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The Silent Threat in Crypto: Why Privacy Is No Longer Optional

Last updated: May 27, 2025 3:28 am
Saadi Anjum
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Key Takeaways:

  • Blockchain transparency is a double-edged sword, exposing sensitive metadata to potential threats.
  • Businesses require privacy to protect competitive strategies and market stability.
  • AI poses new risks, making decentralized yet private systems crucial for the future.

The Privacy Paradox in Blockchain

Transparency has long been hailed as one of blockchain’s biggest advantages. However, according to Eran Barak, CEO of Midnight, a privacy-focused sidechain for Cardano, this very feature is also a barrier to wider adoption.

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Key Takeaways:The Privacy Paradox in BlockchainWhy Businesses Demand Privacy in BlockchainThe AI Factor: A New Privacy Threat

Speaking to Cointelegraph, Barak explained that blockchain metadata can expose an individual’s or organization’s digital footprint, making them vulnerable to tracking by threat actors and data collectors.

The Hidden Dangers of Blockchain Metadata

Barak illustrated the risks by highlighting the potential exposure of on-chain medical records. Without privacy protections, a person’s visit frequency to a healthcare provider could indicate an underlying condition—information that could be exploited by insurers, employers, or cybercriminals.

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For organizations, metadata leaks could compromise an entire company’s security. Hackers can analyze forensic clues from blockchain transactions, piecing together a broader picture of their target.

The problem is further amplified by artificial intelligence (AI). With AI’s ability to identify patterns and make statistical predictions, even seemingly insignificant metadata can be used to create detailed profiles of individuals and businesses.


Why Businesses Demand Privacy in Blockchain

Privacy is not just a personal concern—it’s an economic necessity. Paul Brody, global blockchain leader at EY, stressed that corporations need confidentiality in transactions to protect pricing strategies, business contracts, and sensitive financial movements.

Without privacy, competitors could exploit leaked data, leading to market manipulation and even financial instability. Avidan Abitbol, project director at Data Ownership Protocol (DOP), added that businesses must shield everyday operations, including:

Payments & Transactions – Preventing trade secrets from being exposed.
Asset Holdings – Avoiding unnecessary market speculation.
Workflow Data – Protecting internal processes from external interference.


The AI Factor: A New Privacy Threat

David Holtzman, a former military intelligence expert and White House adviser, warned that AI’s rapid development could further erode privacy by centralizing data control.

To counteract this, Holtzman and other experts advocate for decentralized yet privacy-preserving solutions in blockchain. The challenge now is ensuring that data remains secure while still benefiting from blockchain’s inherent transparency.

As the crypto industry evolves, one thing is clear: privacy is not optional—it’s essential.

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BySaadi Anjum
Saadi Anjum is a seasoned crypto writer and blockchain researcher. With a sharp eye on market trends and emerging technologies, she delivers trusted news and trading insights to empower the crypto community.
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