docs: add comprehensive Address Types reference - #1906
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New ~1700-word article covering: - t-addresses (transparent): prefixes, encoding, UTXO model - z-addresses (Sapling): Bech32, trusted setup, privacy guarantees - Orchard protocol: Halo 2, no trusted setup, UA integration - Unified Addresses (ZIP 316): multi-receiver, Bech32m, receiver preference - Comparison table across all dimensions - Practical guidance on which format to use
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Summary
Adds a new ~1700-word technical reference on Zcash address types to
site/Zcash_Tech/.Content:
Why:
The existing
guides/Visualizing_Zcash_Addresses.md(78 lines) focuses on visual screenshots. This article provides the technical depth — encoding schemes, protocol differences, and privacy guarantees — that developers and power users need.Complements rather than duplicates the existing guide.