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Zero Knowledge
Episode 125: Mixnets and privacy technology with Claudia Diaz from Nym
Apr 15, 2020
01:04:41
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Anna talks with Claudia Diaz, a professor at KU Leuven and Chief Science Officer at Nym Technology, about mixnets, privacy technology, and opportunities for new privacy tech. They discuss the integration of mixnets with blockchain systems, the role of zero knowledge proofs, and the differences between mixnets and mixers. They also explore the applications of mixnets in financial, messaging, and contact tracing sectors, and highlight the importance of privacy in the face of increasing surveillance.
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- Nym Technologies focuses on privacy infrastructure with mixed nets to protect user privacy while leveraging modern technologies.
- Mixed nets, such as decryption mix nets and re-encryption mix nets, are effective in anonymizing network packets and enhancing privacy in various applications.
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Nim Technologies and the Goal of Privacy Infrastructure
Nim Technologies is a startup focused on developing a privacy infrastructure for applications. Their goal is to provide privacy support to applications by leveraging mixed nets, which are overlay networks that encrypt and reorder packets in a way that makes it difficult to link input and output messages. Nim Technologies aims to create a privacy infrastructure that allows users to take advantage of modern technologies without compromising their privacy. The company also incorporates a voucher system that enables users to anonymously authorize transactions, providing a flexible and modular approach to privacy. The infrastructure includes a blockchain for ledger keeping and network information broadcasting, ensuring the security and effectiveness of the system.
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