Recent events in the cryptocurrency space highlight the growing challenges with blockchain frameworks built on exclusive designations and privileged scheduling. Zcash and Starknet, two prominent projects that have seen significant declines recently, exemplify this issue. While both projects experienced drops in value, their underlying technical infrastructure highlights broader sector vulnerabilities. 0ne promising solution emerges from these struggles: Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP). This framework offers an alternative to traditional models, emphasizing transparency, fairness and public participation. Let’s explore how this technology compares to the two aforementioned projects.