Buterin: Hiding Names in Transactions Is No Longer Enough for Privacy in the AI Era
- —Buterin spoke at the 12th Global Blockchain Summit on September 23, 2026
- —Hiding names fails as balances and transaction history reveal sensitive data
- —Programmable privacy would let code govern access to information
- —Privacy is being developed alongside quantum security and native rollups
Why it matters: It sets Ethereum's direction, making privacy a roadmap priority alongside scaling and quantum resistance.
Source: Coinpedia