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# Decentralization

Vest currently operates with a single validator, responsible for verifying zkProofs and state transitions. Plans for progressive decentralization are underway. The rollout of a full zkProof system would allow multiple validators to independently verify off-chain computations and state updates, enabling a trust-minimized architecture.