Privacy on Ethereum just took a new & fresh turn towards Privacy Pools, a take on on-chain privacy, launched on March 31, 2025, by 0xbow.io. It offers users a way to transact privately without getting caught up in the same legal troubles that took down Tornado Cash. And the biggest signal that this might actually work? Vitalik Buterin just jumped in as one of the first users.
gm Ethereum ☀️
— 0xbow.io (@0xbowio) March 31, 2025
It is our great honor to announce the mainnet launch of Privacy Pools!
ETH users can now achieve on-chain privacy, while still dissociating from illicit funds
It is now up to all of us to Make Privacy Normal Again 🫡
More info in this thread 👇 pic.twitter.com/3nJO0AxoD1
Privacy Pools work by grouping transactions into Association Sets, allowing users to mix funds while proving they aren't linked to illicit activity. If any deposit is later flagged as suspicious, users can withdraw their money without compromising the entire pool. The "ragequit" feature ensures that no one is stuck in a compromised pool.
Unlike past privacy tools, this one was built with compliance in mind. Instead of going fully permissionless, Privacy Pools lets users prove that their funds are clean while keeping their identities private. Vitalik himself deposited the full 1 ETH cap, which shows he sees potential in this model. His involvement has already sparked discussions across crypto Twitter, with many calling this a "realistic middle ground" between privacy and regulation.
But the bigger question remains, will regulators see it the same way? The crypto world is still adjusting to increasing scrutiny, and Privacy Pools will be closely watched. If it works, it could set a new standard for privacy on Ethereum. If not, it might face the same fate as its predecessors.
Either way, this is a project to watch. If you have any thoughts or feedback that you would like to share, you can write to team@etherworld.co or @ether_world
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