4 predictions for privacy in 2026

MEVictim · 2025-12-31T17:22:47+00:00

The essay discusses significant developments in on-chain privacy by 2025, highlighting Zcash's successful surge, Ethereum and Solana's privacy initiatives, and the rise of startups utilizing zero-knowledge proofs and fully homomorphic encryption, emphasizing the importance of privacy for institutional adoption.

MEVictim

2025-12-31 17:22:47

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Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: 4 predictions for privacy in 2026 Original Link: 2025 was a big year for privacy onchain. Zcash, one of the original privacy coins, jumped more than 600%, and was one of the year’s biggest success stories. Ethereum and Solana announced major initiatives to bring privacy to their networks. And startups building privacy-preserving tech with zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) continued to gain traction.

Influencers like Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Solana infrastructure firm Helius, said it was “Privacy Szn.” And many others said privacy was essential for institutional adoption, as companies generally don’t want to do business on public blockchains with fully transparent ledgers.

ZEC-3,05%

ETH2,04%

SOL2,78%

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AltcoinHunter

· 12h ago

Zcash this wave is really amazing, 600%? I was calling it a potential new star last year, and I was mocked. Now, does it feel good to slap them in the face? Haha The privacy track has been sleeping through 2024. Will it really take off in 2026? Honestly, I find it hard to believe, but I am holding onto my privacy coins tightly and won't let go. ETH and SOL are also jumping into privacy. Now it's the mainstream public chains' turn to compete. Do small-cap coins still have a chance... It's terrifying when you think about it carefully.

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fren_with_benefits

· 21h ago

Zcash's recent surge is really outrageous, but the question is whether it can continue in 2026... It feels like the privacy narrative has been somewhat overextended.

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IntrovertMetaverse

· 2025-12-31 17:52

ZEC's recent market movement is truly remarkable. I've long said that privacy is the trend, but it seems not everyone agrees.

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Blockchainiac

· 2025-12-31 17:52

Why is ZEC surging so strongly? Why didn't I get in... The 2026 privacy narrative is about to explode, right?

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DegenGambler

· 2025-12-31 17:50

Zcash surges 600%? Privacy coins are really making a comeback now. Those skeptics should shut up.

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WhaleStalker

· 2025-12-31 17:49

ZEC's recent surge is truly remarkable; the privacy sector has finally gained recognition.

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ChainSherlockGirl

· 2025-12-31 17:44

According to my analysis, the 600% increase in Zcash indicates that on-chain privacy has finally gained the attention of mainstream players. Unfortunately, I didn't hold a large position last year, so now I can only sit back and watch the show.

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DAOdreamer

· 2025-12-31 17:30

Zcash's surge of 600% is indeed outrageous, but there probably aren't many people actually using privacy coins.

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TerraNeverForget

· 2025-12-31 17:27

Zcash increased by 600%. Why didn't I get on board? It's really incredible.

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