October 16, 2025

Juraj Bednar on Monero & Zcash | EPI 364

1 hour 45 minutes

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, host Douglas Tuman speaks with Juraj, a self-described “shaman” of the crypto world who bridges different blockchain communities. Together, they dive into the contrasts and common ground between Monero and Zcash, exploring both the technical and cultural dynamics of the leading privacy coins.

Juraj discusses Zcash’s growing DEX integrations through Zashi Wallet and Near Intents, while Doug shares his experience with a failed swap attempt. They compare this with Monero’s ongoing DEX efforts like Sarai and potential Thorchain integration, highlighting the shared goal of improving usability and interoperability.

The two also unpack each project’s funding models, mining approaches, and community cultures, debating decentralization, security, and the future of privacy in crypto. Juraj emphasizes that real adoption often depends more on social dynamics than technical merit, and that long-term holders give privacy coins their true value.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:01:30) – Guest Introduction

(00:07:30) – Belief Systems and Skin in the Game

(00:11:35)– Network Effects and Zashi Wallet Overview

(00:16:31) – DEX Integrations and Wallet Usability

(00:24:00) – User Experience and Transaction Issues

(00:29:05) – Zcash vs. Monero Ecosystem Differences

(00:36:14) – Exchange Delistings and Peer-to-Peer Resilience

(00:42:48) – Decentralization vs. Accessibility

(00:49:26) – Normies, Adoption, and Investment Risk

(00:54:23) – Privacy Comes from Value at Rest

(00:59:32) – Monero’s Stickiness and Tail Emission

(01:03:40) – Zcash’s Network Sustainability Mechanism

(01:07:22) – Community Relations and MoneroTopia Event

(01:12:13) – Private-by-Default and Protocol Evolution

(01:16:18) – Proof-of-Stake, Security Models, and Hybrid Systems

(01:20:01) – ASIC Resistance and Network Vulnerabilities

(01:24:36) – Permissionless Mining and Cypherpunk Ideals

(01:24:26) – Debate on ASIC Resistance vs. Proof-of-Stake

(01:25:24) – Permissionless Mining & Cypherpunk Ideals

(01:27:00)– Closing Thoughts

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