Privacy Coins

· Publifye AS
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79
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""Privacy Coins"" examines the rise of cryptocurrencies designed to enhance user anonymity in an age of increasing digital surveillance. It explains how these coins, like Monero and Zcash, utilize technologies such as ring signatures and zero-knowledge proofs to offer greater privacy than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, where transactions are recorded on a public ledger. The book highlights the crucial role privacy coins could play in safeguarding individual liberties, while also acknowledging the potential for misuse, necessitating careful regulatory consideration.

The book is structured in three parts; starting with the core concepts of privacy coins, then moving into the societal and political implications of the coins; and concluding with the future of privacy coins. It delves into the societal and political implications, exploring their potential use in circumventing censorship and empowering marginalized communities, while also addressing concerns about illicit activities.

By combining technical analysis, legal scholarship, and economic research, this approach provides a balanced and comprehensive overview suitable for anyone interested in the intersection of digital privacy, financial technology, and politics.

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