Privacy Podcast

Inside the shift from crypto fear to enterprise adoption and why privacy is becoming the backbone of digital commerceFor years, privacy in crypto lived in the shadows, debated, misunderstood, and often avoided by institutions afraid of regulatory fallout.That changed fast.In this episode of The Privacy Podcast, host Ben Schiller sits down with Paul Brody, the founder of Nightfall Networks and former Global Blockchain Leader at EY and Chairman of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance, to unpack a pivotal moment for the industry.From the fallout of Tornado Cash sanctions to the quiet acceleration of enterprise adoption, Brody explains why privacy has moved from theory to execution and why businesses are no longer asking if they need it, but how fast they can implement it.“We went from being terrified of going to prison… to full speed ahead.”This conversation reframes privacy not as secrecy, but as a strategic requirement for operating in a transparent, data-driven world.Why This MattersThe internet was built on visibility. Blockchain made that visibility permanent.That’s a problem for businesses.Without privacy, companies expose supply chains, payment flows, and competitive strategies in real time. And as analytics tools become more advanced, even “hidden” transactions aren’t truly hidden.Brody makes it clear: institutional adoption of blockchain cannot happen without privacy. Full stop.“Everything that works beautifully without privacy basically breaks under privacy.”But this isn’t about going dark. It’s about creating a new balance, one where transactions remain verifiable, regulators maintain oversight, and companies protect what matters most.The result? A future where privacy isn’t a feature. It’s the foundation.What We CoverWhy institutions went from “too risky” to “full speed ahead” on privacyThe real difference between privacy and anonymityHow blockchain transparency is breaking traditional business modelsWhy analytics tools make basic “mixing” obsoleteThe role of zero-knowledge technology in enterprise adoptionWhy consumers don’t drive privacy adoption but institutions doThe hidden cost of privacy and why it’s still worth itWhat “agentic commerce” means and why it depends on private infrastructureWhy future digital assets won’t move in and out of privacy, they’ll live inside itThe Bottom LineThe narrative around privacy is changing. This isn’t about hiding. It’s about operating.And as enterprises move in, they’re bringing a new standard with them, one where privacy is built in, not bolted on.Because in a fully transparent world, the most valuable thing a business can have… is control over what it reveals.🔗 About the 👤 Guest  LinkedIn: Connect with Paul Brody on LinkedInCompany / Work (EY Blockchain): https://blockchain.ey.com Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (Chairman role): https://entethalliance.orgAbout the ShowThe Privacy Podcast by Miden explores the intersection of privacy, identity, and emerging technologies. Hosted by Ben Schiller, the show brings together builders, regulators, and thinkers shaping what comes next in a world where data is power.Executive Producer Michele MussoEdited by the Musso Media Team Music:  licensed.All rights reserved. ©2026 Musso Media 

Inside the battle between absolute privacy and real-world adoption and why zero-knowledge tech may redefine the internet.Privacy has always been framed as a binary: total anonymity or full transparency. But what if that framing is wrong?In the debut episode of The Privacy Podcast by Miden, host Ben Schiller sits down with Evin McMullen to unpack one of the most urgent debates shaping the future of the internet: Can privacy truly scale without compromise?Drawing from a live debate between privacy “maximalists” and pragmatists, this conversation cuts through ideology and gets real about what it actually takes to bring decentralized technologies into the mainstream.From the rise of bots and AI agents to the evolving role of governments and regulation, this episode explores how privacy is no longer just a principle. It is becoming infrastructure.Why This MattersWe are entering a moment where more than half of online interactions are no longer human. Identity is fragmented. Trust is eroding. And the systems designed to protect us were never built for this scale.This episode makes one thing clear:Privacy is not a feature. It is a fragile outcome shaped by technology, regulation, and design decisions happening right now.And the stakes are not theoretical. They are deeply human.What We Cover • The real debate: privacy maximalism vs practical adoption • Why “perfect privacy” may prevent real-world scale • How zero-knowledge proofs are changing data sharing • The rise of bots and non-human actors online • Why governments and institutions are leading adoption faster than expected • The growing tension between regulation, surveillance, and user protection • How AI agents are reshaping trust, identity, and consent • The hidden cost of compliance for businesses handling sensitive data • Why privacy is ultimately about control, not secrecyAbout the 👤 Guest  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/evin-mcmullenX (Twitter)https://x.com/provenauthority• Billions Networkhttps://www.billions.network Key Takeaways• Privacy is not about hiding. It is about control over disclosure • Absolute privacy is often incompatible with real-world adoption • Zero-knowledge technology enables proof without exposure and changes everything • Regulation will likely shape the future faster than consumer choice • AI is accelerating both the risks and the urgency around privacy • The next evolution of the internet depends on verifiable identity without sacrificing personal dataNotable Insight“Privacy is not a product. It is an end state achieved through the absence of disclosure.”About the ShowThe Privacy Podcast by Miden explores the intersection of privacy, identity, and emerging technologies. Hosted by Ben Schiller, the show brings together builders, regulators, and thinkers shaping what comes next in a world where data is power.Executive Producer Michele MussoEdited by the Musso Media Team Music: Adrian Walther “Fuel the Fire” licensed.All rights reserved. ©2026 Musso Media 

Privacy is not just a feature of blockchain. It is the foundation of what comes next.In this intro to the show, Ben Schiller, Head of Communications at Miden and former CoinDesk journalist, shares why privacy is the missing layer of the internet and the key to real blockchain adoption.From fixing the surveillance-driven internet model to enabling institutions and enterprises to operate securely on-chain, this is about building the next era of the internet.Over the coming episodes, Privacy Podcast will feature leading voices across blockchain, privacy tech, and digital rights, exploring what it takes to create a more secure, scalable, and trusted future.This is where privacy meets progress.------------------------------------Produced and Edited by the Musso Media Team All rights reserved. ©2026 Musso Media