

Mixnets and privacy technology with Claudia Diaz from Nym
Apr 15, 2020
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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Mixnets, Privacy Technology, and the Evolution of Online Systems
02:49 • 24min
The Use of Zero Knowledge Proofs in a Mixnet and Voucher Issuance
26:22 • 2min
Exploring the Difference Between Mixnets and Mixers
27:54 • 2min
Comparison of Nim Project and Tor for Anonymity and Privacy
30:11 • 3min
Mixnets: Applications and Privacy Implications
33:10 • 9min
The Adversarial Mindset and the Importance of Privacy in Monitoring
42:35 • 22min