Zero-knowledge proofs are poised to reshape the privacy conversation next year, and ZK token holders are positioned to benefit significantly.

The mechanics behind how ZK captures value are worth examining:

Interoperability and protocol fees flow into the protocol treasury. From there, the strategy shifts to systematic buybacks executed on the open market. Each buyback reduces circulating supply through permanent burns.

This creates a straightforward economic cycle: fees accumulate → treasury deploys capital → buyback pressure supports the token → supply shrinks indefinitely.

When you layer this against the anticipated acceleration in cross-chain solutions and privacy-focused applications, the setup becomes increasingly compelling.