Raoul Pal: "Zcash, Bitcoin's younger sibling with privacy"...Praised as a next-generation core asset

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Zcash (ZEC) has been recognized for its value, combining the scarcity of Bitcoin (BTC) with privacy technology. Building on this, it surged by over 8% amidst a general downturn in the virtual asset market, recording an unparalleled rate of return.

According to crypto media outlet NewsBTC on May 4 (local time), Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal called Zcash 'Bitcoin's younger brother' and named it a next-generation core asset. Pal highlighted Zcash's limited supply of 21 million ZEC, identical to Bitcoin, and its guarantee of complete anonymity for transaction history through zero-knowledge proof technology as strong differentiating factors.

Zcash rose 8% in the last 24 hours, demonstrating strong buying momentum in a situation where top altcoins by market cap were falling together. While Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) were consolidating at key support levels, Zcash broke through price resistance, attracting market attention. Pal analyzed, "If Bitcoin serves as digital gold for storing value, Zcash will be an essential complement for protecting individuals' financial information."

Pal predicted that financial privacy would emerge as a core value as the digital economy matures. Zcash's attempt to improve network operational efficiency by considering a transition from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake is a positive signal that could attract institutional investors. As asset tokenization and the introduction of central bank digital currencies accelerate, the demand for protecting individual anonymity is expected to explode further.

Zcash is securing a firm position as a strategic asset that complements Bitcoin's technical limitations. Privacy technology innovation is regarded as a milestone demonstrating the practical utility of the virtual asset ecosystem. Investors are closely monitoring the impact of Zcash's technological evolution and supply scarcity on long-term price formation.

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