A Lawyer’s Take on Privacy - Programmable Disclosure
summary
Argues that privacy becomes programmable disclosure by using zero-knowledge proofs to prove specific facts without leaking raw data, demonstrates Mina as a succinct zk native blockchain that runs execution off-chain and submits recursive proofs on-chain, and shows concrete builds: a composable KYC proof that verifies age, accredited status, source of funds and sanctions-free status in one verifiable proof, plus healthcare eligibility and supply-chain certification examples; recommends duplicate systems, regulatory sandboxes and legal updates.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:30Privacy in technology
- 4:40Urgent privacy needs
- 7:12Web3 transparency vs privacy
- 10:47Programmable disclosure
- 12:35Mina blockchain privacy
- 13:37Zero knowledge proofs
- 15:45Real-world applications
- 16:48Adoption barriers
- 18:13Summary
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