While some alts plunged 70% and BTC nose dived...

$ZEC is still going strong at 700$.

What’s driving @Zcash's surge?
Clearer regulation, growing institutional interest, and most importantly, real on-chain demand for its privacy features.

As ZEC adoption grows, privacy tech is entering a new era. Here are 9 projects leading the charge.🧵👇
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1. @aztecnetwork is an L2 designed for programmable privacy which allows dApps to choose which parts of logic and data remain private and public.
Aztec allows developers to integrate ZK proofs so the contract's state and action can remain hidden.

By enabling developers to decide what to shield, Aztec gives more flexibility than a fully hidden chain which can help with compliance.
Aztec is a good pick for privacy-first dApps.
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2. @RAILGUN_project is another privacy protocol which is EVM-compatible. Instead of deploying a brand new chain, RAILGUN integrates privacy into widely used chains,making privacy more accessible for DeFi users and protocols.

Their major focus is on mixing zk tech and smart contracts.
Railgun is a good option if you use major chains and also want better privacy and interactions.
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3. @ZKPanther offers zAssets, a privacy-enhanced representation of assets and supports cross-chain privacy.

DeFi normally exposes much of the activity onchain. Panther works to give developers a toolbox to embed privacy in cross-chain & asset workflows.
As a dev who is building a DeFi or multichain app and you want privacy, Panther is really worth a look.
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4. @Nym Technologies provides what they call a "mixnet", an infra that hides metadata. Nym targets a broader dimension than hiding amounts or addresses and they believe this is crucial for more advanced privacy usecases. Nym is building at a lower infra layer, this means other apps can plug into it for communications & metadata privacy.
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5. @OasisProtocol supports private data processing, which opens up applications like data marketplaces, identity, private finance, not just token transfers. Oasis is a good fit if your project handles sensitive data and you want privacy at the data level.
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6. @Findora makes privacy native, while some chains backfit it. If you foresee building apps where confidentiality is central like private exchanges, regulatory-safe finance, this is relevant.
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7. @horizengloba offers flexibility, you can choose privacy level, chain design etc. Good for teams wanting control. Less of “one size fits all privacy coin”, more of a platform for tailored privacy solutions.
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8. @beamprivacy is a protocol focused on confidential transactions, hiding addresses, amounts, and enabling private DeFi.If your focus is purely on transaction confidentiality rather than full smart-contract privacy, Beam is a specialist.
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9. @ConcealNetwork is a platform for private DeFi and encrypted onchain communications, enabling anonymous transactions and messages. They combine transaction privacy with communication privacy, a dual focus which many other projects don’t address.
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Zcash’s strong performance isn’t just another pump & dump, it’s a signal that users are shifting back toward privacy. In a world of rising surveillance, identity checks, and strict regulatory oversight, privacy is becoming a strategic asset.

Projects offering usable privacy in transactions, data, identity, or communication are now more valuable than ever.