How to keep data private on a blockchain

Cees van Wijk
Nov 4 · 6 min read

With an increasing number of blockchain applications going in to production privacy is a concern which, in most cases, still remains unanswered. A number of solutions are now emerging which look to address the issue of ensuring privacy of data on blockchains.

Why is privacy a concern when using blockchain technology? Unlike centralized systems where one centralized party can view all the data and control the access to it, the premise of a decentralized system is that the transaction data is shared with all participants. This sharing is required to enable all…

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