Which network is more decentralized and resilient?
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Monero emphasizes grassroots decentralization, with community-driven development and resistance to specialized mining hardware through regular algorithm updates. This helps keep mining accessible to a broader set of participants.
Zcash has historically relied more on structured organizations and foundations for development and funding. While its code is open source and resilient by design, governance disputes in recent years have raised questions about coordination and long-term ecosystem stability.
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governance drama hits way harder when privacy coins already live under a microscope
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Any coordination failure gets amplified.
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Centralized leadership = faster decisions, higher attack surface.