Howard Wu - Tornado Cash 2.0: Cross-Chain. Compliant. Private - TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025
Explore the evolution of privacy in blockchain technology with Howard Wu in his compelling talk, "Tornado Cash 2.0: Cross-Chain. Compliant. Private," presented at TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025. Howard delves into the shortcomings of existing privacy solutions like Tornado Cash, and introduces Alio, a groundbreaking L1 protocol that supports programmable privacy via private smart contracts utilizing zero-knowledge proofs (ZK).
In this comprehensive session, Howard draws parallels between the evolution of web security from HTTP to HTTPS and current developments in Web 3.0. He highlights the transparency challenges in blockchain and discusses how Alio aims to resolve these issues with a robust private and compliant framework. The talk covers critical insights into privacy techniques, including Privacy Preserving Cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash, and how Alio advances these concepts by integrating configurable compliance and support for smart contracts and stablecoins.
Howard also introduces the innovative "view key" in Alio, designed to balance privacy with regulatory compliance, and demonstrates how this could address cross-jurisdictional compliance needs. Furthermore, he offers a glimpse into future scenarios where verifiable credentials could transform identity verification without compromising personal data.
Discover how Alio is at the forefront of creating a new standard for blockchain privacy and compliance, setting the stage for decentralized finance's next wave. Engage with this pioneering discussion to understand the potential of a compliant, private, and cross-chain digital future.
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