🔬 RESEARCH: Batched Threshold Encryption is redefining how blockchains handle transaction privacy. Unlike standard threshold encryption, where each transaction requires separate decryption shares, BTE unlocks an entire batch with a single compact proof — drastically reducing data overhead. This constant-size design makes encrypted mempools scalable and practical for L2s like Metis and Espresso, offering a path to MEV-free, fair DeFi.(Cointelegraph)