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.
Fortitude surpasses 5 GSol/s of Zcash hashrate as expansion plans grow
Fortitude's rapid Zcash hashrate growth could centralize mining power, impacting network decentralization and competitive dynamics.
Analyst traces $100M laundering trail through gas payments, leaving Zcash privacy intact
The investigation highlights the critical role of metadata in tracing illicit crypto activities, emphasizing operational security over cryptographic flaws.
Grayscale warns investors may overlook Ethereum and Solana in crypto cycle
Overlooking established platforms like Ethereum and Solana could mean missing out on the foundational role they may play in future tokenization.
Privacy by default. Disclosure by choice: Ricchezza Coin prepares to launch Layer 1 privacy ecosystem
Panama City, Panama, 13th October 2026, Chainwire
Zcash team plans January upgrade for quantum resistant payments amid AI security concerns
Zcash's quantum-resistant upgrade could set a precedent for blockchain security, highlighting the urgency of adapting to emerging tech threats.
Winklevoss twins pitch a low-fee spot Zcash ETF at Token2049
The Winklevoss twins' low-fee Zcash ETF proposal could intensify competition, potentially driving down costs in the cryptocurrency ETF market.
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