Horizen Re-poster

Privacy is becoming infrastructure, not merely a feature.
This shift is critical for how DeFi actually scales.

Through the Horizen x @thriveprotocol Builder Funding Program, we are supporting teams building practical privacy into real applications.

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Onchain privacy typically becomes a priority as exposure grows, rather than before.

It is not acceptable for your wallet balance to be visible to everyone.

How significant is privacy when it comes to the applications you use?

The privacy-first era of onchain activity has officially arrived. However, privacy is not simply a feature; it is a fundamental requirement for businesses, institutions, and serious builders. This is the world that Horizen is building. 🌎

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Privacy, compliance, and auditable confidence form the ultimate combination.

RT if you agree.

Finish this sentence: I knew I needed onchain privacy when ___________

Life of a privacy maximalist in 2026:

🧠 Finally understanding ZK proofs
⛓️ Everyone is using transparent chains
👀 People still think privacy implies criminal activity
💭 Still have to explain why privacy matters

We’ve done the math. You get the privacy.

Mainnet is live, meaning privacy-first infrastructure is now native to @Base and Ethereum.

What matters most to you when it comes to onchain privacy? 💭

On-chain privacy should be...

Onchain systems should expand user freedom, not limit it.

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Defaulting to public settings enhances verification processes. ✅
Conversely, defaulting to private is crucial for widespread adoption. 🚀
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In case you missed it: We have published our 2025 Year in Review, which highlights the strategic decisions, infrastructure developments, and ecosystem initiatives that enabled Horizen to function as a privacy layer on @Base.

Explore the details here 👇
https://blog.horizen.io/horizen-2025-year-in-review

The @thriveprotocol collaboration with the Horizen Builder Program aims to assist teams developing genuine on-chain applications that prioritize privacy, auditability, and compliance from the outset.

This initiative is tailored for creators focused on use cases where mere transparency does not suffice.

Participants in the program receive essential funding, technical assistance, and access to privacy infrastructure established on @Base, enabling them to transition from idea to implementation with assurance.

This is a key reason behind the continuous expansion of the builder community.

📝 @robviglione: Daily transactions in traditional finance reach between $5 trillion and $7 trillion, yet none of these funds interact with anonymous networks.

This represents the scale of our market potential.

Here's to the beginning of a new year! 🎇

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have joined us on this journey over the past year. We eagerly anticipate what lies ahead and are committed to continuing our efforts in building, learning, and progressing together.

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The significance of privacy is contingent upon its effectiveness in real-world applications.

In a recent episode of @TheCryptoMavs, @zainlabs explores the characteristics of effective privacy infrastructure and underscores its critical role in the sustained adoption of on-chain technologies.

Tune into the podcast here 👇
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-154-the-next-phase-of-privacy-scale-and/id1658365769?i=1000741513988
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