Jan Camenisch

Jan Camenisch, a cryptographer at Rialo, and Jens Groth, Chief Scientist at Nexus, dive into the pressing issue of AI Singularity as a threat to crypto, eclipsing concerns over quantum resistance. They discuss the critical balance between privacy and verifiability, exploring why zero-knowledge proofs face significant cost challenges. The conversation highlights the need for secure blockchain environments for AI agents and the importance of verifiable content amidst rising deepfake risks. Brace yourself for a fascinating look into the future of technology!

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.