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Bitcoin Privacy Breakthrough a Zcash Killer? | Misha Komorov, Alloc Innit

Bitcoin Magazine·October 1, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Privacy Breakthrough a Zcash Killer? | Misha Komorov, Alloc Innit

Misha Komarov introduced Shielded Bitcoin, a proposed ZK privacy protocol using Bitcoin PIPEs to hide transactions without requiring a soft fork. The protocol aims to enhance Bitcoin privacy, potentially rivaling Zcash. Komarov detailed the technical approach in an interview, emphasizing no changes to Bitcoin's consensus rules.

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