Zcash Alternatives: Similar L1 Protocols Compared

Zcash carries a risk grade of B- (29/100) and ranks #16 of 56 rated L1 protocols. Below are 55 L1 protocols ranked by safety — from safest to riskiest. 15 of these protocols score lower (safer) than Zcash, and 40 score higher (riskier).

The single safest alternative is Algorand (A-, 15/100 — 14 points safer than Zcash). See the Zcash vs Algorand comparison to weigh the tradeoffs.