Gate News message, April 1, according to Gate market data, as of the time of writing, ZEC (Zcash) is trading at $248.68. In the past 24 hours, it is up 10.26%. It reached a high of $258.21 and fell to a low of $226.22. The total 24-hour trading volume is $3.9798 million. Its current market capitalization is approximately $4.136 billion.
Zcash is the first blockchain system to use a zero-knowledge proof mechanism, which can provide complete payment confidentiality while still using a public blockchain to maintain a decentralized network. The total supply of ZEC tokens is 21 million coins. Unlike Bitcoin, Zcash transactions automatically hide the sender, recipient, and amount of all transactions on the blockchain. Only those who have the viewing key can see the transaction contents. Users have full control and can choose to provide viewing keys to others. Zcash uses end-to-end encryption to protect privacy, with transaction speeds faster than Bitcoin, and transaction fees are typically only a few cents.
Key recent news for ZEC:
1️⃣ Reassessment of financial privacy needs boosts upside potential
Against the backdrop of accelerated AI monitoring and on-chain transparency, privacy features are shifting from niche demand to core financial demand. Zcash shielded transactions already account for most of on-chain activity, indicating that there is real demand for privacy. Currently, ZEC makes up only 0.3% of the entire cryptocurrency sector, reflecting that the market has severely underpriced the long-term value of privacy features. If market expectations change, the upward space could expand significantly.
2️⃣ Technical advantage of zero-knowledge proof technology
As the first blockchain project to successfully apply zero-knowledge proofs, Zcash’s technical advantage places it at the forefront in the field of privacy protection. As attention to data privacy increases, the core value of this technology may be re-recognized, providing mid- to long-term support for ZEC.
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