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New protocol promises Bitcoin private transfers without a soft fork

The Cryptonomist·September 25, 2026·1 min read
New protocol promises Bitcoin private transfers without a soft fork

Researchers at Alloc Init published a paper titled 'Shielded Bitcoin: Private Transfers on Bitcoin L1' proposing a way to send bitcoin without broadcasting who paid whom or how much changed hands. The design aims to bring private transfers to Bitcoin without requiring a soft fork.

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