The privacy coin sector is witnessing a significant rally as 2025 concludes, with established cryptocurrencies like Zcash (ZEC) and Dash (DASH) leading charge. Zcash, in particular, has seen monthly gains exceeding 200% in some periods, trading around $505 with a market cap of approximately $8.3 billion, while Dash hit a three-year high with a 65% surge. However, the focus is shifting to GhostWareOS ($GHOST), which is poised to launch its anonymous payments layer, GhostPay, on November 26, 2025.
Built on Solana, GhostPay is designed as the network's first dedicated privacy rail for payments, enabling users to move funds without leaving a trace on the public ledger. It utilizes modern encryption and zero-knowledge proof techniques, and integrates with HoudiniSwap for cross-chain private swaps. A key feature is its fee-sharing model, where all revenue generated by GhostPay is distributed to $GHOST holders, directly linking product usage to token value.
This launch positions GHOST as a modular privacy solution on high-speed networks, contrasting with standalone coins like Zcash and Dash. While Zcash explores a potential shift to Proof of Stake, and Dash emphasizes fast payments with optional privacy, GHOST's microcap status and imminent product release are drawing trader attention for higher upside potential in the evolving privacy niche.