2025 marked a turning point for the privacy sector—Zcash and other privacy-focused projects gained significant traction. But what's the trajectory for the year ahead?
Industry veterans are already mapping the landscape. Threadbare, Dai, Wadhwa, and Brody weigh in on what to watch as privacy infrastructure evolves and mainstream adoption accelerates.
Their takes cut across technical breakthroughs, regulatory shifts, and market dynamics. Whether it's Layer 2 privacy solutions, regulatory clarity, or institutional interest—the consensus points toward a maturing ecosystem that's moving beyond fringe narratives into practical implementation.
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LeverageAddict
· 7h ago
The zk proof space feels like it's just getting started. To truly break into the mainstream by 2026, it will depend on whether institutions are willing to get involved.
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NFTFreezer
· 7h ago
In 2025, the privacy track finally shows some signs of improvement, and Zcash is no longer a niche play... By the way, can Layer 2 privacy solutions really break through the circle? I still feel like we need to wait until regulations are fully understood.
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StopLossMaster
· 7h ago
The privacy track in 2026 is about to take off. Looking forward to seeing how ZEC breaks through the circle.
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SerumSquirter
· 7h ago
Will the 2026 privacy narrative take off? To be honest, Layer 2 privacy should have been developed properly a long time ago; now it's just a matter of whether it can truly be implemented.
Four predictions shaping privacy tech in 2026.
2025 marked a turning point for the privacy sector—Zcash and other privacy-focused projects gained significant traction. But what's the trajectory for the year ahead?
Industry veterans are already mapping the landscape. Threadbare, Dai, Wadhwa, and Brody weigh in on what to watch as privacy infrastructure evolves and mainstream adoption accelerates.
Their takes cut across technical breakthroughs, regulatory shifts, and market dynamics. Whether it's Layer 2 privacy solutions, regulatory clarity, or institutional interest—the consensus points toward a maturing ecosystem that's moving beyond fringe narratives into practical implementation.