2026-01-12 09:26:54

The recent rebound in the privacy track feels like the market sentiment is really changing. In the past, everyone only cared about how many times a certain coin could multiply, but now more and more people are starting to care whether their wallet addresses are transparent. This shift is quite obvious.

From a data perspective, it's clearer—Zcash increased by over 6 times last year, Monero performed steadily, and various ZK projects are emerging in clusters. All of these point to the same signal: privacy demand is warming up. It's a bit like going back to 2017, but this time driven by real application scenarios.

Recently, I’ve seen many in-depth analyses pointing out that the combination of privacy and scalability in 2025 will become a new growth point. The market is gradually realizing that anonymity is not just a technical feature but also a real user need. How far this trend can go depends on the subsequent application implementation.

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GweiWatcher

· 2h ago

Wallet address being exposed is indeed something to take seriously; on-chain privacy equals walking naked in public. Speaking of Monero's robustness, this time it's truly different. There are so many ZK projects, and it's not without reason. Privacy + scalability combined, no doubt about it, just see who can implement it first. A sixfold increase last year, you should have confidence when buying. Finally, someone is starting to consider these practical issues, it's not all just a trading mentality.

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Tokenomics911

· 18h ago

Having your wallet exposed is truly the real cause for panic, even more frightening than the fluctuations in coin prices. Honestly, Monero has been quite stable over the years, and privacy coins are finally no longer considered trash. ZK projects are popping up in clusters; it feels like there's a new one every week. Even poor projects are jumping on the bandwagon to ride the hype. Privacy plus scalability in 2025? Sounds good, but I'm just worried it might be another old trick of PPT fundraising. Wallet transparency should have been questioned long ago. It's indeed a bit late to start paying attention to privacy now. Genuine demand-driven projects vs hype—this is the real standard to distinguish, or else it will just be another round of rug pulls.

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TokenSherpa

· 19h ago

honestly if you actually examine the voting patterns on privacy governance forums, the empirical evidence suggests this zk narrative is just cycle sentiment repackaged... historically speaking, we've seen this exact thesis collapse during regulatory scrutiny, let me break this down for you

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gaslight_gasfeez

· 01-12 23:37

Really, the wallet transparency feature hits a nerve with many people. Long-time crypto enthusiasts should have already paid attention to this matter; don't wait until you're caught with your pants down and regret it. This round of zk feels like a catch-up rally; whether it can break out by 2025 depends on real-world scenarios. Monero has been very stable; unlike some projects that rely solely on hype and speculation. Speaking of which, application implementation is the key; right now, most of it is just conceptual hype. Privacy is indeed a necessity; it all depends on who can develop and implement practical solutions first.

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GweiTooHigh

· 01-12 09:50

The issue of wallet transparency is indeed becoming more and more people care about, really different from the beginning of the year. Zcash increased 6 times, Monero remains steady... It really feels like privacy is finally their turn. To be honest, application implementation is the key; impressive data is meaningless if few people use it. Privacy plus scalability in 2025? Just listen, but it depends on who can really make it happen. The recent rebound is supported by genuine demand, not just hype, which is quite promising. The privacy track is alive again, finally with a bit of a different flavor.

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PonziDetector

· 01-12 09:50

Damn, I've been saying for a long time about the wallet address transparency... How many times has it been hacked before people finally realize the importance of privacy? But to be honest, Monero's robustness is indeed impressive, and the rise of ZK feels like it's really happening.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-12 09:37

The fact that wallet addresses are being exposed is really starting to get scary. No wonder privacy coins are making a comeback. A 6x increase in Zcash is not surprising; the real turning point is that everyone's mindset has changed, and that's the core issue. Privacy scalability in 2025? Sounds good, but I don't know when it will actually be implemented. The group that used to criticize privacy coins—do they now also need to hold some Monero? I'm very curious about how regulatory authorities are thinking regarding the demand for anonymity.

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FomoAnxiety

· 01-12 09:34

The issue of wallet transparency is indeed becoming more and more concerning; it feels like the wave of privacy coins is truly coming. Wait, can we still touch Monero now? I heard the regulatory risks are a bit high. There are a bunch of ZK concepts, but how many projects are actually usable? They are all just hype. Privacy combined with scalability in 2025... another year of promises. To be honest, it's a bit disappointing. Let's see how it goes. I missed out on ZEC's 6x increase before; will my reaction be too slow this time again? The demand for privacy is real, but when it comes to practical application, I remain skeptical.

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GasFeeCryBaby

· 01-12 09:34

The concern about wallet transparency is indeed growing, and privacy coins are definitely not just hype. What does the proliferation of ZK projects indicate? It shows that everyone is racing to dominate this track. A sixfold increase sounds impressive, but actual implementation is the real key. Privacy plus scalability by 2025... sounds great, but let's wait until the applications are truly here. I trust Monero's stability; it's much better than those flashy alternatives. The anxiety over wallet address transparency is real—this is a genuine demand.

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