# Elena Nadolinski I Cross Chain Privacy Pool for EVM Chains I Iron Fish I Pragma San Francisco 2024

- Channel: [ETHGlobal](https://streameth.org/ethglobal)
- Date: 2025-10-09
- Duration: 12:19
- Topics: Iron Fish, cross-chain privacy, Elena Nadolinski, EVM chains, multi-asset shielded pool, ZK proofs, threshold signatures, zero-knowledge, private DeFi, regulated bridging, multi-sig wallets, fungible tokens, UTXO model, real-time compliance, bridging stablecoins, cryptographic anonymity, proof-of-work privacy, Pragma, ETHGlobal
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-fksstU5bqDQ
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fksstU5bqDQ

## Description

Explore how Iron Fish is building a cross-chain privacy layer for EVM networks, enabling private transactions for any on-chain asset – from stablecoins to custom tokens. In this talk, Elena Nadolinski explains how Iron Fish’s multi-asset shielded pool, ZK proofs, and threshold signatures combine to deliver an intuitive privacy solution without smart contracts.

Learn how its decentralized bridging model ensures regulatory compliance while still preserving user confidentiality. If you’re seeking a scalable approach to private DeFi, discover how Iron Fish’s zero-knowledge stack can offer the “anonymous diamond” experience of crypto, across multiple blockchains.

00:00 Introduction & Why Privacy Matters  
01:10 Diamonds & Historical Lessons in Private Money  
02:07 Current Transparency: Challenges in Crypto Payments  
03:00 Iron Fish Approach: One Privacy Pool for All Assets  
04:05 Multi-Asset Shielder Protocol & ZK Mechanics  
05:15 How Iron Fish Handles Mint, Burn, & Encrypted Transactions  
07:00 Threshold Signatures for Private Multi-Sig Wallets  
08:24 Custodian Bridges & Sanction Screening  
09:14 Demo: Cross-Chain ERC-20 Privacy on Iron Fish  
10:05 Future Plans & Launch Timeline  
11:20 Conclusion & How to Get Involved  

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🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco*
Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA.  Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe

ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. 

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