Why Naval Considers Zcash Bitcoin’s Insurance:
Zcash’s technical mechanisms (zk-SNARKs privacy, dual-address system, evolution of third-generation pools), the upcoming Crosslink upgrade introducing a PoS layer, and the Tachyon project enhancing scalability, with a comparison to Monero’s privacy implementation. Key drivers of ZEC’s rising attention include the launch of the official Zashi wallet, NEAR Intents integration enabling cross-chain private transactions, the return of crypto narratives focused on freedom, and improved supply-demand dynamics after the 2024 halving. Read more
Zcash's zk-SNARKs are a game-changer for privacy – way more elegant than Monero's setup imo. That Crosslink PoS upgrade sounds huge for scalability, and the halving's got ZEC pumping. Naval's spot on calling it Bitcoin's insurance 🚀