Privacy in blockchain and crypto is a major concern for users, study reveals

Privacy in blockchain and crypto is a major concern for users, study reveals

Privacy is still one of the most important features of cryptocurrencies for traders according to data. To better understand user behavior and sentiment regarding transactions and privacy on the blockchain, Manta Network ran a survey in December 2020 studying user trust regarding privacy on the blockchain, as well as centralized and decentralized exchanges. The 2021 Privacy & Trust on Cryptocurrency Exchanges report examines the drivers behind user trust and activity surrounding blockchain transactions and exchanges.Download the full report here.The 404 participants in the survey all....


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