#2: We need to have programmable privacy - Lisa Akselrod from Aztec (Video)

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Akselrod, a tech writer from Aztec, to talk about privacy, ZK, and beyond. From her journey across the ZK ecosystem, from Taiko to Aztec, Lisa shares where privacy really matters, where it doesn’t, and why programmable privacy is the future. Expect insights into Aztec’s ZK tech, real-world use cases, and co-SNARKs!

Lisa Akselrod on X: @cryptobuilder_
ZkCloud Host Norbert Vadas on X: @NorbertVadas

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00:00-00:40 Introduction
00:40-6:40 Lisa’s personal background and career journey
6:40-8:28 The difference between testnet vs. mainnet production
8:28-11:11 How Lisa joined Aztec
11:11-14:44 Where is on-chain privacy truly needed?
14:44-19:19 Collaborative SNARKs
19:19-23:45 Are there use cases for  private shared state? 
23:45-31:38 From blockchain apps to ZK-proven LLMs: What’s exciting right now
31:38-34:24 Lisa’s personal passions and where to find her