The Applied Cryptography Powering Coinbase

In this episode of Tech Talks, Edward Frost, Principal Recruitment Consultant with a specialised focus on Cryptography, is joined by Yehuda Lindell, Head of Cryptography at Coinbase, to explore how applied cryptography is powering some of the most secure systems in the crypto space.

From his early days in academia to co-founding Unbound Security and leading it through its acquisition by Coinbase, Yehuda shares his journey and the challenges of turning cryptographic theory into real-world production systems. The conversation covers key protection, multiparty computation (MPC), and what it takes to secure billions in digital assets. Yehuda also discusses how his team at Coinbase is approaching advanced cryptographic solutions, from MPC-backed vaults and distributed policy enforcement to publicly verifiable encryption and beyond.

 

 

 

About the guest

Yehuda Lindell is Head of Cryptography at Coinbase, where he leads the team responsible for protecting hundreds of billions in crypto assets. A former professor and researcher at Bar-Ilan University, Yehuda has over 20 years of experience in cryptography and is one of the leading experts in secure multiparty computation. Prior to joining Coinbase, he co-founded and served as CEO of Unbound Security, where he helped bring cutting-edge cryptography into enterprise and crypto markets alike.

 

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