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Roc Camera (roc.camera)

554 points by martialg · 275 days ago · 478 comments on HN

Article summary

The Roc Camera is a device that aims to capture verifiably real photos by combining attested sensor data, zero-knowledge proofs, and a tamper-proof environment. The camera has a 16MP Sony CMOS sensor, a 4-inch IPS LCD screen, and a Raspberry Pi 4 processor. It creates a zero-knowledge proof of the camera sensor data and other metadata, which can be verified using the Roc Photo SDK. The camera's second batch is sold out, and the company is working on adding export functionality to get photos off the camera.

Main themes

  • Camera technology
  • Zero-knowledge proofs
  • Image authenticity
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Photography
  • Tamper-proof devices

What commenters say

  • The Roc Camera's ability to prove the authenticity of photos can be compromised by taking a picture of an AI-generated image with the camera.
  • Adding more sensors, such as a depth sensor or LIDAR, could help to prevent spoofing, but may not be foolproof.
  • Some commenters question the value of the Roc Camera, suggesting that similar results could be achieved with a disposable camera or a photo scanner with zero-knowledge proofs.
  • Others argue that the camera's technology is not secure and can be cracked, citing examples of previous attempts to create secure camera systems that were compromised.
  • There is debate about the potential for the camera's software to be open source, with some arguing that it would compromise the security of the system, while others believe it could be done in a way that maintains security.
  • The discussion also touches on the topic of tariffs and shipping restrictions, with some commenters sharing their experiences and others providing information on how to navigate these issues.
  • Some commenters are skeptical about the camera's price and value, considering it to be a relatively simple device with a high price tag.
  • The use of zero-knowledge proofs and tamper-proof devices is seen as a potential solution to the problem of image authenticity, but its effectiveness is debated.