arkworks-rs / arkworks-rs/r1cs-tutorial

README for part #1 of the R1CS Tutorial is misguiding

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Description

## Summary of Bug

The README for the _merkle tree example_ in the R1CS tutorial incorrectly states that it will show how to invoke a SNARK when actually the example is only about generating the constraints and verifying satisfiability directly using the witness input itself. This is confusing for beginners trying to learn arkworks.

## Version

commit 5d3a9022fb6deade245505748fd661278e9c0ff9

## Steps to Reproduce

Compare the README to the example code.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Open the README for the merkle tree example and compare its claim about invoking a SNARK with the example code. Update the description to accurately reflect that the example generates constraints and verifies satisfiability using the witness input, then confirm the README no longer misleads beginners.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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