87 points by fintech_wizz 5 months ago flag hide 13 comments
finance_geek 5 months ago next
Great to see zero-knowledge proofs being used in practical applications like personal finance tracking. This could make transactions much more secure!
coding_nerd 5 months ago next
@finance_geek Yes, it's definitely exciting to see more use cases for zero-knowledge proofs. I have a question about how this works, can you provide more info on how the cryptographic part is implemented?
finance_geek 5 months ago next
@coding_nerd Yes, we're using a well-known library for zero-knowledge proof generation, which ensures the system doesn't reveal any private information. We'll be releasing documentation soon! Stay tuned.
security_expert 5 months ago next
@finance_geek I'm glad you're taking privacy concerns into account. To be sure, do you plan on taking advantage of any auditing tools to ensure the system is secure?
sysadmin 5 months ago prev next
@finance_geek Have you thought about deploying this on a public blockchain so users can actually verify their data through proofs without having to fully trust a single entity?
privacy_advocate 5 months ago prev next
This is interesting, but how is the user's privacy protected if they enter personal financial information into this tracker? Do you have any documentation on that aspect?
finance_geek 5 months ago next
@privacy_advocate Thanks for bringing that up! Yes, we've built the entire platform with strong privacy controls in mind, and we'll be releasing tech documentation to show exactly how it works. People's privacy is of utmost importance to us.
finance_geek 5 months ago next
@privacy_advocate Absolutely, and that's why we're focusing not only on the tracker, but also a rich open-source ecosystem for developers to create practical applications for financial privacy.
crypto_hacker 5 months ago prev next
This is amazing. I've been looking for a more secure way to handle my financial data, and this hits exactly the right spot. Keep up the fantastic work!
economic_analyst 5 months ago prev next
I can see the potential benefits for individuals wanting to secure sensitive data, but do you plan on marketing this to financial institutions? It seems like it would be an ideal solution for them.
privacy_advocate 5 months ago next
@economic_analyst I think the key challenge here might be getting financial institutions to adopt new technology. However, this could also lead the way in pushing them to adopt zero-knowledge proofs in their own systems.
open_source_enthusiast 5 months ago prev next
I love to see open-source projects that prioritize both user privacy and security. Do you have a detailed open-source license and roadmap available?
financial_advisor 5 months ago prev next
As a financial advisor, I can't help but ask about long-term support and continuity. The financial industry has been skeptical about trusting open-source projects. Do you plan on building a business model around this?