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zkEVMs – Everything you need to know.

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zkEVMs – Everything you need to know.

We’ve come a long way from smart contracts to sidechains and rollups before reaching zkEVM technology as the potential solution to the blockchain scalability problem. This problem has been at the core of most of the blockchain innovation we’ve seen in the past couple of years. Without sacrificing

ZK-rollup projects: Inner workings, importance & analysis

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ZK-rollup projects: Inner workings, importance & analysis

It is no secret that the crypto space has witnessed tremendous growth in the past few years. DeFi protocols, NFT collections, ZK-rollup projects and everything in between have made a debut since the ICO era. Meanwhile, the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies has yielded massive upwards price action and a greater

What are hash functions, and how do hashes work in crypto?

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What are hash functions, and how do hashes work in crypto?

Although these terms are usually thrown around the more technical crypto circles, more than one user has wondered what hash functions are. How do hashes work to ensure secure data storage and data integrity? The word 'hash' may evoke memories of meat and potatoes, chopped and mixed. However,

What is Cross-chain DeFi? Is it possible?

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What is Cross-chain DeFi? Is it possible?

We’re still in the earliest years of cross-chain DeFi. The siloed nature of blockchain technology and Web3 today is one of the major barriers preventing its widespread adoption. Different blockchains are significantly siloed, which you can tell by just looking at how Centralized Exchanges (CEXs) continue to be the

What is a zero-knowledge proof? ZKPs explained in different levels.

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What is a zero-knowledge proof? ZKPs explained in different levels.

While it looks like rocket science when you first come across it, the concept of a zero-knowledge proof is not as confusing as it seems. In fact, it can be summarized as digital accountability.

Privacy crypto projects: real Bitcoin competitors or not?

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Privacy crypto projects: real Bitcoin competitors or not?

There are no clear Bitcoin competitors when it comes to value-oriented blockchains. Bitcoin has over 180 million users, and the network averages hundreds of thousands of daily transactions, facilitating cross-border payments. However, as more people regard Bitcoin as a full-fledged digital asset akin to gold or real estate, the question

How to get involved in Panther's community: You can help DeFi privacy!

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How to get involved in Panther's community: You can help DeFi privacy!

You can be an active part of the Panther community in more ways than you think. Let's look at Panther's DAO participation and other strategies.

KYC/AML: How crypto will change a TradFi standard forever

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KYC/AML: How crypto will change a TradFi standard forever

There is much debate around KYC&AML practices in crypto. However, few know how technological developments might change KYC/AML forever.

Economic study of private DeFi: Dr. Anish Mohammed, Panther's CTO

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Economic study of private DeFi: Dr. Anish Mohammed, Panther's CTO

This article rendition of Anish Mohammed's EthCC talk tackles the economic implications of achieving privacy & different strategies to enable it.

Ring Signatures vs. zkSNARKs: A comparison

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Ring Signatures vs. zkSNARKs: A comparison

Nowadays, ring signatures and zero-knowledge proofs (as well as their close cousin, zkSNARKs) are two of the most used and known privacy enhancing technologies applied to cryptocurrency. And, as cryptography is the heart and soul of the crypto scene (and the only reason scarce digital goods are possible), this is

Crypto staking: misconceptions, benefits, risks & taxation

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Crypto staking: misconceptions, benefits, risks & taxation

If you are acquainted with the everyday actuality of the crypto space, you surely have heard of staking. You likely also hold some staking misconceptions that need to change ASAP. Besides being one out of several ways to earn passive income in crypto, staking is a vital piece of the

What is MEV in crypto?

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What is MEV in crypto?

MEV (Miner Extractable Value) is deemed both a problem and a feature of blockchains. Here’s our guide to understanding and dealing with it.

Is Bitcoin traceable? Coin security & privacy

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Is Bitcoin traceable? Coin security & privacy

Is Bitcoin traceable? Short, answer: yes. Long answer: It’s complicated. Here’s how to access privacy in crypto.

Privacy coins, coin tumblers & PriFi: Private crypto

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Privacy coins, coin tumblers & PriFi: Private crypto

Before the PriFi boom, Bitcoin tumblers and privacy coins were the only way to transact privately on-chain. Are they still valid options?

From CBDCs to crypto privacy: Oliver Gale, Panther’s Co-Founder

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From CBDCs to crypto privacy: Oliver Gale, Panther’s Co-Founder

CBDCs are far from how they were initially conceptualized, as revealed by Oliver Gale, founder of the first digital dollar project.

Is privacy a human right? Philosophy, economics & legality

Is privacy a human right? Philosophy, economics & legality

Have you ever thought deeply about privacy, where it comes from, and its implications? Whether you realize it or not, privacy is involved in almost every aspect of our lives!

Panther joins ZPrize to support zero-knowledge development

Panther joins ZPrize to support zero-knowledge development

Leading Web3 organizations like Ethereum, Polygon, Mina Protocol, and Panther have partnered to support ZPrize in advancing ZK technologies.

The Ultimate Irony: thoughts on the state of our markets

The Ultimate Irony: thoughts on the state of our markets

by Dr. Anish Mohammed The crypto ecosystem has seemingly found consensus, and it has the word “bear” written all over it. Everyone pleads to have predicted Terra’s implosion, while few can actually prove their claims. And yet, although no one can deny the systemic ripples of $UST’s demise,

DeFi privacy suite: why Panther is different (and necessary!)

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DeFi privacy suite: why Panther is different (and necessary!)

What’s the difference between Panther and other projects in the Privacy Finance ecosystem? Let’s take a deep look.

Panther and e-Money partner to bridge legacy banking systems & DeFi

Panther and e-Money partner to bridge legacy banking systems & DeFi

We’re partnering with e-Money! Incorporating their stablecoin ecosystem into the Panther ecosystem will allow us to empower privacy and compliance for institutions.

Panther announces its Polygon integration

Panther announces its Polygon integration

Panther Protocol is announcing its Polygon integration, as an effort to host the protocol’s v1 in Polygon. Panther’s Multi-Asset Shielded Pools will be the first on the chain’s ecosystem and an industry milestone. In an ecosystem constantly reinventing itself and looking for its next breakthrough, Polygon has

Reflections on Panther’s Roadmap: Co-Founder & CTO Anish Mohammed

Reflections on Panther’s Roadmap: Co-Founder & CTO Anish Mohammed

We’ve recently published an updated version of Panther’s roadmap on our website. We, as a team, have been looking forward to this milestone throughout the previous few, very eventful months. Therefore, I believe it’s worthwhile sharing some reflections both on the road that led us here and

Voting Round #3 starts in less than 24 hours!

Voting Round #3 starts in less than 24 hours!

Vote for the private, decentralized launch of Panther Protocol. Dear Panthers, Time has gone by quickly, and we’re ready to deliver on our promise to, after putting the protocol launch on hold, to kickstart Voting Round #3. For voting to remain fully private, we will follow a similar procedure

Panther partners ShapeShift DAO for DeFi interoperable privacy

Panther partners ShapeShift DAO for DeFi interoperable privacy

Panther Protocol is partnering with ShapeShift, a household name in the crypto industry. ShapeShift has taken brave steps in the recent past. Moving from a crypto exchange to launching Shapeshift DEX to a DEX aggregator featuring a complete crypto management platform, they also recently announced its full decentralization subsequently becoming

Panther Protocol: The first private decentralized DeFi protocol launch

Panther Protocol: The first private decentralized DeFi protocol launch

Blockchain history was made earlier this week. Thanks to more than 2,560 DAO votes in a Snapshot proposal, the Panther Protocol was voted to be launched in a private, decentralized manner. This constitutes the very first event of its kind, a feature that sets Panther a step towards its