The episode explores the evolving role of privacy in digital identity, examining how regulation, technology, and governance intersect to shape trust. Guests discuss the impact of eIDAS 2.0 on privacy by design, the potential of zero-knowledge proofs to protect personal data, and the importance of user-friendly adoption. The conversation also highlights the risks and opportunities at the convergence of blockchain, AI, and IoT, and considers how future systems can balance security with individual control.