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BitcoinOS launches BitSNARK ZK verification for enhanced privacy on Bitcoin
25.9.2024
BitSNARK enables private transactions and advanced DApps on the Bitcoin blockchain while keeping BTC’s core intact
BitcoinOS launches BitSNARK ZK verification for enhanced privacy on Bitcoin
25.9.2024
BitSNARK enables private transactions and advanced DApps on the Bitcoin blockchain while keeping BTC’s core intact
Bitcoin Layer 2 Rootstock Verifies Zero-Knowledge SNARK
26.7.2024
Rootstock verified the SNARK using BitVMX, which is Rootstock's modified version of BitVM
Bitcoin mainnet receives first-ever verified ZK-proof
25.7.2024
BitcoinOS successfully verified the first ZK-proof on the BTC mainnet, signaling a new era for Bitcoin as a platform for decentralized applications
Vitalik Buterin Transfers $295K in Ethereum to Privacy Protocol Railgun
22.5.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has transferred 79.997 ETH (over $295,000) to the privacy protocol Railgun. Buterin Supports Railgun With $295K Ethereum Transfer According to onchain data, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred more than $295,000 worth of ethereum, approximately 79.997...
Zksnacks to Cease Coinjoin Transactions, Affecting Wasabi, Trezor and Btcpay
2.5.2024
On Thursday, Zksnacks, the developer behind Wasabi Wallet, announced its decision to cease its coinjoin services following regulatory measures in the U.S. The company stated that the wallet will now operate as a standard non-custodial bitcoin wallet without the coinjoin feature. Zksnacks Withdraws...
Zksnacks Bars US Users from Wasabi Wallet in Wake of Samourai Indictment
28.4.2024
In a decisive move, Zksnacks announced on Saturday that it will block all U.S. residents and citizens from accessing its bitcoin mixer, Wasabi Wallet. This policy change comes as U.S. authorities intensify their crackdown on unregulated crypto activities, spotlighting the recent indictment...
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Argues for Blockchain 'Privacy Pools' to Weed Out Criminals
6.9.2023
The paper argues for “privacy pools,” a blockchain tech feature that would enhance the privacy of user’s transactions while also distinguishing criminal activity from innocent funds
Binance upgrades Proof of Reserves verification to include zk-SNARKs
10.2.2023
The zk-SNARKs upgrade promises to significantly improve the security and transparency of the verification process
Today in Crypto: PayPal Held $604M in Crypto on Dec. 31, Microsoft Fired its Metaverse Team, Binance Incorporated zk-SNARKs into its Proof-of-Reserves Verification
10.2.2023
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zk-STARKs vs. zk-SNARKs explained
25.7.2022
zk-STARKs and zk-SNARKs are the two most well-known zero-knowledge proof technologies. Learn what they mean and the difference between the two in this guide
Multisigs mean funds in bridges are 'one small slipup' from being hacked
1.7.2022
Industry insiders have pointed out the flaws inherent in multisig security as a way to protect funds in smart contracts, and have offered various alternative solutions
Panther protocol co-founder Oliver Gale discusses bringing zero-knowledge technology to multi-chain
18.1.2022
"It's been a blessing and a privilege to participate in a community with over a quarter of a million people who have joined the 'Panther Corps' in the last 12 months," says Gale
Despite Negative Mining Malware Press, Privacy-Focused Crypto Monero Jumps 36% in 2 Weeks
1.1.2022
The privacy-centric crypto asset monero has seen significant gains during the last two weeks, jumping 36% in value against the U.S. dollar. Despite the negative press from the “Spider-Man: No Way Home” torrents with monero mining malware, seven-day statistics indicate the crypto asset...
Polygon to invest up to 250M MATIC into zero-knowledge tech
9.12.2021
If fully vested, it would be a $627.5 million investment into zero-knowledge technology at today’s MATIC price
How PIVX Is Bootstrapping the Revival of Privacy Coins
19.2.2021
Throughout its history, PIVX has marked many firsts on the crypto market. These include being the first PoS project to use zk-SNARKs, masternodes, blockchain governance, deflationary mechanisms, and private staking. With a solid value proposition and numerous achievements under its belt, PIVX makes...
Coda Protocol Touts User Growth One Year Into Testnet
30.7.2020
The O(1) Labs project thinks recursive zk-SNARKs are the key to more manageable blockchains
60 Hong Kong-Based Vending Machines Support McAfee’s Ghost Token for Payments
30.6.2020
On June 28, 2020, the team behind Ghost Coin revealed a partnership with the digital currency payment processor Ivendpay. Ghost is a project led by the notorious John McAfee and according to the recent announcement, 60 vending machines in Hong Kong will support the privacy-centric coin...
Not So Private: 99% of Zcash and Dash Transactions Traceable, Says Chainalysis
10.6.2020
Chainalysis says it can track 99% of transactions involving Zcash, and almost all of Dash’s – coins that both fancy themselves as private and untraceable. Now, that’s because the majority of users do not utilize the optional privacy-enhancing features available on the...
What Are zk-SNARKs and How Do They Affect Digital Privacy?
5.3.2020
In the global battle for privacy, zk-SNARKs are becoming the main strategic weapon