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David Chaum Rolls Out Privacy-Protecting CBDC Technology

The “godfather of cryptocurrency” suggested a CBDC design for a pilot with the Swiss National Bank.

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The Future of Democracy Hinges on Privacy Rights

xx network Founder and Creator David Chaum brings to Consensus 2022 a presentation on how technology and privacy rights are our only hope for the future of democracy.

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‘Father of Cryptocurrency’ David Chaum Discusses Quantum-Resistant Digital Currency, Web 3 Development, Satoshi Identity Mystery and More

David Chaum, world-renowned cryptographer, privacy advocate, and CEO of distributed messaging platform Elixxir, shares insights on the innovation and potential problems of Web 3. Plus, the “Father of Cryptocurrency” discusses who could be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, and what quantum computing could mean for existing blockchain protocols, bitcoin and beyond.

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CoinDesk at DevCon 5: Interview with Cryptography Pioneer, David Chaum

Christine Kim chats with American computer scientist and cryptographer David Chaum about his latest work building the decentralized messaging and payments platform, Elixxir, and the latest unveiling of his digital currency, Praxxis, to support the Elixxir platform.

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WATCH: David Chaum Explains His New 'Quantum-Resistant' Crypto, Praxxis 

We spoke with Chaum at Devcon in Osaka, where he shared his vision for a more secure blockchain.

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'Power to the People': Privacy Was the Rallying Cry of Berlin's Web3 Summit

It may seem trivial in some cases, but digital anonymity is no joking matter to American whistleblower and privacy advocate Edward Snowden.

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Ecash's Creator Is Back – And He Thinks He's Built the Fastest Blockchain Ever

Famed cryptographer and digital money pioneer, David Chaum, revealed he thinks he's built a "better" cryptocurrency.

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3 Pre-Bitcoin Virtual Currencies That Bit the Dust

Flooz, Beenz and DigiCash all sough to be the international online currency of choice - but what happened?

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