Will Ethereum usher in an end-to-end privacy revolution? The development team launches the "Privacy Butler" plan, vowing to make privacy the norm.

Ethereum (ETH) developers are brewing a privacy revolution that concerns the future of blockchain. The Ethereum Foundation recently announced that it has renamed the original "Privacy and Scaling Explorations" team to "Ethereum Privacy Steward" (PSE), and released a new roadmap aimed at achieving comprehensive end-to-end privacy at the protocol, infrastructure, application, and wallet levels, making privacy a norm for Ethereum rather than an exception.

####Vision: Privacy is the foundation of Ethereum, not an add-on feature

The PSE team clearly stated that privacy is key to protecting users and institutions that rely on Ethereum.

"Ethereum is becoming the global settlement layer, but without strong privacy protections, it could become a pillar of global surveillance rather than a cornerstone of global freedom."

The team emphasized that without privacy safeguards, users and institutions may turn to other platforms, undermining Ethereum's core value and competitiveness.

####Three Core Areas: Private Reading, Private Writing, Private Proof

#####Private Read

Allows users to read on-chain data without revealing their identity or intent.

Develop RPC services for privacy protection to prevent the leakage of metadata such as IP addresses and account queries.

Establish a "Private RPC Working Group" composed of internal researchers, engineers, and external consultants.

#####2. Private Write

Make private transfers, anonymous voting, and privacy interactions easier and lower cost.

Continuously developing PlasmaFold, an experimental Layer 2 chain with private transfer functionality.

#####3. Private Proof

Ensure that on-chain data strikes a balance between privacy and accessibility.

Promote privacy identity and data portability, enhancing cross-application privacy proof capabilities.

####Compliance and Privacy in Parallel

The PSE team pointed out that Ethereum's privacy features will be advanced under the premise of complying with global regulations, ensuring a balance between privacy protection and regulatory requirements, avoiding becoming a breeding ground for illegal activities while maintaining user freedom and security.

####Long-term Strategy and Future Outlook

Although specific priorities will be adjusted as the ecosystem develops, PSE expects these three major areas to continue to exist and evolve in the coming years. This means that Ethereum's privacy infrastructure will gradually improve and may become a standard feature for core applications such as finance, identity, and governance.

####Conclusion

Ethereum's end-to-end privacy plan marks a significant shift in the blockchain from "transparency first" to "a balance of privacy and transparency." In the future, whoever can find the best balance between compliance and privacy will have the opportunity to lead the next wave of decentralized applications. For users, this is not only about asset security but also about the boundaries of digital freedom.