In this episode of Midnight's Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast, host Anthony Day is joined by Mauricio Magaldi, Head of Product at Midnight.

Join them as they:

Shine a light on the crucial role of ZKPs in improving data protection
Explain Midnight's innovative smart contract system
Discover the hurdles to blockchain adoption in traditional finance (TradFi)
Explore the slow pace of regulatory adoption, the burden of legacy technology, and the risks associated with data exposure on public blockchains
Unpack the route map from Midnight to Mainnet (and beyond).
Discuss Midnight's ambition to become a ubiquitous yet discrete infrastructure
… And much more!

Mauricio Magaldi is a seasoned expert in blockchain technology and data governance, and is currently Head of Product at Midnight. With a robust financial background and significant tenure as Chief Data Officer, Mauricio has built deep expertise in data protection, zero-knowledge proofs and blockchain applications. His professional career includes pivotal roles at IBM, HSBC and 11:FS, contributing to the development and strategic direction of blockchain solutions. Recognized as a Top 10 Thought Leader in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency by Thinkers360, Mauricio's impact spans multiple industries, while most of his recent experience has led to business transformation and innovation in the financial services industry.

Maurício on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magaldi

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Episode Highlights:
[00:04:05] How zero-knowledge proofs improve data security
[00:07:48] Challenges of scaling digital assets in traditional finance
[00:12:21] Kachina protocol: data protecting smart contracts
[00:15:40] Midnight's roadmap: from devnet to mainnet launch
[00:22:47] Innovative cryptographic techniques and ecosystem interoperability
[00:27:04] Building a developer-focused blockchain community
[00:33:41] Midnight's take on blockchain and data protection

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