LATEST: StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson says privacy and post-quantum security should not be expensive.

What happened

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben‑Sasson stated that privacy and post‑quantum security should not be expensive.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

If strong privacy and quantum‑resistant protection can be offered at low cost, more businesses may adopt zero‑knowledge technology, expanding its use cases and driving demand for related services.

Analyst inference

The comment comes as regulators and investors increasingly focus on data protection and future‑proof cryptography, creating pressure on tech firms to balance security with affordability.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. StarkWare’s pricing strategy for its privacy and post‑quantum solutions, which could influence customer adoption rates. Proposed
2. Competitors’ responses, especially any moves to lower costs for similar security offerings. Analyst inference
3. Regulatory developments that may mandate affordable privacy or quantum‑resistant standards for digital services. Analyst inference

Evidence

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