Z Protocol is a new EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that leverages aspects of Core’s Bitcoin application layer to bolster Zcash.Kieran Dennis, co-founder of Z and an initial contributor to Core, claims Z is the first attempt to bring native EVM capabilities to Zcash.Under a licensing agreement, a portion of Z transaction fees will flow back to Core, and CORE token holders will have preferential access to some of the Z tokens, including through airdrops.