Key takeaways Zcash, a pioneering cryptocurrency, stands out in the digital landscape for its uncompromising commitment to privacy and security of transparent transactions. Founded in 2016 by Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn, Zcash implements zk-SNARK ("Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge") technology to offer users the option of 'shielded' transactions, which protect the privacy of the sender, receiver, [...]