Mandatory privacy using zk-SNARKs with dPoW for enhanced security against 51% attacks. Open-source, community-audited, fully shielded chain; low market cap but battle-tested. Multi-platform; strong for untraceable transactions without optional transparency. (Open-source, free)
Shielded transactions via zk-SNARKs for optional privacy on a Bitcoin-like base. Open-source, audited by NCC Group, selective transparency for compliance; ~$8B market cap with institutional interest. Supports AU wallets; suitable for regulated privacy needs amid delistings. (Open-source, free)
Fungible privacy coin using ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT for fully obscured transactions. Open-source, audited by firms like Kudelski, no metadata leaks; ~$7B market cap with dominant usage in private transfers. Multi-platform wallets; ideal for everyday anonymity despite exchange delistings. (Open-source, free)
