Ethereum Privacy for Institutions | Mo Jalil and Oskar Thoren

Institutional adoption of public Ethereum hinges on integrating privacy-preserving cryptography that satisfies strict regulatory and business requirements. Mo Jalil and Oskar Thoren, co-founders of ETH Systems, argue that while Ethereum provides a credibly neutral base layer, institutions currently lack the tools to maintain confidentiality during high-value transactions like inter-dealer trade compressions. By acting as a bridge between cypherpunk ideals and corporate boardrooms, ETH Systems develops bespoke, privacy-focused solutions that enable institutions to leverage Ethereum’s deep liquidity without sacrificing compliance. This transition will likely begin with siloed, private institutional sandboxes before eventually integrating into the broader DeFi apparatus. Ultimately, the goal is to create a financial infrastructure where transparency is selectively disclosed, allowing for auditability and verifiability while protecting sensitive business data, thereby unlocking trillions of dollars in on-chain assets.