In this engaging discussion, Josh Swihart, CEO of Electric Coin Company, and Harry Halpin, co-founder of Nym Technologies, explore the privacy coin renaissance. They delve into the risks of transparent ledgers beyond user behavior and how zero-knowledge proofs are transforming on-chain privacy. The duo provides insights on institutional interest, Zcash's real-world applications, and the importance of protecting metadata. They also discuss whether major blockchains can realistically integrate privacy features, emphasizing the crucial implications for users and institutions alike.