Shielded CEO Argues Onchain Privacy is Essential in AI-Driven Era

Eran Barak, CEO of Shielded Technologies, believes blockchain privacy tools like zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs are vital to protect user data in the age of artificial intelligence. He highlighted that as AI becomes more prevalent and powerful, centralized servers will become attractive targets for hackers seeking to steal valuable information such as private keys, financial records, and government documents. According to Barak, onchain ZK-proofs offer a solution by verifying data without revealing it, making hacking individual wallets much less appealing than accessing millions of records at once, discouraging attackers from targeting central servers.