Crypto Privacy era is Powering the next phase of innovations in web3
I spent hours researching and reading tons of articles on privacy sector
Here's everything I learned
To start off, "Privacy = Control"
Privacy isn't about hiding. It’s about protecting.
The blockchain was designed to be transparent, giving room for veracity (truth). Users can access blockchain explorers and trace txn from sender to the receiver on any chain.
Despite this, the identity of the wallet owners remains hidden, making the txn anonymous
However, in understanding Privacy Sector I realized there is too much transparency on-chain
There's a good case scenario to this and a bad case scenario.
Don't get me wrong, let me explain
Transparency is why we have good metrics of on-chain data available on the blockchain ledger. Plus, it's also a mainstream reason why certain institutions have refused to build on-chain due to exposure to private data.
Privacy fixes this... how?
By introducing the use of zero knowledge proofs.
A more realistic example is this:
Just like test networks before goin mainstream ( mainnet), they would be a duration set aside for backtestung the network with millions of users to ensure trust before adoption on mainnet
The same goes with Crypto Privacy in other to get institutions in for the blown mass adoption a proper path of privacy needs to be introduced
Privacy = Control, it prioritize users by removing the need of any intermediaries.
@a16zcrypto published a great piece that dives into privacy on blockchains:
"6 myths about privacy on blockchains."
One of the myths gave spotlights on how zk proofs is the best tool for users privacy
⪼Vitalik gave a thesis on why he support privacy
" Privacy is a guarantor of decentralization"
In real sense it means: whoever has the information has the power.
More reason I started off by saying " Privacy = Control"
Some major key projects support privacy development likes of @Arcium & @CantonNetwork
In my next tweet I'll be covering a breakdown of Arcium and Canton Network innovation, stats and metrics.
I didn't want to make this so long and boring If you read to this point you must have understood what crypto Privacy is all about
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.@AviciMoney has:
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> Native SEPA Instant, ACH, wires, and direct deposit > near-instant EUR transfers + standard US bank transfers + high-value same-day transfers + (payroll) systems that can pay you automatically.
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$AVICI is becoming an alternative to normal bank accounts, and soon it might be a better one.
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We mourn the loss of the crew member who has been recovered, and we hold onto steadfast hope for the six people still missing. We are profoundly grateful for the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard and local first responders who are working tirelessly in brutal conditions to bring our neighbors home.
In Gloucester, fishing is more than an industry - it’s a brotherhood and a way of life. That brotherhood is in our prayers. We stand in solidarity with the families, the fishing community, and all of Cape Ann as we navigate this period of grief and uncertainty.
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