How to Balance Transparency and Privacy in Blockchain With Carter Woetzel

Why privacy is crucial for a decentralized future: insights from Carter Woetzel.

Feb 24, 2023

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In this interview, Laura talks with Carter Woetzel, lead researcher for Shade Protocol, and author of Building Confidence in Blockchain.

Carter is an advocate for privacy in blockchain, and his work in SecretNetwork, Shade Protocol, and the Universal Privacy Alliance highlights the importance of balancing transparency and privacy for the future of blockchain. Carter's insights on MEV and centralization in block production are a reminder that we need to be vigilant in preserving the decentralized nature of blockchain to prevent censorship and regulatory risks.

MEV and Centralization in Block Production

MEV is currently worth a staggering $690 million in cumulative fees extracted from Ethereum users.

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