The Ethereum Foundation has introduced a paradigm shift in the network’s privacy approach after launching the Privacy Stewards of Ethereum (PSE).
According to the announcement, the newly launched program will replace the previous “Privacy & Scaling Explorations” team.” PSE will focus on solving real privacy problems instead of just researching new technology.
In the roadmap released by the Privacy Stewards of the Ethereum team, the focus will mainly be on three areas – Privacy Writes, Privacy Reads, and Privacy Proving – to deal with different privacy areas the Ethereum Foundation has had issues with in the past.
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Private Writes will focus on simplifying private transactions and making them affordable. The PSE team is in the process of developing PlasmaFold, a Layer 2 network that will deal with private transfers. The system will employ a unique approach that enables servers to block proofs as users keep balance proofs using their own devices. This will facilitate exits without a complicated procedure.
Private Reads will deal with the challenge of data leaks as users interact with the Ethereum blockchain. Regular Remote Procedure Call (RPC) services are vulnerable to exposing personal information, such as account details and IP addresses. The Privacy Stewards of Ethereum team has established a working group to evaluate solutions for protecting sensitive data.
Privacy Proving, on the other hand, is designed to simplify access to zero-knowledge proofs and make them easier to generate using everyday devices. The Privacy Stewards of Ethereum team has proposed a “prove anywhere” approach that enables users to create privacy proofs without requiring powerful computers or relying on intermediaries, such as third parties.
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Writing on the roadmap on behalf of the Ethereum Foundation and the development team, group member Sam Richards stated:
“Ethereum is on the path to becoming the settlement layer for the world, but without strong privacy, it risks becoming the backbone of global surveillance rather than global freedom […] If Ethereum fails to build privacy, it fails to protect the people who rely on it.”
“Specific priorities and initiatives within [these] tracks will vary in their investment timelines and deliverables, and will evolve with the ecosystem, but we expect these general focus areas to persist for the next few years.”
The initiative by the Privacy Stewards of the Ethereum team highlights a significant milestone at a time when Ethereum is facing intense regulatory scrutiny as it strives to maintain its position as the pioneer of smart contract platforms. If the Privacy Stewards of Ethereum roadmap succeeds, it could help Ethereum retain its place as the foundation of global digital commerce. The Ethereum Foundation seems committed to solving existing privacy concerns even as the blockchain continues to mature.
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