Data Privacy

A collection of 25 posts

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AI + Blockchain = Trusted Intelligence - Part 3

Welcome back to this third and final installment of this series of posts.  In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we explored how decentralized technologies-particularly blockchains-can reshape the way AI and data systems evolve, based on a paper released by a16z. Part 1 covered identity, agent interoperability, and

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AI + Blockchain = Trusted Intelligence: Part 2

Welcome back. This is the second in a series of blogs responding to a16z’s recent position paper on the intersection of AI and Blockchain.  Our first blog covered Persistent data and context in AI interactions, Universal Identity for AI Agents, and Forwards-compatible proof of personhood. In today’s installment

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AI + Blockchain = Trusted Intelligence

As AI becomes an even more deeply rooted part of our everyday activities, some of the most important questions that often aren’t asked include: who will control it? Who will benefit most from its capabilities? And perhaps the most important question we should be asking is: will the majority

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Quantum Computing, The Threat to Blockchain

What Is Quantum Computing—And Why Does It Matter? Quantum computers are almost inconceivably more powerful than the computers we’re used to today. Instead of using bits that represent 1s or 0s, quantum computers use qubits that can exist in multiple states at once, which gives quantum computers a

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Plug Into the Future: Why Existing Programming Languages Make IronWeave the Fastest Way to Web3

In last week’s blog, Build Smarter, Note Harder: Web2 Skills Meet Web3 Power on IronWeave, we looked at how businesses should take advantage of the large pool of Web2 developers to move to Web3 technologies. This week we dig deeper into how IronWeave makes this possible and a practical

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Build Smarter, Not Harder: Web2 Skills Meet Web3 Power on IronWeave

Millions of Developers. One Platform That Speaks Their Languages “Web3 should be built on the shoulders of Web2, not separate from it. The most successful Web3 companies are those that use existing tools and infrastructure where appropriate, while adding decentralization where it adds real value.” — Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder Web3

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IronWeave Solves AI’s Vulnerable Data Problem

From the courtroom to the exam room, enterprises are handing critical decisions over to GenAI. When trained and deployed correctly, these systems can be transformative… to begin with. But most AI today is built on outdated assumptions about data—trusting that information is clean, secure, and properly scoped. There’s

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The Privacy Layer AI Desperately Needs: Why Investors Should Pay Attention Now

AI is the most transformative force of our era—and it’s already transforming our lives. It’s not just changing how people search or work—it’s reshaping entire industries, accelerating innovation, and opening doors to opportunities few imagined even five years ago. If you’re investing in AI,

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Stablecoins on IronWeave: Private, Compliant, and Scalable Digital Money

No one likes surprises when it comes to money. In finance, stability is everything. Businesses rely on it to forecast and operate. Consumers demand it to save and spend with confidence. And institutions require it to maintain trust across systems. Volatility, while sometimes thrilling in the world of crypto, is

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IronWeave Makes Real World Assets Real

Real World Assets (RWAs): The Bridge Between Traditional Finance and Web3 Let’s get real. Tokenized Real World Assets are one of the most tangible use cases that will gain adoption by the traditional worlds of both finance and business. But there are clear conditions that must be met for

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The Path to a Better Web3 - Part 2

In our last article, we explored AI and blockchain-powered industries, highlighting potential benefits when the right technology drives their growth. In today’s piece we’ll use the same lens to look at Real World Assets (RWA), Stablecoins, and blockchain/crypto broadly.  Will each of these grow to be a

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The Path to a Better Web3 Future

Welcome to the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain. Immense benefits are the horizon but to realize them, we must choose the path that addresses the very real risks involved.  In today’s article we look at business sectors that will benefit - including their potential market size -

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AI at Scale: Why Secure, Private Blockchain is the Key to AI’s Future

“As AI continues to accelerate, robotaxis should proliferate, drug development timelines and costs should collapse, and AI agents should solve software engineering challenges autonomously, monitoring and modifying systems around the clock.”— Ark Invest Big Ideas 2025 This vision of AI is exciting and transformative. But how do we get there?

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#Hacktivity Report February 28, 2025

Each week, we’ll spotlight high-profile stories on cyber attacks, ransomware, identity theft, and other digital crimes. The frequency and impact of these incidents on individuals and businesses are on the rise. We don’t need to accept this as the norm, nor as simply the price of being online.

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You Know Your Data Isn’t Safe — Traditional Blockchain Won’t Save You, But This Will…

A New Data Unit for the Online World Imagine this: Another massive data breach makes headlines. Millions of personal records exposed. You barely react — it’s just another in a long list. Data leaks, password resets, and fraud alerts have become routine. But what if it were your most sensitive

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AI Agents Equipped with Web3 Powers

Imagine waking up one morning and your personal AI agent has coordinated your schedule, negotiated a better electricity rate, and ordered groceries based on your preferences—all without needing your input. Such autonomous AI systems, running on blockchain and Web3 technologies, will reshape how we interact with services, conduct transactions,

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Convergence: Payments + Speed + Scale

This is the first post (of a few posts we’ll publish) where we discuss convergence, and how we see converging technologies unlocking convenience, value, security, and innovations, just like what’s happened in the past and on a similarly large scale. For starters, what does convergence mean? A quick

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IronWeave Speaks! Audio Content

Listen to our discussion on cybersecurity in light of ongoing ransomware, data breaches and malware attacks. Centralizing data online increases the  risk of fraud, identity theft, and the unauthorized exploitation of our data. The lawsuit by the state of Texas against General Motors for illegally collecting and selling driver data

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IronWeave Pay: The Future of Secure, Private Transactions

In the fast-evolving worlds of finance and technology, the digital payment landscape is undergoing profound changes. From traditional current payment processors like Visa, to emerging Web3 protocols like crypto, everyone seems to be searching for better ways to move money globally. But as technology advances and commerce evolves, the inadequacies

Data Privacy

Medicine & Healthcare Data - Too Important to Be Centralized

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on a path to touch every aspect of our lives, and very likely will be revolutionizing healthcare, and likely will accelerate medical advancements in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. One of the most recent breakthroughs comes from Alpha Proteo, a cutting-edge AI

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IronWeave + AI: Infrastructure for the Future

Today’s piece is the third in a series exploring how privacy, data security, and individual ownership of data will be a requirement and a driver for widespread adoption of Web3 technologies. As AI expands and becomes part of every app, every activity, and seemingly all industries, the need for

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Texas to GM: Don’t Tread on Our Data!

When we think about data breaches, we imagine a shadowy hacker working in a dimly lit room, breaking into systems to steal sensitive information. The reality is far more complex and unsettling. Sometimes, and more often than we think, the entities we trust with our data are the ones exploiting

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Social Security Data Exposed: An Anti-Social System?

Imagine waking up to learn your most sensitive personal information—your Social Security number—is now in the hands of hackers. Not just yours, but everyone’s. It’s not a far-fetched nightmare; it just happened.  A recent breach has exposed the Social Security numbers, names, addresses, phone numbers, and

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Two Cheers For On-Chain DMV Records

California's DMV has partnered with Avalanche blockchain to place 42 million car titles on-chain—an impressive step toward modernizing state records. We commend this groundbreaking effort, promising efficiency for California’s drivers and taxpayers while marking a significant milestone for blockchain technology. As reported by Yahoo Finance, '

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The Case for Secure, Private Communications

The recent AT&T data breach, as detailed by NBC News, once again highlighted the vulnerability of centralized systems and underscored the urgent need for a more secure method of handling any sort of data. The stolen call and text records, though not containing the content of communications, included