Privacy is a network effect. If the pool is small, you stand out. My privacy watchlist this season ↓ @Zcash Orchard is still the clearest “big pool” privacy system. I watch shielded usage trends. @aztecnetwork Privacy-first L2 for Ethereum apps. If builders ship here, the set can compound fast. Much hated now but I hope that the tech will show where real traction is. @RAILGUN_Project ZK privacy for EVM activity. The thesis is simple: more DeFi flow through shielded pools, more cover for everyone. @penumbrazone Private-by-default chain with a native private DEX. Good design for consistent shielded activity. @nym Metadata privacy. Mixnets help hide who talks to who, not only what gets sent. @SecretNetwork Confidential smart contracts. Useful when apps need private state, not only private transfers.