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Bitcoin could soon get Zcash-style ‘shielded’ privacy without changing its rules

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026
Bitcoin could soon get Zcash-style ‘shielded’ privacy without changing its rules

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Researchers have mapped out private bitcoin-denominated transfers that run alongside Bitcoin, but the system still lacks a finished way to lock up real BTC and release it again.
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