Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Their Impact on Digital Identity and Privacy
The Brave Technologist
May 21
37 min
Rob Viglione, Co-Founder and CEO of Horizen Labs and zkVerify, shares his transition from military intelligence in Afghanistan to co-founding a blockchain company. He discusses the role of zero-knowledge (ZK) technology in enabling private transactions, the need for integration of crypto with traditional finance, and the vision to bring off-chain information on chain. Key Takeaways:
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs): what they are, and why they’re so important in today’s digital landscape
The utility of cryptocurrencies for individuals in poorly governed jurisdictions
The convergence of AI and blockchain, and how ZKPs can verify AI outputs without compromising privacy
The real-world applications of ZK technology, such as private transactions, digital identity verification, and connecting traditional finance with blockchain
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