
Zooko Wilcox
Founder and former CEO of Electric Coin Co., the company behind Zcash. Now contributing to Zcash as part of Shielded Labs.
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Dec 31, 2024 • 58min
Maximizing Your Privacy With Zcash | Zooko & Sean
This week features Zooko Wilcox, founder of Electric Coin Co. and key player behind Zcash, and Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana with a focus on blockchain scalability and privacy. They dive into Zcash's innovative zero-knowledge proofs that enhance transaction confidentiality. The duo discusses the cryptocurrency's evolving role in financial systems, challenges in scalability, and the importance of maintaining user anonymity. They also explore the future of digital currencies and privacy, highlighting Zcash’s potential impact.

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 34min
Zooko Wilcox and Josh Swihart: Unstoppable Private Money
Zooko Wilcox, legendary cypherpunk and co-founder of Zcash, joins Josh Swihart, CEO of the Electric Coin Company, to discuss the future of private money. They delve into how Zcash innovations enhance user privacy and tackle issues around centralized exchanges. The conversation highlights the importance of zero-knowledge proofs and the significance of turnstiles in reconciling fund transparency. They also explore the philosophical impact of sci-fi on our understanding of technology and financial freedom, advocating for the moral imperative of private money in advancing society.