In our dedication to enhancing privacy and security in the Web3 ecosystem, we showcase our projects and ideas seeking financial support to foster R&D on specific verticals:
For more information about our [Ecosystem](https://mirror.xyz/0x0f1F3DAf416B74DB3DE55Eb4D7513a80F4841073/_ykJ2VOcRrH720OZTy0tT1kjrgP5kdc0Vykb0VVle0w) please visit the About page on our website.
- Updating [general database](https://github.com/web3privacy/web3privacy/blob/main/README.md) with the market stats for future research: % of the token projects, % of the anon/public teams, product liveliness, privacy delivery (year-to-year comparison), ecosystem-to-ecosystem comparison
Following our [Privacy Market Overview](https://github.com/web3privacy/web3privacy/blob/main/Market%20overview/Privacy%20market%20outlook%20in%20Web3%20by%20Mykola%20Siusko%20(Jan%202023).pdf) (Jan 2023) we intend to produce a comprehensive report to showcase all happenings and achievements of the year. This will consist in structuring the overall picture of the web3-privacy market and exploring hundreds of independent companies - and their connections - with the potential for unity and collaboration.
Navigating the complex and delicate realm of privacy is increasingly challenging, particularly due to a notable lack of meaningful conversation on the subject. Too often, discussions about privacy are superficial, failing to delve into its complexities. However, there's a glimmer of change as specialized events and dialogues are beginning to take root, aiming to provide a comprehensive examination of privacy concerns.
In the midst of this, market centralization by regulators is a reality, while surveillance by various entities adds another layer of complexity. Between exchanges and wallets presenting the illusion of choice through optional KYC policies, and analytics firms utilizing your data without consent, the urgency for privacy advocacy becomes evident. Incidents like the regulatory response to private cryptocurrencies and the actions taken against Tornado Cash are stark reminders of the stakes involved.
Instead of competing over who has the superior feature, protocol, or blockchain, it’s time to unite. Let's collaborate to forge a web that respects privacy and serves us all, collectively.
In the digital age, privacy is not just a priority but a fundamental human right. Motivated by this belief, we are pioneering a platform that empowers the general public to discern the privacy levels of various Web3 services. Our approach includes the development of an innovative scoring system, incorporating both expert analysis and community input, to offer impartial resources for evaluating projects. This initiative is designed to assist users in making informed decisions about the services they choose to trust.
Despite the foundational role that privacy is meant to play in shaping Web3, genuinely impactful initiatives remain scarce. Many projects leverage the concept of privacy as a buzzword or for public relations advantage, rather than addressing tangible issues or enacting substantial changes at the infrastructural and transactional level.
Professional scoring would be a joint R&D with the key web3 people from protocol architects to security specialists. We are collecting feedbacks from privacy experts from the Ethereum Foundation, Railgun, Waku, NYM... while building on the experience of active members from both solar and lunarpunk communities. This will help to create an unbiased take from scratch & enabling a transparent working process, accessible to everyone via a forum.
In parallel to the top-down scorecard method, we'll develop and implement a bottom-up community scoring platform too (think of Metacritic exters + users scorings) -> at the end of the day it's the users who have to become the real watchdogs of the industry, signaling about flaws and shortcomings of solutions.
We interviewed 100 privacy players & gathered an MVP vision — we are running a series of 1-on-1 feedback loop sessions to make the scoring model community validated.
The "Privacy Checker" is an invaluable and pragmatic tool designed to empower individuals (general public) and organizations by equipping them with insights, information on privacy options and transparency. An effortless way to assess the feasibility of conducting anonymous transactions within the context of the current market conditions.
In an era where online privacy and security have become paramount concerns, the Privacy Checker emerges as a user-friendly resource, enabling users to make informed decisions. It simplifies a complex process, making it accessible to everyone, from the tech-savvy to those new to the world of cryptocurrencies and digital transactions.
The tool doesn't just cater to the needs of the seasoned blockchain enthusiasts but extends its utility to those seeking more privacy-conscious transactions in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape. With "Privacy Checker," users are empowered to navigate the intricate web of privacy measures efficiently, ensuring their data and assets remain secure.
"One ring to bring them all" -> The Platform will collect and interconnect all the previous projects and tools to make privacy accessible, understandable and actionable by a broad audience.
- Analyse non-techies assessment (raw data behind 56 privacy projects) from the field [interview](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JWpAsGL10UTsVeuIVbouzUxRjaSPUAamxcbFljXuUWE/ed it?usp=sharing)
- A model potential framework by applying different filters (time on assessment, complexity, web3 literacy grades)
- Create a framework for the assessment & test on non-techies (50 people from managers to designers, web3 & non-web3, different cultures, genders, markets)
- Update framework with interview data
- Make an easy to understandable & actionable playbook (format: PDF) for non-techies (general overview, assessment framework for non-techies, assessment journey examples - 5 different projects)
2. Objective | create a privacy assessment playbook for techies.
- Receive 50 builders’ feedback (from juniors to CTOs) on a techies professional levelling [assumption](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JWpAsGL10UTsVeuIVbouzUxRjaSPUAamxcbFljXuUWE/ed it?usp=sharing)
- Expand the technical proficiency model & apply it to initial [feedback](https://github.com/web3privacy/web3privacy/blob/main/Web3privacynowplatform/Scoringmodel.md) from privacy professionals
- Prototype framework for privacy assessment for techies (tested model, well-written research methodology, links to the initial research)
- Upload the model on GitHub in a Docusaurus wiki
- Setup & launch the Discourse forum (share invites to the privacy professionals for collaboration)
- Collect & review feedback publicly via the forum (validate model with the broader community)
- Update both models (for non-techies & techies) + perform 1on1s via ETH Zurich & ETH Dam
3. Objective | Non-techies & techies models website deployment & community building
Web3Privacy Now is a research project aimed at building a culture of privacy industry in web3: the most extensive (+500 Services) database of privacy-enhancing solutions, the framework for PEDApps ideation, use-cases & many more. Feel free to improve it!
