I went through the privacy project materials, and in the end, I still focused my attention back on NIGHT
During this time, I spent some time roughly looking through the privacy track projects. To be honest, the thinking is quite fragmented.
Some projects follow the 'extreme anonymity' route, trying to hide all transaction information and emphasizing complete untraceability. Technically, it is indeed very tough, but the problem is that the application scenarios are always quite limited.
There are also some projects working on privacy extensions, such as adding a privacy layer on top of existing public chains to allow transactions to be partially hidden. However, such solutions often rely on the existing network structure, making the overall user experience and security model more complex.
After looking around, I actually started to pay attention to Midnight again.
Its approach seems to me to be more of a 'middle route.' It does not pursue complete anonymity, nor is it simply an addition of privacy functions, but rather creates a verifiable privacy structure through zero-knowledge proofs. Transactions can remain confidential, yet can still prove to be valid.
This design makes me feel more in line with real-world needs. Many scenarios do not actually need complete concealment, but rather a system that can protect data while also being verifiable.
From what I understand, NIGHT is not only a core asset in this network but also plays a role in supporting privacy computing and network operation. If the privacy track really enters a more practical application stage in the future, this structure may be more readily accepted.
Sometimes, after looking at so many projects, you will find that what is truly important is not who is more extreme, but who is closer to the way the real world is used.
@MidnightNetwork $NIGHT #night
During this time, I spent some time roughly looking through the privacy track projects. To be honest, the thinking is quite fragmented.
Some projects follow the 'extreme anonymity' route, trying to hide all transaction information and emphasizing complete untraceability. Technically, it is indeed very tough, but the problem is that the application scenarios are always quite limited.
There are also some projects working on privacy extensions, such as adding a privacy layer on top of existing public chains to allow transactions to be partially hidden. However, such solutions often rely on the existing network structure, making the overall user experience and security model more complex.
After looking around, I actually started to pay attention to Midnight again.
Its approach seems to me to be more of a 'middle route.' It does not pursue complete anonymity, nor is it simply an addition of privacy functions, but rather creates a verifiable privacy structure through zero-knowledge proofs. Transactions can remain confidential, yet can still prove to be valid.
This design makes me feel more in line with real-world needs. Many scenarios do not actually need complete concealment, but rather a system that can protect data while also being verifiable.
From what I understand, NIGHT is not only a core asset in this network but also plays a role in supporting privacy computing and network operation. If the privacy track really enters a more practical application stage in the future, this structure may be more readily accepted.
Sometimes, after looking at so many projects, you will find that what is truly important is not who is more extreme, but who is closer to the way the real world is used.
@MidnightNetwork $NIGHT #night