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Zcash Developer Activity Hits Multi-Year Low

January 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM

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Zcash (ZEC) faces mounting headwinds as developer activity on the privacy-focused blockchain has declined to its lowest level since 2021, according to recent data. This slowdown coincides with an ongoing governance dispute that appears to be weighing on project momentum and community sentiment. The reduced development pace raises concerns about the network's ability to maintain its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving privacy coin segment.

Technical indicators show ZEC extending a two-month downward trend, with the governance uncertainty likely contributing to the persistent selling pressure. While Zcash maintains its core privacy technology, the combination of developer exodus and price weakness suggests the project may be entering a critical phase that requires resolution of internal conflicts to restore confidence among both developers and investors.

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