We’re thrilled to have the visionary David Chaum on our latest, #88th episode of Encrypted, powered by Myco.io, “Cryptocurrency’s Godfather: David Chaum on Privacy, DigiCash, AI and the Quantum-Secure Future”!
Renowned as the ‘Godfather of Cryptocurrency,’ David’s pioneering work in applying cryptography to cash in 1982 set the stage for today’s digital currency landscape. From #ecash to groundbreaking #cryptographic #protocols, his contributions have reshaped #privacy and #security in the digital realm.
In our discussion, David shared his insights about Project #Tourbillon, a CBDC collaboration with a Swiss central bank, emphasizing its paramount focus on preserving user privacy — which is very important for the Central Bank Digital Currencies.
We dived into the evolution from challenging centralized financial players with cryptographic digital cash to collaborating on CBDCs, exploring the intersection of privacy, decentralization, and the future of currency.
We also spoke about ‘better than money’ (BTM) concepts, their connection to e-cash, and the intriguing realm of #cMoney.
David highlighted the urgency of quantum-resistant cryptography, offering foresight into forthcoming developments crucial for safeguarding digital systems against quantum threats in the current landscape.
Discover more about the meaningful contributions of the cryptocurrency industry to the core of useful computer science and the crucial discussion about AI, and data accumulation.
Join us in exploring the future of #cryptography, privacy, and technology with David Chaum on the Encrypted podcast!
Special guest: David Chaum
Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.
#Cryptocurrency #Privacy #security #cryptography #ecash #digicash #CBDCs #AI #DigitalInnovation“