Zcash Surges in 2025 as Privacy Narrative Accelerates With AI Boom

[madmax]

Zcash has been one of 2025’s strongest performers as AI-driven privacy concerns fuel renewed interest in encrypted transactions. Industry advocates highlight ZEC as the “privacy layer” complementing Bitcoin’s store-of-value role. Despite skepticism about the sudden resurgence, OG cypherpunks and early Bitcoiners — including Zooko Wilcox — are once again vocal supporters. The Winklevosses argue that the rise of AI mirrors the 2008 crisis catalyst that propelled Bitcoin adoption.

[Nahid Hossen]

Privacy + AI = the perfect combo for Zcash.

[Abdul Khan]

ZEC is finally getting the attention it deserves.