Crypto and Privacy – Understanding the Future

Notes from FCAT’s Crypto Privacy Conference As the world inches closer towards realizing the true importance of privacy, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in ways data is collected. In our pursuit of reimagining financial systems with cryptocurrencies and blockchain, an open forum for discussion of upcoming ideas and trends around Privacy and Crypto was hosted by Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT).

With a panel of over 32 experts, FCAT hosted the Crypto Privacy Conference with an aim to educate and inspire an audience on various advancements in the field of privacy and the importance of privacy. The two-day conference covered topics ranging from bitcoin privacy, cryptography, financial privacy, identity, and privacy-focused businesses.

With an extraordinary range of experts participating over the two days, we received insights from many perspectives. The Honorable Brian D. Quintenz gave us a peek into how regulatory bodies envision privacy developments in cryptocurrency. One of our keynote speakers, Jameson Lopp, showcased the possibility of maintaining an off-the-grid approach to life while still maintaining an active interaction with the real world.

An integral topic from the discussion revolved around the important role academia plays in creating and developing a secure ecosystem using cryptography. There was consensus on why it’s imperative that schools and universities take an active role in introducing and teaching students about privacy techniques to build better systems.

Another notable takeaway emerged from various prominent VC firms like Boost VC, Castle Island, and Slow Ventures who expressed the sentiment of investors and their focus on privacy-centric solutions and their market availability.

The FCAT Crypto Privacy Conference created a forum to engage both technical and non-technical speakers that highlighted some of the most important issues, advancements, and ideas in the industry. We created a discussion to learn about what is happening and what the future looks like in the world of Crypto and Privacy from various contexts – the individual, the academic, the investor, the developer, the business leader, and the regulator. Watch the replay or visit the event page.