Zcash Founder Discusses Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, and How ZEC Becomes the "Encrypted Bitcoin"【Plain Language Guide】In this interview, Zcash founder Zuko engages in an in-depth conversation with Bankless, reflecting on whether the crypto movement is becoming the "second Linux" under the Wall Street wave. He directly points out the current industry pain points: if we cannot reduce cognitive load and reach hundreds of millions of users, the Cypherpunk ideals will come to a complete halt. Zuko innovatively introduces the concepts of "privacy options" and "static value," warning that in today's world where AI algorithms can "read minds" and link transaction intentions, simple layer-2 coin mixing has lost its meaning. By analyzing Zcash's development fund governance and Cross-link technology path, this article reveals how to transform privacy from a technical feature into a fundamental right for digital survival, and discusses how individuals can reclaim sovereignty through "encrypted Bitcoin" in a future where surveillance is ubiquitous. For more details, please see: