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Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Secret Network Launches 'Privacy 2.0: The AI Revolution' at Blockchain Futurist Conference 2025
New initiative explores the intersection of AI, blockchain, and privacy in the age of intelligent technology TORONTO, ON, May 1, 2025 (Bitwire) -– Secret Network , the leading blockchain platform for privacy-preserving smart contracts, announced the debut of its newest event, Privacy 2.0: The AI Revolution, taking place at the Blockchain Futurist Conference on May 13, 2025 in Toronto. This inaugural event sponsored by Secret Network, Silent Swap, and DAIS, will bring together leading minds in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data privacy to explore how privacy-first infrastructure is essential in shaping ethical and secure AI systems. As AI continues to advance rapidly, Privacy 2.0 will examine the role of confidential computing in protecting user data, preserving digital rights, and enabling real-world decentralized applications. The launch of Privacy 2.0 builds on Secret Network's ongoing mission to advance privacy in Web3. Over the past two years, the organization has hosted DeCC Day — a global series of completely free educational events focused on Decentralized Confidential Computing (DeCC). These sessions have equipped developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge needed to build privacy-preserving applications in an open and accessible way. 'Privacy is not just a feature — it's a foundational requirement for the next generation of intelligent systems,' said Lisa Loud, Executive Director at Secret Network. 'With Privacy 2.0, we're creating space for developers, thinkers, and leaders to explore how confidential computing can protect user data while enabling powerful new AI-driven applications. We're proud to bring this conversation to Toronto and continue our mission of open, accessible education.' Top thought leaders are leading the conversation at this event, including: Secret Network is widely recognized for pioneering privacy-preserving smart contracts, enabling encrypted inputs, outputs, and states while maintaining decentralization and verifiability. These capabilities unlock powerful new use cases — from secure voting systems to confidential DeFi — that protect sensitive data without compromising transparency or trust. 'Secret Network's new Privacy 2.0 event is an important addition to this year's conference,' said Tracy Leparulo, Founder of Blockchain Futurist Conference. 'As we explore the future of blockchain and AI, it's essential that conversations around privacy and ethical innovation are front and center — and Secret continues to lead by example.' By hosting Privacy 2.0: The AI Revolution, Secret Network is once again demonstrating its leadership in bringing timely, mission-driven education to the broader Web3 ecosystem. Their continued commitment to open access and free learning experiences has made a lasting impact on how privacy is understood, implemented, and prioritized across the space. About Secret Network Secret Network is a layer-1 blockchain on Cosmos, leveraging TEE technology for default encryption of all data, offering the fastest and most efficient confidential computing available via Secret Contracts. These enable private decentralized applications, akin to standard smart contracts but inherently private. The Secret AI SDK integrates TEE-enabled GPUs with the blockchain, supporting encrypted LLM models and AI agents for private chatbots, DeFAI, and proprietary AI use cases. Through Cosmos IBC and integrations, Secret extends privacy-preserving smart contracts to Ethereum, EVM networks, and Solana, positioning itself as the confidential computing hub for web3 and AI. Learn more at . About Blockchain Futurist Conference Blockchain Futurist Conference is Canada's largest and longest-running Web3 event, now celebrating its 7th year. With over 11 years of experience in the crypto event space—including organizing Canada's first Bitcoin conference and the world's first Ethereum hackathon—the team is dedicated to building community and bridging the gap between Web3 technologies and real-world applications. The Blockchain Futurist Conference team has produced more than 150 large-scale Web3 events across the globe, from the Bahamas to Italy to Australia. The conference explores cutting-edge topics like cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and the future of Web3 technology—uniting innovators, investors, and industry leaders to shape the future. Register for the Privacy 2.0 Event: Register for Blockchain Futurist Conference: For media inquiries reach out to [email protected] For sponsorship inquiries reach out to: [email protected]
Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Secret Network Foundation and Zekret Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Privacy-Preserving Liquidity Farming
This collaboration is a broader effort to integrate Secret Network's confidential smart contract capabilities with Zekret's MiCA-aligned infrastructure. 'Privacy and compliance should not be opposing forces in DeFi' — Artur Gulinski, COO of Zekret. TN, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2025 / / -- Secret Network Foundation and Zekret have announced a strategic partnership to enhance liquidity farming with privacy-preserving solutions. This collaboration marks the beginning of a broader effort to integrate Secret Network's confidential smart contract capabilities with Zekret's MiCA-aligned blockchain infrastructure, paving the way for a compliant and scalable future for decentralized finance. Zekret is rapidly emerging as a key player in the next evolution of DeFi, offering a regulatory-compliant, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed to meet the needs of institutions, developers, and investors. With over 300,000 users poised to migrate to the network, strategic alliances, and seed round completed through node sales, Zekret is positioned to bridge the gap between compliance and innovation in the blockchain space. Secret Network, the leader in privacy-preserving smart contracts, will bring its unique encrypted computation technology to Zekret's ecosystem. This partnership will initially focus on liquidity farming, leveraging Secret Network's confidential DeFi infrastructure to enhance security and user privacy while fully complying with regulatory frameworks such as the EU's MiCA. 'DeFi must evolve to meet the demands of an increasingly regulated world without sacrificing decentralization and innovation,' says Lisa Loud, executive director of Secret Network Foundation. 'By collaborating with Zekret, we're enabling a more secure and compliant DeFi environment where users and institutions alike can confidently participate.' The partnership aligns with Zekret's mission to provide a legally sound foundation for the next phase of DeFi. By integrating privacy-enhancing technologies, Zekret can offer projects and investors a competitive advantage in a regulatory-conscious market. Privacy and compliance should not be opposing forces in DeFi,' says Artur Gulinski, COO of Zekret. 'With Secret Network's expertise in privacy-preserving computation, we're ensuring that all DeFi activities on Zekret are not only scalable and efficient but also secure and regulatory-ready.' This collaboration is the first step in a broader effort to merge privacy, compliance, and user protection in blockchain. Future developments will explore deeper integrations between Secret Network's privacy-focused technology and Zekret's institutional-grade infrastructure, further solidifying their joint vision for a DeFi ecosystem that balances transparency, security, and regulatory adherence. X Legal Disclaimer:
