Electric Coin Co. (ECC), the creator of Zcash, has outlined a roadmap for Q4 2025 that focuses on enhancing privacy features and user experience. Key initiatives include the introduction of ephemeral addresses for each swap using the NEAR Intents protocol, which aims to minimize address reuse and improve transaction privacy. ECC also plans to generate new transparent addresses when funds are received, support multisig wallets in Keystone hardware, and allow users to resync their devices. The firm emphasizes its commitment to reducing technical debt and adapting to market conditions. Zcash's price has surged significantly, trading around $420, up from $50 in mid-September. The increase in price coincides with a rise in the supply of shielded tokens, which recently exceeded 4.1 million in the Orchard privacy protocol. This growth reflects heightened user interest in private transactions, particularly those utilizing zero-knowledge proofs. ECC's recent developments, including the decentralized on- and off-ramps for shielded ZEC, suggest a strategic shift toward improving transaction privacy and usability. These efforts come at a time when Zcash's market capitalization has surpassed that of Monero, indicating a competitive edge in the privacy token space.