docs: add Shielded Transactions technical explainer - #1907
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New ~1750-word article covering: - How shielded transactions work (zk-SNARKs, commitments, nullifiers) - Sapling vs Orchard protocol differences - Transaction lifecycle (construction, proof generation, verification) - Privacy guarantees and what is/isn't hidden - Shielded pool mechanics and value balance - Practical implications for users
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Summary
Adds a new ~1750-word technical explainer on how Zcash shielded transactions work.
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Why:
The existing
Using_Zcash/Transactions.mdis a brief overview with a YouTube embed. TheUsing_Zcash/Shielded_Pools.mdcovers value pools. Neither explains the cryptographic mechanics of how a shielded transaction actually works. This article fills that gap for technically curious users.Complements existing content without duplication.