ShieldUSD is a new privacy-preserving USD stablecoin being built for the Midnight Network, marking a major step forward for compliant, confidential on-chain finance.

In this episode, we break down the official announcement from W3i Software, exploring how ShieldUSD leverages zero-knowledge cryptography and Midnight’s rational privacy architecture to deliver confidentiality by default without sacrificing regulatory compliance.

You’ll learn:

• How ShieldUSD enables private transactions with selective disclosure
• Why privacy is becoming essential for institutional DeFi, payroll, and B2B settlements
• How Midnight operates as a Cardano partner chain
• The role of regulated issuers and auditors in the ShieldUSD design
• Why this approach fills a critical gap in today’s stablecoin landscape

This episode focuses on technology, compliance, and real-world adoption, not hype offering a clear look at how privacy-enhanced stablecoins could shape the future of financial infrastructure.

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