NEW EPISODE - The Race to Build the Private Ethereum
Can Ethereum have truly private smart contracts without backdoors?
Aztec co-founder
@Zac_Aztec joins
@TrustlessState to make the case for privacy without privileged access, and why he believes
@aztecnetwork stands apart from competing networks.
They break down why Wall Street needs privacy to move onchain, how ZK Passport enables identity verification without exposing personal data, and why AI-powered cyberattacks could make decentralized infrastructure more important than ever.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 The Race for Private Ethereum
07:21 Why Crypto Still Isn't Private
15:01 ZK Passport and Private Identity
21:29 AI-Powered Attacks and Trustless Infrastructure
29:44 Private DeFi and Institutional Adoption
35:42 Aztec Tokenomics, MEV, and Transaction Costs
40:52 Aztec Tierra and the 2027 Roadmap
43:43 Getting Started With Aztec