Building privacy-preserving decentralized applications (dApps) is crucial to protect user privacy in Web3.
Blockchain's transparency poses a challenge with potentially sensitive information being public.
Tools like Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), Tornado Cash, Multi-Party Computation (MPC), and private blockchains enhance privacy in dApps.
Zero-Knowledge Proofs allow verifying actions without revealing sensitive data, exemplified by Zcash's shielded transactions.
Tornado Cash is a decentralized mixer for anonymous transactions, enhancing financial privacy in dApps.
Multi-Party Computation ensures private voting, auctions, and data sharing in dApps.
Private blockchains restrict participation and data visibility for enhanced privacy, suitable for specific use cases like enterprise applications.
Multi-Party Contract Execution (MPC) on the Conflux Network introduces a Confidential Virtual Machine for executing transactions without exposing sensitive data.
To build privacy-preserving dApps, strategies include minimizing data collection, using off-chain data for sensitive information, and offering opt-in privacy features.
Developers can leverage tools like ZKPs, MPC, and off-chain storage to create dApps that balance transparency and privacy.