TEN Protocol’s Cais Manai Reveals: How Decentralization and Privacy Are Redefining Crypto’s Future | Blockcast 82

Forget what you think you know about blockchain privacy. The next wave isn't about hiding—it's about owning.

In an exclusive Blockcast interview, TEN Protocol's Cais Manai pulls back the curtain on the tech that's flipping the script. This isn't just another layer-2; it's a fundamental rewire of how value moves on-chain.

The Privacy Paradox Solved

Public ledgers created transparency at the cost of discretion. TEN's approach? Encryption by default. Every transaction gets wrapped in a cryptographic shield, visible only to the parties involved. It cuts the surveillance model out of the equation, letting smart contracts execute in a sealed environment. No front-running bots, no wallet snooping—just pure, un-leakable execution.

Decentralization Beyond the Buzzword

True decentralization means no single point of control or failure. Manai details a network where validation power is diffused, preventing the kind of corporate capture that's turned some chains into glorified permissioned databases. It bypasses the gatekeepers, returning agency to the users. Think of it as digital sovereignty, baked into the protocol layer.

Why This Matters Now

As institutional money floods in, the old guard is scrambling to retrofit privacy onto systems never designed for it. TEN builds it in from the ground up. This shift isn't incremental; it's foundational for the next era of DeFi, gaming, and enterprise adoption where data is an asset, not an afterthought. It turns blockchain from a transparent billboard into a private negotiation table.

The race isn't just for scalability anymore—it's for confidentiality with verifiability. While traditional finance still argues over spreadsheets, protocols like TEN are building the un-auditable, yet completely trustworthy, backbone of global finance. The future isn't just decentralized; it's discreet.

In the latest episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama speaks to Cais Manai, the co-founder of TEN Protocol. The pair discuss the complexities of blockchain privacy and the journey towards a more decentralized digital future. Manai shares his insights and experiences, offering listeners a glimpse into the evolving world of cryptocurrency and privacy.

Cais's journey into the world of crypto began in 2012 during a holiday in Miami, where he first encountered Bitcoin. This serendipitous discovery ignited a passion for decentralization and privacy, leading him to co-found TEN Protocol. The project focuses on integrating privacy into Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions, addressing the growing demand for secure and private blockchain transactions.

In the episode, Cais discusses the evolution of blockchain privacy and its critical role in today's digital landscape. He highlights the challenges and opportunities in integrating privacy into Ethereum's LAYER 2, emphasizing the importance of programmable privacy. Cais believes that decentralization is not just a feature but a necessity for creating a truly global financial system.

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Blockcast is hosted by Head of APAC at Ledger, Takatoshi Shibayama. Previous episodes of Blockcast can be found here, with guests like Fredrick Gregaard (Cardano Foundation), Daren Guo (Reap), Yat Siu (Animoca Brands), Kean Gilbert (Lido), Joey Isaacson (Nook), Kapil Dhiman (Quranium) Eric van Miltenburg (Ripple), Davide Menegaldo (Neon EVM), Anastasia Plotnikova (Fideum), Jeremy Tan (Singapore parliament candidate), Hassan Ahmed (Coinbase) and more on our recent shows.