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Zcash: Financial Privacy in the Age of AI
Privacy is not a niche feature of money; it’s part of what makes money work. People don’t want every transaction, balance, and financial relationship exposed. Cash has this property. And historically, intermediated (bank-based) financial systems have preserved a level of practical confidentiality. They limit third-party access to financial records, though information can still be exposed. Even law enforcement generally requires a court order to access personal financial data. Technological and social change can put pressure on these systems, often triggering public debate about financial privacy and new methods ... (full story)