Rob Viglione
Co-founder & CEO at Horizen Labs and founder of zkVerify, with a background in military intelligence; discusses zero-knowledge proofs, digital identity, and national security applications of cryptography.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 34min
Bitcoin & Crypto Is An Intelligence Tool?! | Robert Viglione
Robert Viglione, Co-founder & CEO of Horizen Labs and military intelligence veteran, dives into the transformative power of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). He shares his journey discovering Bitcoin while in Afghanistan and discusses ZKPs' vital role in national security, from secure communications to digital identity solutions. Viglione explains how ZKPs can streamline KYC processes without compromising personal data and predicts a future where trillions of proofs will be generated by devices, reshaping privacy in a digital age.
May 21, 2025 • 34min
Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Their Impact on Digital Identity and Privacy
Rob Viglione, the Co-Founder and CEO of Horizen Labs, transitioned from military intelligence to blockchain innovation, focusing on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) essential for privacy. He highlights how ZKPs enable secure, anonymous transactions and their pivotal role in connecting crypto with traditional finance. Rob discusses AI's convergence with blockchain, exploring how ZKPs can verify AI outputs without compromising privacy. His insights into the utility of cryptocurrencies in unstable jurisdictions and the future of digital identity reveal the transformative potential of these technologies.
