Vitalik Buterin unveils Kohaku, a privacy-focused framework for Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin introduced Kohaku, an open-source framework of privacy tools designed to enhance security and anonymity on Ethereum.Summary
At Devcon, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin presented Kohaku, a suite of privacy-preserving crypto tools developed by the Ethereum Foundation to significantly improve user privacy and security on the network. Buterin acknowledged that Ethereum is currently lagging in user privacy but emphasized that Kohaku represents a concerted effort in this "last mile stage." Kohaku is an open-source, modular framework providing primitives for developers to build secure, privacy-focused wallets without centralized reliance, potentially evolving to include mixnets and ZK-powered browsers. The current repository includes software packages for protocols like Railgun and Privacy Pools, which allow users to obscure funds and provide a "proof of innocence." Buterin stressed that privacy is essential for freedom, allowing individuals to live without constant scrutiny from coercive entities. This initiative aligns with the Ethereum Foundation's increased focus on privacy, including the recent launch of the 47-member Privacy Cluster and the rebranding of its R&D team to the Privacy Stewards of Ethereum.
(Source：The Block)