Crypto Without Privacy Isn't Crypto

Crypto Without Privacy Isn't Crypto

Privacy is the soul of crypto, and without it, nothing else we’re doing really matters.If you care about financial sovereignty, you need privacy. If you care about coordinating with others to effect social change, or thinking freely, or building a more prosperous society, you need the free exchange of value. Freedom begins with privacy.As engineers and scientists working on Zcash, we have spent years developing private financial tools that will …

Why Hardware Wallets Are the Best Privacy Tool You’re Not Using in 2025

The privacy landscape in crypto has shifted dramatically over the past few years. In 2025, it is increasingly difficult to use digital assets without revealing your identity. Most centralized platforms are now required to enforce strict know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This means that exchanges and custodial services routinely collect and store information such as your full name, address, government-issued ID…