Grayscale: AI boosts Zcash privacy value

Grayscale suggests that increasing surveillance and the rise of AI could significantly elevate the demand for private digital money, positioning Zcash (ZEC) as a potentially undervalued asset. The report highlights that while Zcash's adoption metrics show real usage, its market share remains small, reflecting a market perception that privacy is a niche feature. However, Grayscale argues that AI and blockchain transparency could shift privacy from a niche to a core financial function. This shift could lead to substantial upside for Zcash if the market reprices the value of financial confidentiality, especially given its increasing use of shielded transactions.