The Privacy Podcast - Kusama Shield Interview - Kusama Polkadot ZK Proofs and much more!

🎙️ Welcome to The Privacy Podcast!
In this episode, we sit down with Filip Chan (aka Flipchan) — a cybersecurity veteran turned Web3 visionary — to dive deep into the world of Kusama Shield, privacy in decentralized networks, and the future of ZK proofs across Kusama and Polkadot.

🔐 Topics Covered:

What is Kusama Shield and why it matters for on-chain privacy

Filip’s journey from traditional IT security to blockchain development

Exploring Zero-Knowledge Proofs and their use in Kusama/Polkadot ecosystems

The role of privacy in decentralized governance

Infrastructure challenges in the privacy-preserving space

The future of Web3 identity and shielding mechanisms

💡 Whether you're a developer, crypto enthusiast, or just privacy-curious — this episode is packed with insights into how privacy tech is evolving in the blockchain era.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Who is Flipchan?
03:00 - Background in IT security
04:30 - Getting into Bitcoin infrastructure (2013)
06:00 - What is Kusama Shield?
09:00 - Importance of privacy in blockchain
12:45 - Zero-Knowledge Proofs explained
16:00 - Kusama vs. Polkadot privacy roles
18:30 - Governance & shielding
21:00 - Challenges of privacy infra
25:00 - The future of Web3 privacy
28:00 - Closing thoughts

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