CoinDesk Podcast Network Privacy Is a “Must” for Global Blockchain Adoption in 2026
Dec 31, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Paul Veradittakit, Managing Partner at Pantera Capital, and Jan Camenisch, privacy technologist at SubZero Labs, delve into the crucial role of privacy in the future of blockchain. They argue that privacy has become essential for global adoption, as institutional interest grows. The duo explores privacy-by-design principles with Jan’s work on Rialo, which aims to bridge Web2 and Web3. They also discuss avoiding past privacy pitfalls while highlighting breakthroughs in zero-knowledge proofs and encrypted data solutions.
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Privacy Is Now A Requirement
- Blockchain adoption now requires privacy as a fundamental feature, not a luxury.
- Jan Camenisch says privacy-by-design is essential to meet global requirements and broaden use.
Build API-Friendly Privacy For Institutions
- Target institutions with clear regulation and API-friendly privacy tooling to drive tokenization.
- Paul Veradittakit recommends building scalable privacy solutions that institutions can plug into easily.
Rialo Bridges Web2 And Web3
- Rialo aims to bridge Web2 and Web3 by combining verifiability with configurable privacy.
- Jan Camenisch explains the platform offers rails to declare what data stays private and what stays transparent.