Bitcoin Gets Privacy Boost Without Core Rule Changes

A new proposal called Shielded Bitcoin aims to add privacy features to the cryptocurrency without altering its core rules.

The proposed feature, which is still in research stages, would hide the sender, receiver, and transaction amount of Bitcoin transactions, similar to Zcash's current implementation.

This development could bring a level of anonymity to Bitcoin users, but it's essential to note that this is not a live feature yet and requires further research.