Vitalik Buterin, Co-Creator of Ethereum, and Zooko Wilcox, Founder and CEO, Electric Coin Co.

In this very special episode of the PGP* for Crypto podcast, host Paul Brigner is joined by esteemed guests Vitalik Buterin, co-creator of Ethereum, Zooko Wilcox, founder of Electric Coin Co., and Josh Swihart, a veteran in the crypto space, to delve deep into the intricacies of Privacy Pools and the recent academic paper co-authored by Buterin. The conversation includes the technical foundations of Privacy Pools and its aim to strike a balance between meaningful privacy and regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency world. The discussion also touches upon the philosophical dimensions of privacy and freedom, with a critical examination of the potential policy implications and the principle of "guilty until proven innocent." Listen in as the panelists engage in a rich dialogue, exploring the nuanced approaches that Privacy Pools offers in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. Don't miss this episode filled with expert insights and diverse perspectives on one of the most pressing topics in the crypto space today.

EPISODE LINKS
Vitalik's Twitter:   / vitalikbuterin  
Zooko's Twitter:   / zooko  
Privacy Pools website: https://www.privacypools.com/
Blockchain Privacy and Regulatory Compliance: Towards a Practical Equilibrium: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.c...

HOST INFO
Paul Brigner's Twitter:   / paulbrigner  
Paul Brigner's LinkedIn:   / paulbrigner  
Electric Coin Co. Website: https://electriccoin.co
Electric Coin Co. Twitter:   / electriccoinco  

GUEST HOST INFO
Josh Swihart's Twitter:   / jswihart  
Josh Swihart's LinkedIn:   / swihart  

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome
00:30 Intoduction
05:03 Overview of Privacy Pools
12:29 Discussion
01:14:37 Closing Remarks

DISCLAIMER
Please be advised that the information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be taken as legal or financial advice. The opinions and views expressed by our guests are their own and may not reflect the official stance of the organizations they represent or those of Electric Coin Co. Always consult a legal or financial professional before making any decisions.