Zcash is a currency, right? Bitcoin, to which it is most similar, is the currency it tries to differentiate itself from, but it is not its main competitor, and

Zcash is a currency, right? Bitcoin, to which it is most similar, is the currency it tries to differentiate itself from, but it is not its main competitor, and it looks like it shares most of its flaws compared to its main competition, the dollar. In terms of availability, the US government has facilities in place to produce more cash without breaking the economy, while there is a limit to how many Zcash coins can be produced. In fact, since people cannot transfer Zcash after their death, there is absolute certainty that Zcash has an expiration date. In terms of volatility, Zcash shares Bitcoin's (and most traded commodities') flaw in that the value of assets held can fluctuate tremendously, making Zcash one of the riskiest currencies on the market. Even buying pounds is a safer investment. The dollar has, yet again, facilities in place to avoid huge swings in its value. In terms of ease of use, Zcash requires complex maintenance, careful security practices, and computing power. The dollar has a whole banking industry in place, from paper money to debit cards to Apple and Android Pay. All of that makes storing and transacting painless, and not that expensive, all things considered. In terms of energy consumption, well, yet again Bitcoin's flaws shine through. Most people want to exchange money for goods and services lawfully, which means adhering to taxes and audits and ensuring that no money laundering takes place, so Zcash's anonymity is not a huge selling point. Bitcoin had the benefit of being the first practical currency of its kind, which was enough to surpass its flaws. Do you believe Zcash will survive ten years?