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<p>Israeli blockchain developer Coti plans to introduce a scalable, privacy-focused Ethereum layer-2 protocol in 2024. This strategic move aims to extend Coti’s privacy-centric features to a wider audience within the Ethereum ecosystem.</p><h2 id="header-0">Incorporating ‘garbled circuits’</h2><p>Taking to the X social media platform on Wednesday, Coti <a href="https://x.com/COTInetwork/status/1734952364782616650?s&#61;20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">unveiled</a> its plan to transition from a standalone protocol to an Ethereum layer-2. The centerpiece of the project, which Coti has termed “Coti v2: a privacy-centric Ethereum L2,” is a cryptographic method known as “garbled circuits.”</p><p>Garbled circuits are a cryptographic primitive that enables two or more parties to evaluate an arbitrary Boolean circuit securely, without revealing any information beyond the output, all while using a constant number of communication rounds. This innovative approach enables the processing of transactions without exposing sensitive information and data, aligning with the platform’s commitment to privacy.</p><p>Having originated in the 1980s, garbling protocols have evolved into a crucial element of privacy-preserving technologies, excelling in scenarios where confidential data needs to be part of a computation without revealing the information itself.</p><h2 id="header-1">Focusing on privacy</h2><p>Coti CEO Shahaf Bar-Geffen emphasized the significance of this privacy-oriented protocol, stating:</p><p>“Sensitive data transmitted as public information on a blockchain is a bug, not a feature.”</p><p>Bar-Geffen highlighted the protocol’s ability to prevent sensitive data from being exposed to competitors, partners and clients engaged in transactions on Coti’s chain. The CEO elaborated on how garbling protocols differentiate Coti v2 by facilitating transactions and smart contract executions where details remain private between involved parties.</p><p>The Coti CEO emphasized the critical role of such privacy features in decentralized finance applications, where transaction confidentiality is as essential as transaction integrity. Coti claims that other platforms focusing solely on anonymity for privacy may face regulatory challenges and might not provide a compliant foundation for the broader ecosystem.</p><h2 id="header-2">Targeting specific use cases</h2><p>Coti envisions its protocol catering specifically to use cases demanding advanced privacy provisions in finance and healthcare. Currently designed for enterprises, Coti’s existing protocol enables the management of blockchain-based products such as custom-branded tokens, wallets, website integrations and fiat on-and-off ramps.</p><p>In a <a href="https://medium.com/cotinetwork/how-coti-is-gearing-up-for-2024-and-beyond-e0d465794767" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">blog post</a> on Medium, the blockchain startup outlined that in addition to privacy, v2 will enable smart contracts, EVM compatibility and Solidity programming, alongside the features currently offered by v1. Notwithstanding these new features on the v2 product, the company<a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/267416/coti-plans-expansion-to-ethereum-ecosystem-with-layer-2-network" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> confirmed</a> to The Block that in respect of Coti’s original Cardano-based product, “Coti’s work with Cardano continues. We have a project built there called Djed, and that will continue to remain on Cardano.” Djed is an ADA-backed stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.</p><p>The anticipated release of Coti v2’s developer net in the second quarter of 2024 signals a move towards realizing the potential in advancing Ethereum’s privacy standards. As a layer-1 protocol, Coti presently contributes to Web3 applications by providing digital infrastructure, including tools for wallets, tokens and payment modules, with a total value locked of $31 million.</p><p>The upcoming integration as a privacy-centric layer-2 positions Coti as a key player in enhancing Ethereum’s capabilities and fostering a more secure and confidential blockchain experience.</p>

Coti plans transition to Ethereum layer-2 network in 2024

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