THORChain Weekly Live Zano - Everything Private, By Default: THORChain Podcast #181
Mar 19, 2026
They unpack Zano’s privacy-by-default design, confidential assets, and a planned move from hybrid PoW/PoS to faster PoS block times. The conversation covers gateway addresses for DEX integration and Bridgeless/TSS approaches to secure cross-chain bridging. Listeners also hear about the Freedom Dollar private stablecoin, node requirements and community plans for integration and liquidity support.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Denied Bank Account Pushed Gonzalo Into Privacy Crypto
- Gonzalo described being denied a USD bank account in Argentina, which pushed him into crypto as a lifeline.
- He moved from stablecoins to Monero then Zano because privacy prevented employers or vendors from surveilling his transactions.
Gateway Addresses Bridge Privacy Chains To DEXes
- Zano will add gateway addresses in HardFork 6 to enable account-based transparent addresses for services while keeping user addresses private.
- Quinton says gateway addresses let DEXes and services read balances for integration without breaking end-user privacy.
Prefer Gateway Addresses For Easier DEX Integration
- Use gateway addresses rather than forcing complex privacy integrations like Monero forks to get easier DEX support.
- Gonzalo recommends prioritizing Monero work first if attempting Monero-style integration without gateway addresses.