2026-01-21 15:22:32

The privacy upgrade for the Sui network in 2026 is coming soon, and one of the most notable proposals is a new privacy storage architecture based on the Seal protocol. This system achieves something that seems contradictory—data is both encrypted and locked, yet can be mathematically verified.

How does it work? In simple terms, sensitive data is fully encrypted at the storage layer, so no one can read it. But through node guardians and cryptographic proofs, data owners can directly confirm that their data is complete and intact. It's like a "black box": the contents are unreadable to outsiders, but the legitimate owner can verify at any time that the box contains what they want.

What is this useful for? Financial transaction credentials, identity information, business confidential documents—any scenario that requires proof of existence and authenticity without exposing the content. Through the secret management services provided by the WAL staking network, access permissions are tightly locked in the hands of data holders, and third parties with permissions cannot see the data.

This is a new form of privacy sovereignty: the logic is fully transparent and auditable, while the content remains forever private. It’s no longer a choice between "privacy or transparency," but both at the same time.

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NFTDreamer

· 4h ago

Really, I can't quite understand the logic of this black box... How can it be verified if it's encrypted? Is this mathematical magic really reliable? This idea of "privacy and transparency at the same time" sounds very appealing, but it still depends on how it performs in practice. Finally, we don't have to choose one or the other. If it really can be done this way, I would bet heavily on it. 2026 is still a long way off. By then, it’s uncertain whether it will be available. If this really becomes a reality, the financial sector will definitely experience an explosion. Who wouldn't want to be both confidential and able to prove their assets?

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MetaMisery

· 01-21 15:52

The analogy of the black box is really brilliant; finally, there's no need to choose between privacy and transparency. Someone finally explained this clearly; before, it was all just empty talk. If this can really be implemented, the financial sector will go crazy; so many people are waiting for this. Data is locked but can still be verified? Hard to imagine, we need to see the actual results to believe it. Sui might actually deliver something this time, much better than some projects that just boast. Wait, is WAL staking about to cut into the韭菜 again? I trust cryptographic verification, but how to ensure nodes won't cheat? Privacy sovereignty sounds good, but I'm worried they'll add a bunch of permission fees later. This idea is indeed fresh and aligns with what Web3 should look like.

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All-InQueen

· 01-21 15:41

The analogy of the black box is brilliant; finally, we don't have to choose between privacy and transparency anymore.

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OnlyUpOnly

· 01-21 15:36

I like the concept of the black box, but how many people will actually use it once it’s implemented? --- Seal protocol sounds awesome, but I wonder how resistant it is to censorship. --- Coming in 2026? That’s a bit too long to wait; we should be using it now. --- The combination of privacy + transparency sounds like science fiction. Is cryptography really that strong? --- Locking financial credentials is a good thing, but the question is who will verify the reliability of node guardians. --- WAL staking seems to be the key; it depends on how they incentivize maintenance. --- Another promise of a perfect solution. Let’s wait until Mainnet launches before making any judgments. --- Meeting both privacy and verifiability at the same time—if it really works, it’ll change the game. --- I just remembered, other chains have tried similar ideas before. And the result was? --- Data encryption + mathematical proof sounds like an upgraded version of zero-knowledge proofs.

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MEVictim

· 01-21 15:29

This black box solution sounds pretty good, but I wonder if its actual implementation will be another story. If the Seal protocol is so awesome, why did it take so long to come out? Finally, there's a protocol trying to balance privacy and transparency. Previously, it was indeed a trade-off that couldn't be achieved simultaneously. Mathematically verified encrypted data feels like magic. I still want to see the source code to understand how it's implemented. We still have two more years to wait until 2026. By then, it might be outdated with new concepts.

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CantAffordPancake

· 01-21 15:27

The Black Box privacy solution sounds well thought out, but when it comes to implementation, will it turn into a pile of technical debt?

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