Securing the Future of Crypto with DFNS' Custodial Protocol, + more about ZK-Based Cryptography and DeFi's Evolution | a Web3 Episode with Clarisse Hagège, Co-Founder & CEO at DFNS

I am really excited about this episode, a deep dive into the
mission and vision at DFNS, exploring their custodial solutions,
ZK-based cryptography, web3 interoperability, and the evolving
landscape of DeFi.



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In this conversation, I have the chance to welcome
Clarisse Hagège, Co-Founder & CEO at
DNFS.


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DFNS is a cybersecurity company providing wallet infrastructure
for web3. From banks to gaming studios, developer teams rely on
their decentralized custody network to build seamless
applications and deliver smooth experiences for crypto.


DFNS develops a custodial wallet-as-a-service (WaaS) protocol for
developers to build on top of “highly secure” cloud environments,
by leveraging MPC, ZK- based cryptography, and modern networking
technology.


DFNS is today able to decentralise custody in a unique fashion.


This episode is a deep dive into DFNS’s own definition of
security and freedom when protecting crypto assets and how the
companies executes to strike the right balance between the two.


In this podcast, we're:


exploring DFNS's revolutionary custodial solutions and the
technology behind their wallet-as-a-service protocol.

understanding the benefits of ZK-based cryptography in
decentralized custody solutions like DFNS's protocol.

unraveling how DFNS ensures privacy and security using
ZK-based cryptography for user transactions and data.

discussing the challenges and advancements in ZK-based
cryptography and their impact on decentralized custody and the
broader crypto ecosystem.

delving into the design decisions and trade-offs made by DFNS
to balance security, usability, and scalability in their wallet
infrastructure.

examining the role of interoperability in web3 projects and
the evolving landscape of DeFi in the web3 context, including
opportunities and challenges that arise as DeFi continues to
mature.



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