Least Authority
@leastauthority.bsky.social
We're committed to building & supporting the development of technology solutions that advance digital security and preserve privacy as a human right.
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Don’t miss the early registration deadline for Real World Crypto 2026 on February 6. rwc.iacr.org/2026/registr...
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Real World Crypto Symposium
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February 2, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Don’t miss the early registration deadline for Real World Crypto 2026 on February 6. rwc.iacr.org/2026/registr...
Privacy protections around user data aren’t static. They have to endure incidents, scale, enforcement pressure, and incentive shifts. leastauthority.com/blog/what-ma...
What Makes Privacy Possible, and What Produces It? - Least Authority
What makes privacy happen, and what makes it possible? A look at how law creates obligations, but system architecture determines real privacy outcomes.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Privacy protections around user data aren’t static. They have to endure incidents, scale, enforcement pressure, and incentive shifts. leastauthority.com/blog/what-ma...
This #DataPrivacyDay we recognize the global community working to build safer, more private digital systems. From privacy engineers to open-source maintainers, your work empowers users and protects rights.
January 28, 2026 at 8:04 PM
This #DataPrivacyDay we recognize the global community working to build safer, more private digital systems. From privacy engineers to open-source maintainers, your work empowers users and protects rights.
At Funding the Commons (Berlin 2025), our CEO Liz Steininger makes the case that privacy is a missing native feature of Web3 and a prerequisite for true autonomy in decentralized systems. youtu.be/vjEifN52gLg?...
User Autonomy and Privacy-by-Default through Distributed, Resilient Systems
YouTube video by Least Authority
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January 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
At Funding the Commons (Berlin 2025), our CEO Liz Steininger makes the case that privacy is a missing native feature of Web3 and a prerequisite for true autonomy in decentralized systems. youtu.be/vjEifN52gLg?...
The MiCA “grandfathering” period ends July 1, 2026, and some EU states have earlier deadlines. Cross-border CASPs must meet the earliest one. Now is the time to get your compliance strategy on track. leastauthority.com/blog/strengt...
Strengthening Crypto Security via MiCA Compliance
We can help Crypto-Assets Service Providers safely navigate the new MiCA regulation compliance environment and improve security.
leastauthority.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The MiCA “grandfathering” period ends July 1, 2026, and some EU states have earlier deadlines. Cross-border CASPs must meet the earliest one. Now is the time to get your compliance strategy on track. leastauthority.com/blog/strengt...
We believe that people have a fundamental right to privacy and that the use of secure solutions enables people to more freely use the Internet and other connected technologies.
Privacy by design is not just a principle, it’s a responsibility.
www.un.org/en/observanc...
Privacy by design is not just a principle, it’s a responsibility.
www.un.org/en/observanc...
Human Rights Day | United Nations
Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We believe that people have a fundamental right to privacy and that the use of secure solutions enables people to more freely use the Internet and other connected technologies.
Privacy by design is not just a principle, it’s a responsibility.
www.un.org/en/observanc...
Privacy by design is not just a principle, it’s a responsibility.
www.un.org/en/observanc...
We recently discovered an unauthorized, modified version of one of our audit reports shared online via a deceptive URL. While we quickly resolved the issue, it served as a reminder of the importance of authenticity and provenance in security reporting. leastauthority.com/blog/lessons...
Lessons Learned from a Typosquatted Audit Report - Least Authority
We identified and addressed a typosquatting issue promptly, but the incident reinforced why authenticity and provenance matter deeply in security reporting.
leastauthority.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We recently discovered an unauthorized, modified version of one of our audit reports shared online via a deceptive URL. While we quickly resolved the issue, it served as a reminder of the importance of authenticity and provenance in security reporting. leastauthority.com/blog/lessons...
Our team recently completed a security audit of Zebra's NU6.1 Network Upgrade for @zfnd.org. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
Zcash - NU6.1 Network Upgrade - Least Authority
Least Authority reviewed the changes made to Zebra that will be introduced in the NU6.1 network upgrade.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our team recently completed a security audit of Zebra's NU6.1 Network Upgrade for @zfnd.org. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
Anonymized data is often treated as exempt from privacy obligations. However, the rise of anonymity washing, where organizations exaggerate anonymization to avoid regulation, is becoming a serious concern. leastauthority.com/blog/anonymo...
Anonymous Data in the Age of AI: Hidden Risks and Safer Practices - Least Authority
Data protection laws often do not apply to the lesser-known category of “anonymous data”. There are misleading claims and new risks.
leastauthority.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Anonymized data is often treated as exempt from privacy obligations. However, the rise of anonymity washing, where organizations exaggerate anonymization to avoid regulation, is becoming a serious concern. leastauthority.com/blog/anonymo...
Least Authority is now listed as a trusted provider for the Avalanche Security Marketplace on Areta, where we bring our expertise to support developers and builders. areta.market/avalanche
See our Avalanche audit experience here: leastauthority.com?s=Avalanche
See our Avalanche audit experience here: leastauthority.com?s=Avalanche
Areta Market
Areta Market connects builders to top-tier auditors through a streamlined quoting and pricing process. Built to cut costs and simplify the process.
areta.market
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Least Authority is now listed as a trusted provider for the Avalanche Security Marketplace on Areta, where we bring our expertise to support developers and builders. areta.market/avalanche
See our Avalanche audit experience here: leastauthority.com?s=Avalanche
See our Avalanche audit experience here: leastauthority.com?s=Avalanche
Our team recently completed a second security audit of Operator AVS and smart contracts for Aligned Layer. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
Aligned Layer - Layer Operator AVS + Smart Contracts (2nd review) - Least Authority
Aligned Layer has requested that Least Authority perform a second security audit of their Operator AVS and smart contracts.
leastauthority.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our team recently completed a second security audit of Operator AVS and smart contracts for Aligned Layer. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
Since @zooko2.bsky.social founded Least Authority in 2011, our mission has stayed true: advancing digital autonomy through privacy & cryptography. With 300+ completed audits, we continue to build on that vision for secure, freedom-compatible systems. hackernoon.com/cypherpunks-...
Cypherpunks Write Code: Zooko Wilcox & Zcash | HackerNoon
Zooko Wilcox grew up coding and questioning systems, and that path led him to create the privacy coin Zcash. Let's see more of this story!
hackernoon.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Since @zooko2.bsky.social founded Least Authority in 2011, our mission has stayed true: advancing digital autonomy through privacy & cryptography. With 300+ completed audits, we continue to build on that vision for secure, freedom-compatible systems. hackernoon.com/cypherpunks-...
We’re celebrating a milestone: the MoonMath Manual has been downloaded 15,000 times! It’s a free resource for anyone curious about zk-SNARKs. Have you read it yet? We’d love to hear what you think: leastauthority.com/community-ma...
MoonMath Manual - Least Authority
The MoonMath Manual is a resource for anyone interested in understanding and unlocking the potential of zk-SNARKs.
leastauthority.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We’re celebrating a milestone: the MoonMath Manual has been downloaded 15,000 times! It’s a free resource for anyone curious about zk-SNARKs. Have you read it yet? We’d love to hear what you think: leastauthority.com/community-ma...
Privacy matters. So does compliance. But can we have both? Yes - we can.
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leastauthority.com/blog/balanci...
Balancing Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and Legal Disclosure Obligations - Least Authority
Privacy-enhancing technologies, in particular Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), can challenge, reinforce, or redefine these disclosure obligations.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Privacy matters. So does compliance. But can we have both? Yes - we can.
leastauthority.com/blog/balanci...
leastauthority.com/blog/balanci...
Our team recently completed three security audits of Permuto for @chia.net. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
Chia Network - Permuto - Least Authority
Chia Network has requested that Least Authority perform security audits of Permuto.
leastauthority.com
August 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Our team recently completed three security audits of Permuto for @chia.net. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
The MoonMath Manual breaks down the math behind Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge in an approachable, structured way. Whether you're new to ZK or want to deepen your understanding, this free resource is a great place to start. leastauthority.com/community-ma...
MoonMath Manual - Least Authority
The MoonMath Manual is a resource for anyone interested in understanding and unlocking the potential of zk-SNARKs.
leastauthority.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The MoonMath Manual breaks down the math behind Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge in an approachable, structured way. Whether you're new to ZK or want to deepen your understanding, this free resource is a great place to start. leastauthority.com/community-ma...
With 300 completed security audits on the horizon, we're celebrating the journey - 11 years of security consulting shaped by technically challenging reviews, high-impact ecosystems, and projects with global reach. leastauthority.com/blog/turning...
Turning Milestones Into Meaning: The Depth Behind Our Audits - Least Authority
300 audits completed reflects trust and experience, but our priority remains audit quality, not quantity.
leastauthority.com
July 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
With 300 completed security audits on the horizon, we're celebrating the journey - 11 years of security consulting shaped by technically challenging reviews, high-impact ecosystems, and projects with global reach. leastauthority.com/blog/turning...
Our team recently completed a #securityaudit of a core module from walletv.io. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
Wallet V Labs - Wallet V - Least Authority
Our team performed a security audit of a core module from Wallet V.
leastauthority.com
July 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our team recently completed a #securityaudit of a core module from walletv.io. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
We help Web3, blockchain, and FinTech teams build with security-by-design by identifying risks early and strengthening your systems for long-term resilience. Let’s talk about how we can support your next phase: leastauthority.com/security-con...
Security Consulting - Least Authority
Our expert team delivers comprehensive security consulting services. We conduct audits and reviews of cryptographic protocols and distributed system architectures to ensure robust and reliable impleme...
leastauthority.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We help Web3, blockchain, and FinTech teams build with security-by-design by identifying risks early and strengthening your systems for long-term resilience. Let’s talk about how we can support your next phase: leastauthority.com/security-con...
Our CEO Liz Steininger, & Security Researcher Anna Kaplan, joined the SNARK Chocolate podcast team from @ingonyama.com to talk about our roots, how to become a security auditor, privacy-first audits, applied cryptography trends, and the limits of AI in security work. youtu.be/Rw-jRay0nGk?...
#38 | Least Authority: Auditing, Privacy, and Pioneering ZK
YouTube video by Ingonyama
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July 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Our CEO Liz Steininger, & Security Researcher Anna Kaplan, joined the SNARK Chocolate podcast team from @ingonyama.com to talk about our roots, how to become a security auditor, privacy-first audits, applied cryptography trends, and the limits of AI in security work. youtu.be/Rw-jRay0nGk?...
Strategic planning is essential for development teams preparing to meet new regulatory requirements. It helps ensure a smooth transition and reduces the risk of business disruption. We’re ready to support your team. Learn more: leastauthority.com/security-con...
Security Through Compliance - Least Authority
Developed for and with Human Rights Organizations (HROs), Destiny is an open source secure file transfer application that does not reveal identities.
leastauthority.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Strategic planning is essential for development teams preparing to meet new regulatory requirements. It helps ensure a smooth transition and reduces the risk of business disruption. We’re ready to support your team. Learn more: leastauthority.com/security-con...
Our team recently completed a #securityaudit of Joey Wallet key management. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audits/...
Joey Wallet - Least Authority
Our team performed a security audit of the Joey Wallet’s key management, focusing on the proper implementation of key derivation, management, and storage. Our final audit report was completed on June ...
leastauthority.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Our team recently completed a #securityaudit of Joey Wallet key management. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audits/...
Catch the replay of "From Freedom to Autonomy: How Internet Freedom Principles Can Shape Web3 Privacy."
Liz explores privacy-by-default design, high-risk user needs, and how Internet Freedom values align with Web3. youtu.be/t68fai69wUA?...
Liz explores privacy-by-default design, high-risk user needs, and how Internet Freedom values align with Web3. youtu.be/t68fai69wUA?...
Least Authority | From Freedom to Autonomy - Liz Steininger | ETHDam III - 2025
YouTube video by CryptoCanal
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June 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Catch the replay of "From Freedom to Autonomy: How Internet Freedom Principles Can Shape Web3 Privacy."
Liz explores privacy-by-default design, high-risk user needs, and how Internet Freedom values align with Web3. youtu.be/t68fai69wUA?...
Liz explores privacy-by-default design, high-risk user needs, and how Internet Freedom values align with Web3. youtu.be/t68fai69wUA?...
Building in security-by-design is key to long-term success. We support #web3 #blockchain, and #FinTech teams with #securityconsulting services that address vulnerabilities early and keep your project secure beyond launch. Schedule a call with us today: leastauthority.com/security-con...
Security Consulting - Least Authority
Our expert team delivers comprehensive security consulting services. We conduct audits and reviews of cryptographic protocols and distributed system architectures to ensure robust and reliable impleme...
leastauthority.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Building in security-by-design is key to long-term success. We support #web3 #blockchain, and #FinTech teams with #securityconsulting services that address vulnerabilities early and keep your project secure beyond launch. Schedule a call with us today: leastauthority.com/security-con...
In our latest post, we explore how the legal concept of privacy differs across global jurisdictions. Understanding these variations is essential for building systems that respect user rights. #DataPrivacy #PrivacyLaw #GlobalCompliance #DigitalRights
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The Right to Privacy in a Global Legal Context - Least Authority
Explore how the right to privacy is defined and enforced around the world, with a focus on global data privacy laws and individual rights.
leastauthority.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In our latest post, we explore how the legal concept of privacy differs across global jurisdictions. Understanding these variations is essential for building systems that respect user rights. #DataPrivacy #PrivacyLaw #GlobalCompliance #DigitalRights
leastauthority.com/blog/the-rig...
leastauthority.com/blog/the-rig...