Protocols & Tech Unverified First seen 2026-11-04 18:15 UTC

Defiant article compares privacy features of Bitcoin, Monero and Zcash

The Defiant published an explainer comparing privacy coins, stating that Monero requires privacy mechanisms for ordinary transfers while Zcash supports transparent and shielded modes. The post adds that neither erases an exchange's identity records.

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What the sources claim

Monero requires privacy mechanisms for ordinary transfers, according to the article. XMR

“Monero requires privacy mechanisms for ordinary transfers”
The Defiant
Zcash supports both transparent and shielded modes, according to the article. ZEC

“Zcash supports transparent and shielded modes”
The Defiant
Neither Monero nor Zcash erases an exchange's identity records, according to the article.

“Neither erases an exchange’s identity records.”
The Defiant

Sources

The Defiant newswire 2026-11-04 18:15 UTC
What Are Privacy Coins? Bitcoin, Monero and Zcash Compared

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