About Zcash
Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that lets the network confirm transactions without exposing the sender, receiver, or amount. It does this with zero-knowledge proofs called zk-SNARKs, and users can choose between transparent transfers and shielded, private ones. The project launched in October 2016 and is credited to cryptographer Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn and the Electric Coin Company, drawing on research from academics at several universities. Zcash uses proof of work and originally ran the Equihash mining algorithm. Like Bitcoin, it has a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, issued to miners over time.
Zcash to freeze $16M in its oldest privacy pool with NU7 upgrade
The NU7 upgrade may lead to a liquidity squeeze and impact investor sentiment if significant ZEC remains frozen in the Sprout pool.
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says median top-20 crypto asset is down 15% this year
The disparity between median and mean returns highlights market volatility, emphasizing the need for careful asset selection and risk assessment.
Binance says $6.34 billion hack recovery came entirely from its own balance sheet
Binance's self-funded hack recovery reinforces its commitment to user protection, setting a precedent for industry accountability and resilience.
Binance completes proof of reserves checks across 10 major tokens following $6.3B hack
Binance's zero-knowledge proof enhances transparency and trust, yet highlights ongoing challenges in securing and verifying crypto reserves.
Binance stabilizes after $6.3 billion theft, covers 95% of stolen tokens
The incident underscores the vulnerability of centralized exchanges, highlighting the need for robust security measures and regulatory oversight.
Hyperliquid surpasses Zcash in market cap at $22B
Hyperliquid's rise in market cap signals shifting investor confidence and potential growth, impacting the competitive landscape of cryptocurrencies.
A sourced map of Zcash's relationships is on the way.
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The Crypto Briefing podcast is on the way.
Conversations on Zcash and the wider market, hosted by our team, will appear here once episodes are live.