Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn
Founder of Zcash and longtime privacy-focused cryptographer and entrepreneur; former CEO of the Electric Coin Company and advocate for native blockchain privacy and cypherpunk principles.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 35min
Zcash Founder on Privacy, AI, and How ZEC is 'Encrypted Bitcoin' | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn, founder of Zcash and longtime privacy-minded cryptographer, talks about privacy's comeback in the AI era. He explores why UX, wallets like Zashi, and shielded ZEC matter for usable private payments. He debates Zcash’s dev fund, the ‘encrypted Bitcoin’ meme, AI-driven surveillance risks, and what it takes to keep privacy practical for everyday users.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 3h 21min
Zooko, Nate Wilcox, and Sean Bowe: Zcash
Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn, a cypherpunk and co-founder of Zcash, joins forces with his brother Nate and cryptographer Sean Bowe to dive deep into the fascinating world of Zcash. They tackle Bitcoin’s privacy issues and explore the unstoppable nature of private money. The trio discusses the challenges and innovations in zero-knowledge proofs, the comparison between Zcash and Monero, and the quantum threats looming over cryptocurrencies. Their insights on privacy's importance and the cultural shifts surrounding digital cash will leave listeners intrigued.
