Bitcoin Privacy Pioneer Ben Allen Wins Maelstrom Grant for Payjoin
Ben Allen, a prominent Bitcoin privacy advocate, has been awarded the third Maelstrom Bitcoin Developer Grant. The grant, provided by Maelstrom's Chief Investment Officer Arthur Hayes, will enable Allen to work full-time on the Payjoin Dev Kit project, aiming to enhance Bitcoin's privacy and user control.
Payjoin is a revolutionary tool that allows both the sender and receiver to contribute inputs to a single Bitcoin transaction. This disrupts traditional surveillance methods used by financial institutions, making it harder for them to track transactions. Allen, grateful for the Maelstrom grant, plans to expand Payjoin's implementation into more Bitcoin wallets over the next year. Despite acknowledging the technical complexities, he remains optimistic about the project's potential.
Maelstrom, led by Arthur Hayes, is committed to supporting digital asset infrastructure. Through grants like the one awarded to Allen, Maelstrom aims to promote a more private, scalable, and decentralized Bitcoin ecosystem. Allen's work aligns perfectly with this vision, as he strives to improve Bitcoin's privacy, empower users to control their financial data, and foster greater peace of mind when using Bitcoin.
With the Maelstrom grant, Ben Allen will dedicate the next year to enhancing the Payjoin Dev Kit project. This investment in foundational tools like Payjoin is expected to significantly contribute to a more private and user-controlled Bitcoin ecosystem.
