No, Zcash won't flip Bitcoin, just like BCH and ETH didn't.
Zcash uses zero-knowledge proofs for shielding transactions, offering privacy in theory. But it has multiple issues:
1. Highly centralized (controlled by a small dev team and foundation)
2. Founder's tax and heavy premine
3. Opt-in privacy, barely used in practice (except growing in 2025). 😭
4. Relies on trusted setups that, if compromised, break the system
In contrast, Bitcoin prioritizes decentralization, censorship resistance, and long-term credibility. Privacy improvements occur at protocol and application layers without compromising core principles.
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