Why the Privacy Coins Mania Is Much More Than Price Action - Ep. 945 | Unchained

In this episode of Unchained, Laura Shin interviews Josh Swihart, CEO of The Electric Coin Company, and Harry Halpin, CEO and co-founder of Nym Technologies, about the resurgence of interest in privacy coins. They discuss the reasons behind this renewed interest, including government overreach, geopolitical concerns, and the increasing accessibility of privacy tools. The guests explain the importance of privacy, not just for individuals but also for businesses and national security, and delve into the different privacy technologies used in crypto, such as zero-knowledge proofs and ring signatures. They also discuss the specific projects they are working on, Zcash and Nym, and how they are contributing to the privacy landscape in crypto.

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Why the Privacy Coins Mania Is Much More Than Price Action - Ep. 945

Unchained

Introduction to Unchained OnAir and the Resurgence of Privacy Coins

Factors Driving the Increased Interest in Privacy Coins

The General Public's Perception of Privacy and the Importance of Privacy Coins

Personal Motivations for Prioritizing Privacy and the Risks of Data Aggregation

Explanation of Privacy Technologies: Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Zcash

Zcash Adoption, Shielded Transactions, and Regulatory Compliance

Broader Benefits of Privacy Coins and National Security Implications

Introduction to Nym and its Focus on Internet Privacy

Nym's Tokenomics, VPN Service, and Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Payment Privacy

Future Developments in Zcash and the Broader Landscape of Privacy Technologies

Why the Privacy Coins Mania Is Much More Than Price Action - Ep. 945

Unchained

00:00Introduction to Unchained OnAir and the Resurgence of Privacy Coins

Introduction to Unchained OnAir and the Resurgence of Privacy Coins

04:13Factors Driving the Increased Interest in Privacy Coins

Factors Driving the Increased Interest in Privacy Coins

08:35The General Public's Perception of Privacy and the Importance of Privacy Coins

The General Public's Perception of Privacy and the Importance of Privacy Coins

13:16Personal Motivations for Prioritizing Privacy and the Risks of Data Aggregation

Personal Motivations for Prioritizing Privacy and the Risks of Data Aggregation

17:55Explanation of Privacy Technologies: Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Zcash

Explanation of Privacy Technologies: Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Zcash

26:37Zcash Adoption, Shielded Transactions, and Regulatory Compliance

Zcash Adoption, Shielded Transactions, and Regulatory Compliance

35:59Broader Benefits of Privacy Coins and National Security Implications

Broader Benefits of Privacy Coins and National Security Implications

40:33Introduction to Nym and its Focus on Internet Privacy

Introduction to Nym and its Focus on Internet Privacy

45:52Nym's Tokenomics, VPN Service, and Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Payment Privacy

Nym's Tokenomics, VPN Service, and Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Payment Privacy

51:41Future Developments in Zcash and the Broader Landscape of Privacy Technologies

Future Developments in Zcash and the Broader Landscape of Privacy Technologies