Zcash Founder on Privacy, AI, and How ZEC is 'Encrypted Bitcoin' | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn

Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn joins Bankless to discuss the cypherpunk vision, UX challenges, and the future of crypto alongside hosts David and Ryan. The conversation explores whether crypto has achieved its goals, drawing parallels to the Linux movement's failures in user empowerment. Zooko emphasizes the importance of UX and reaching 100 million users, referencing Moxie Marlinspike's critique of cypherpunk tools. The discussion covers the role of economic feedback loops, the need for sustainable business models beyond advertising, and the potential for AI to impact privacy. Zooko highlights Zcash's dev fund and its positive feedback loop, as well as the importance of privacy in an age of sophisticated AI tracking, advocating for a shift in mindset towards "value at rest" and intentionality.