prep: Vec<<Bn254 as Pairing>::G1Prepared> = if let Some(ref c) = cache {
                     c.g1_prepared[start_idx..end_idx].to_vec()
                 } else {
@@ -278,6 +283,17 @@ mod pairing_helpers {
                         })
                         .collect()
                 };
+                #[cfg(not(feature = "cache"))]
+                let ps_prep: Vec<<Bn254 as Pairing>::G1Prepared> = {
+                    use ark_bn254::G1Affine;
+                    ps[start_idx..end_idx]
+                        .iter()
+                        .map(|p| {
+                            let affine: G1Affine = p.0.into();
+                            affine.into()
+                        })
+                        .collect()
+                };
 
                 Bn254::multi_miller_loop(ps_prep, qs_prep)
             })