In a galaxy not so far away, the price of the privacy-focused token Zcash (ZEC)-a unanimous favorite for secret squirrel enthusiasts-has risen dramatically over several weeks. This price rally propelled its market capitalization to an impressive $9.41 billion. And who would have thought? ZEC has now managed to ballet-dance over Stellar (XLM), securing a prestigious 14th spot in the cryptocurrency table. Stellar, understandably, is left with a market cap of $8.88 billion, brooding in 15th place.
Created in 2016 by an unimaginative fork from Bitcoin’s bleak little codebase, Zcash offers anonymous transactions using zero-knowledge proofs. These provisions are far beyond the wildest fantasies of paranoid bureaucrats everywhere.
ZEC’s fortunes have skyrocketed by 1,172% yearly, bravely besting Monero to become the big-hearted leader of the privacy token universe. Unlike other wild rallies from the crypto broom closet, these gains appear to be grounded in actual use, burgeoning shielded adoptions, and an ever-shifting perception of crypto privacy.
Until recently, Zcash could be seen languishing in obscurity-not that anyone truly pays attention there until it becomes mind-bogglingly important. It began its ascent in a late September blaze and has since rocketed over tenfold. From a modest $54 in late September, it spiraled upwards unfalteringly, reaching a thrilling peak of $748 on a Friday last seen in the archaic period of January 2018.
As we speak, up 5.59% in the last 24 hours to $589, Zcash defies the odds even as the larger crypto market sinks gracefully into a collective existential crisis. A weekly value addition of 41%? You betcha!
What Now for the Overlooked XLM?
The Stellar network has experienced a rather unremarkable growth spurt, with 37% more full-time developers, approximately eight times the pace of typical planetary development. In Q3, it boasted an addition of 1,450 new developers-a 70% quarterly increase that is, inarguably, impressive if you’re into those sorts of things. The number of daily smart contract invocations nearly doubled to one million per day, culminating in 157 million by the end of Q3.
The Stellar Ambassador program hasn’t slowed its pace either, amassing 400 new sign-ups, orchestrating 160 community events, and, against all odds, achieving double-digit regional growth across Latin America and Asia Pacific.
The surge in developer activity hints at budding ecosystem enthusiasm, yet, one word: price. Sovereignty over enthusiasm doesn’t quite translate into the financial realm for XLM, which stands at a measly 175% yearly. The cosmic ball is in XLM’s court now. A break above $0.5 may just initiate its own galactic uprising. Hold onto your hats-or your wallets, whatever’s firmer.
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2025-11-09 14:29