ZODL CEO Josh Swihart on Privacy, CBDCs & Self-Sovereignty

“If we don’t succeed, we’re screwed.” Josh Swihart has spent 25 years in tech, but nothing prepared him for the moment Western Union blocked a simple transfer to help families in an Indian slum. That experience launched his mission to build truly private payments. Now, as CEO of ZODL, he’s leading the fight against financial surveillance, CBDCs, and the slow erosion of self-sovereignty. This conversation covers why privacy isn’t optional, how Zcash actually works, and what happens if we get this wrong.

Produced by @jordanipo

Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Privacy in Payments
01:01 Josh's Early Career in Tech
03:25 Entry into Crypto in 2016
05:40 The Need for Privacy in Transactions
08:13 Joining the Zcash Community
10:36 Transitioning to Zcash
13:22 Importance of Privacy in Crypto
14:55 Zcash's Unique Approach
19:40 How Zcash Protects User Privacy
24:02 The Need for Privacy in Commerce
26:11 Explaining Privacy to New Users
30:04 Concerns Over CBDCs
32:30 Objectives of Zcash and Payments
36:27 Building ZODL for Everyday Use
40:43 Disruption in the Payments Industry
47:09 The Role of Privacy in Society
50:46 Quantum Resistance in Zcash
55:25 The Future of Privacy Coins
59:00 The Broader Conversation on Privacy
1:03:38 Conclusion: The Need for Self-Sovereignty

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