Ethereum unveils Kohaku in its boldest privacy push yet
2025-11-18 09:45
At Devcon, Ethereum announced that it is entering a new era of privacy. Its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, unveiled Kohaku, a privacy-focused toolkit that aims to give users greater protection and control of their onchain behavior as well. The launch also marks Ethereum’s largest shift yet, as the network begins treating privacy as a central design feature, rather than an optional bonus. Buterin said Ethereum is now in the “very last mile stage” of the privacy evolution . He conceded that the system still divulges too much personal data and that developers need to devote additional efforts to ensure everyday users can obtain their privacy protections. His message was loud and clear, demonstrating that privacy must be the default standard for Ethereum’s future. Kohaku is open-source, enabling developers to construct privacy-preserving wallets using a modular design. This means that a wallet can add or remove privacy tools based on user requirements...
