Merkle Tree Multi-Proof Visualizer

What is it?

A Merkle Tree Multi-Proof Visualizer is a tool that helps you visualize the structure of Merkle trees, generate multi-proofs, and demonstrate the proof application process. It simplifies understanding how proofs work and how multiple leaves can be efficiently verified within a Merkle tree.

Key Features

• Visualize Merkle Trees: Easily see the structure of the Merkle tree, including root, internal, and leaf nodes.
• Multi-Proof Generation: Generate multi-proofs for multiple leaves and understand the relationships between the nodes.
• Proof Application Process: Demonstrate the step-by-step process of applying proofs to verify data.
• Interactive Interface: Build and manipulate your own trees using custom values or predefined examples.

Who is it for?

This tool is ideal for:

• Blockchain Developers: Understand Merkle tree proofs in smart contracts and decentralized protocols.
• Cryptography Enthusiasts: Learn how Merkle trees work and how proofs are generated and verified.
• Researchers: Explore the application of Merkle trees in secure data verification.

How to Use

1. Input Values: Enter the values you want to generate a Merkle tree from.
2. Generate Multi-Proofs: Select the leaves and generate multi-proofs with just a click.
3. Visualize Proof Process: Follow the proof verification process in an easy-to-understand format.
4. Experiment: Load predefined examples or create custom configurations for deeper exploration.

How to Run Locally

To run the project locally, follow these steps:

git clone git@github.com:PurrProof/merkle-proofs-vis.git
cd merkle-proofs-vis
pnpm i
pnpm start

This project uses pnpm as the package manager for faster and more efficient dependency management. If you prefer using another package manager, simply replace pnpm with npm, yarn, or any other package manager you prefer in the commands above.

Credits

This project is built using several open-source tools and libraries. I would like to give credit to the authors and maintainers of the following:

• @openzeppelin/merkle-tree – A JavaScript library to generate merkle trees and merkle proofs.
• React – The UI framework used to build the interactive application.
• Create-React-app – Create React apps with no build configuration.
• React-xarrows – Used to draw arrows between elements in the visual representation of calldata.
• Zustand – A lightweight state management library used to manage the application's state.
• Copy-to-clipboard – Enables the copy-to-clipboard functionality for sharing calldata and visualizations.
• Lz-string - LZ-based compression algorithm for JavaScript.
• Pnpm – Fast, disk space efficient package manager.
• Flowbyte – Nice icons.
• React Syntax Highlighter

Other Dependencies

In addition to the main tools listed above, this project also uses various other libraries and tools from the JavaScript/React ecosystem to provide additional functionality.

I extend my thanks to the open-source community for their contributions and support!