Is forking a coin like monero or bytecoin the only way to create a privacy coin? or is there some other blockchain? like erc-20 but for privacy coins
You can create your own blockchain which can set to be completely anonymous and non traceable like Monero or Grin, for that all you need is enough knowledge about blockchain development and nodes but I want to express my opinion as well even the most reputed privacy coin isn't showing any sign of growth when other cryptos are going good so you can't expect a success in the short time like for next 3 years atleast.