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135 - Crypto Wars 2.0 with Zooko

Sep 5, 2022

In this enlightening conversation, Zooko, an OG cypherpunk and co-founder of Zcash, dives into the complexities of Crypto Wars 2.0. He highlights the escalating battle over crypto privacy amid increasing government surveillance. Zooko discusses the essential role of privacy in securing freedom and personal dignity, advocating for decentralized data consent. He also addresses the risks posed by central bank digital currencies and reflects on historical struggles for privacy, leaving listeners optimistic about the future of crypto privacy solutions.

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Intro

3min

The Privacy Paradox in Digital Finance

7min

The Crucial Nexus of Privacy and Freedom

23min

Decentralizing Data Consent

18min

Revolutionizing DeFi with Arbitrum and the Legacy of Public Key Cryptography

5min

Exploring the Risks of CBDCs and Government Oversight

4min

The Privacy Dilemma in Cryptocurrency

27min

Navigating Privacy and Regulation in Cryptocurrency

6min

✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode: https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/debrief-crypto-wars-20

As the dust settles with Tornado Cash’s sanctioning news and the arrest of Alexey Pertsev, the space is drawing parallels to the early days of crypto, Crypto Wars 1.0.

We brought on OG cypherpunk privacy developer and co-founder of Zcash, Zooko to talk about Crypto Wars 2.0.

Crypto privacy is being tested in new ways and Zooko couldn’t be in a better place to explain the current complexities. What’s the case for crypto privacy? Why is it such a tough problem to solve? Why is Zooko optimistic about the future of crypto privacy?

What are your thoughts on crypto privacy? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @banklesshq

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 6:25 Zooko’s Background 8:30 The State of Crypto Privacy 13:26 A Privacy Enabled Society 18:34 The Case for Privacy 27:53 Why Privacy Equals Freedom 32:38 The Chilling Effect 35:26 Negative Externalities 38:28 Consent & A.I. 47:22 A.I. vs. Cryptography & Law 55:53 Crypto Wars 1.0 vs. 2.0 1:05:25 CDBC & The Clipper Chip 1:09:26 Why Isn’t Crypto Privacy Bigger 1:18:45 The Crypto Experiment 1:22:51 Solving the Privacy Problem 1:24:30 Privacy & DeFi 1:30:00 PoS & Roll-ups 1:42:50 Optimism on Crypto Privacy

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Zooko https://twitter.com/zooko

Zcash https://z.cash/

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