BitcoinZ ($BTCZ) is a PoW consensus or bitcoin based UTXO public blockchain with zk-snarks as its cryptography so that it can adopt both for public and private transactions.
BitcoinZ is a decentralized cryptocurrency based bitcoin compatible with the Zcash core. It utilizes the Equihash algorithm with ZK-snarks, T-addresses and anonymous Z-addresses. By combining the technologies, BitcoinZ is able to operate as a cryptocurrency with an ability to provide processor unit mining to people worldwide. BitcoinZ also allows for the compatibility and portability with others cryptocurrency blockchains.