Ethereum Foundation Launches Privacy Cluster to Enhance User Privacy

The Ethereum Foundation has taken a significant step towards bolstering privacy on its network with the launch of a dedicated team, dubbed ‘Privacy Cluster.’ This group, composed of 47 experts in research, engineering, and cryptography, will drive the development of privacy-enhancing features for the Ethereum blockchain. Led by Igor Barinov and Andy Guzman, the initiative is being unveiled through the foundation’s blog on October 8th, 2025.