Why the world needs Zero-Knowledge Proofs | Not Dead Yet: Episode 2

In the second episode of Not Dead Yet, Robert Baggs speaks with Eli Ben-Sasson, the 'Godfather of ZKPs' and CEO of Starkware. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – Why is privacy important to you? 03:24 – Why is a lack of privacy holding blockchains back? 04:05 – Privacy is normal, so why isn’t it already normal in crypto? 06:10 – The dangers of CBDCs 09:00 – “If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear” 12:53 – What are Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and why are they important? 19:26 – What is Zcash and how does it work? 21:14 – Why is privacy suddenly trending? 23:15 – What happens if Bitcoin doesn’t address its lack of privacy? 28:03 – Can we stop a dystopian future? Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.