2026-01-17 03:28:37

The recent price increase of Dash is essentially a rebound; previously, ZEC was leading the pack, and other privacy coins couldn't keep up. Not to mention 300%-500% gains, even 50% takes effort. After several days of bullish candles, a correction has begun today. Breaking the $100 mark isn't a big challenge, but market sentiment needs a breather, a buffer to prepare for the next rally.

When it comes to privacy coins, we have to start with two veteran players.

Dash was launched in 2014, with its core focus being an improved payment tool—fast transactions combined with privacy protection. It operates on a dual-layer network: miners handle the underlying tasks maintaining the blockchain, while masternodes are responsible for instant transactions, coin mixing privacy, and decentralized governance. Currently, the emphasis is on optimizing the masternode system, advancing the Dash Platform development, including username services and decentralized storage, and expanding payment applications in Latin America.

ZEC entered the scene two years later, in 2016, emphasizing privacy first. It uses zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) technology to protect transactions, encrypting sender, receiver, and amounts, but users can also opt for transparent transactions—privacy is optional. Zcash is now working on protocol upgrades, such as Halo 2 technology to improve scalability and simplify trusted setup, while building ecological applications and enterprise-grade compliant privacy solutions.

Both originate from Bitcoin's lineage and aim to enhance privacy and payment efficiency, but their technical approaches differ—Dash relies on a hybrid network and governance innovation, while ZEC depends on zero-knowledge proofs. Their current directions are quite similar, focusing on making user experience simpler while ensuring compliance.

DASH-11.99%

ZEC-0.31%

BTC-0.56%

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LiquidationAlert

· 2h ago

Dash's rebound indeed needs to take a back seat; ZEC's recent surge is a bit fierce, and other privacy coins need to slow down. Rebound? I think it's just the bottom-fishing crowd finally reacting. In the game of privacy coins, ZEC plays zero-knowledge proofs, Dash relies on governance... Honestly, everyone just wants a piece of the pie. The market needs to catch its breath; otherwise, how can the rally continue? This correction is very normal. Dash's布局 in Latin America is really smart; ZEC is busy upgrading, but what about practical applications? So, is it brute-force mixing or privacy first? Who will win in the end? Let's wait until it breaks 100 and stabilizes; it's too early to say anything now. Market sentiment is the hardest thing to predict. Won't it be another round of retail cutting? There are too many pitfalls in the privacy coin space.

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ShibaSunglasses

· 2h ago

Breaking 100 is just breaking 100, anyway it's not a new all-time high --- Wait, ZEC is making such a big splash, can Dash really catch up? --- Price recovery is just price recovery, to put it nicely. It’s all about the feeling of satisfaction --- Latin American payment apps? Sounds good. Could this be the next story point? --- Privacy coins, compliance compliance, are increasingly seeming to go against their original intention --- Both old-timers are trying to figure out how to survive, feeling a bit overwhelmed --- I believe emotions need to breathe, but after breathing, is there a next round? --- The contest between mixing coins and zero-knowledge proofs ultimately depends on whose ecosystem gets ahead first

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zkProofInThePudding

· 2h ago

The rebound is just a rebound, but how far this wave can go still depends on whether the market gives an opportunity ZEC is working on zero-knowledge proofs, Dash is expanding payments in Latin America... it feels like the real competition has just begun Compliance will eventually have to be addressed, the story of privacy coins is not over yet Buffer space is crucial, everyone shouldn't rush to chase the highs There are two technical routes, honestly, it still depends on who can land first The current market for privacy coins feels like this, only when the protocol upgrades will there be a real chance Breaking 100 isn't a big deal, the question is whether it can hold steady This round of adjustment is a good thing, you need to catch your breath before climbing higher Double-layer networks compared to zero-knowledge proofs... it seems each has its own advantages Everyone is now pondering compliance, the golden age of privacy coins might not have arrived yet

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 2h ago

The rebound is a rebound, but the sustainability of this dash is a bit uncertain; it depends on how ZEC performs next.

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AirdropGrandpa

· 2h ago

The rebound rally is like this; you need to be patient and wait for the correction to finish before getting on board. When ZEC was leading the charge, I was already saying that privacy coins were about to surge again. Now that Dash is catching up, it's only a matter of time. The masternode system is quite well-developed; it all depends on whether the subsequent Platform can truly be implemented. The Latin American market has a lot of potential.

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