Privacy Coins

What Is Zcoin? Zcoin (XZC) is a decentralized cryptocurrency that uses zero-knowledge cryptographic proofs to provide anonymous transactions. It is ASIC-resistant, implementing a CPU-friendly MTP mining algorithm once ASIC rigs were…

Zcash (ZEC) could be the only blockchain project in which a gaping security flaw can bring the community together. But support is pouring in,  after the Zerocoin Electric Coin Company (Zcash Co) revealed a counterfeiting vulnerability that…

Litecoin must be getting tired of standing in Bitcoin's shadow. After many years as Bitcoin's second fiddle, Litecoin core developers are getting more interested in following the likes of privacy coins such as Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC).…

Monero Digital Asset Report: Introduction Monero is a decentralized open-source cryptocurrency that focuses primarily on privacy and fungibility. The project aims to become electronic cash for a connected world. A key feature for Monero…

Zcash Digital Asset Report: Introduction Zcash’s genesis block was mined in October 2016, since then the cryptocurrency has aimed to provide enhanced privacy and security to its users. Zcash uses advanced cryptography,  so-called…

The latest privacy protocol has pulled a disappearing act, at least where price is concerned. Grin, an anonymous cryptocurrency which made its mainnet debut on Jan. 15, shed 97% of its value in the last 24 hours, with the price against…

Fundamental flaws with zk-SNARKs, the privacy algorithm used in Zcash (ZEC), may allow malicious agents to mint additional tokens, according to the COO of a rival privacy coin. Reuben Yap, the Chief Operating Officer at Zcoin (XZC), says…

A new privacy coin is making its debut in the market, and some of its features might sound reminiscent of a certain other coin. No, not that one or that one.  Beam XBM is the maiden crypto for Mimblewimble, a privacy protocol named after a…

Privacy coin Zcash is becoming more mainstream every day, as crypto investors increasingly look to shield their payments. If you don't believe us, check out this waterfront property for sale on the Greek island of Lemnos, with a listing…

What Is PIVX? PIVX is an advanced cryptocurrency focused on privacy and security for digital cash. As a community-led project that forked from the Dash blockchain, it uses the Zerocoin protocol to anonymize transactions through its…

Cryptographic technology has advanced in 2018, bringing the crypto community closer to "privacy for everyone," according to a recent presentation by Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox. Considering that the Zcash cryptographers "pioneered the use…

What Is Monero? Monero (XMR) is a cryptocurrency which focuses on being untraceable and private. Its design differs from Bitcoin’s in a few key ways, but it should be understood as a cryptocurrency similar to Bitcoin - it can be used to…

Zcash Company (ZEC) activated the Sapling network upgrade late Sunday night (U.S. eastern standard time). Sapling introduces new shielded addresses as well as boosts transaction speed, the privacy-oriented project announced in Oct. 28 blog.…

Monero developers have released a new version of the protocol, which will go into effect between October 18th and 19th. In addition to changing the proof-of-work algorithm to deter ASIC mining, the new upgrade includes improvements to…