Zcash is experiencing a resurgence in 2025, driven by increasing interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. During a recent Chain Reaction livestream, Alex Bornstein, executive director of the Zcash Foundation, highlighted the growing significance of Zcash and similar protocols. The discussion covered Zcash's unique market position, its role in humanitarian aid, and the challenges of privacy and KYC compliance. The livestream also explored the organic growth of Zcash's popularity and its comparative analysis with Bitcoin. Bornstein emphasized the importance of privacy in digital transactions and the potential regulatory challenges and opportunities ahead. Institutional interest and funding for Zcash were also discussed, underscoring its potential future impact in the crypto space.