Bankless 135 - Crypto Wars 2.0 with Zooko
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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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Privacy, Freedom, and Consent
- Privacy is crucial for freedom and human dignity, especially for the less privileged.
- It allows authentic expression without external pressure, particularly from powerful entities.
A Privacy-Enabled Society
- Constant surveillance is a recent phenomenon, not the historical norm for societies.
- Privacy-enabled societies resemble those of 50 years ago, with effective law enforcement and innovation.
Privacy and Bad Actors
- Bad actors have always existed, and privacy is not the cause of their actions.
- Successful societies have always balanced individual freedom with societal needs, unlike the current surveillance experiment.
