Is Ergo better than Monero for privacy?

Different privacy models for different needs. Monero provides always-on, protocol-level privacy with ring signatures. Ergo offers optional privacy via Sigma Protocols with selective disclosure - you can prove things about data without revealing the data. Ergo excels at programmable privacy (private smart contracts), while Monero excels at simple private transfers.

• Monero: Always-on privacy, ring signatures, stealth addresses
• Ergo: Optional privacy via Sigma Protocols, selective disclosure
• Ergo: Programmable privacy - private smart contracts possible
• Monero: Simpler UX for basic private payments
• Ergo: Can prove compliance without revealing details