Zcash Team Exodus Exposes Crypto Foundation Rot ๐จ
This isn't just about Zcash governance drama; it's a massive structural flaw in privacy coins. The core conflict pits technical developers against the nonprofit board controlling the purse strings and employment terms. Even if the
$ZEC protocol code remains untouched, developer autonomy being crushed by board interference is an existential threat.
The immediate network risk is low, but the long-term damage is severe. Zcash's value relies on continuous cryptographic research and iterative upgrades, expertise the departing core team held. Governance cannot instantly replace that specialized knowledge pool. This signals predictable failure for any project where specialized talent must bow to technically unqualified boards dictating employment. Top engineers will flee those structures.
Furthermore, it exposes the hypocrisy: privacy projects built on decentralized ideals are often governed by centralized nonprofit boards. When governance can override the builders' mission, the project's credibility as unstoppable crumbles. Watch for similar breakdowns in other foundation-backed protocols.
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