Zcash

Zcash is a decentralized cryptocurrency focused on privacy and anonymity. It uses the zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proof technology that allows nodes on the network to verify transactions without revealing any sensitive information about those transactions. ZEC transactions by default do not reveal the sending and receiving addresses or the amount being sent. There is an option, however, to reveal this data for the purposes of auditing or regulatory compliance. Zcash was first released on October 28, 2016, and it was originally based on Bitcoin’s codebase.

Zcash, formerly "Zerocoin," was created in 2013 by a group of scientists from Johns Hopkins University. The team recruited additional scientists from leading academic institutions including MIT and Tel Aviv University to build the standalone Zcash protocol. Zcash was first mined in October 2016.


Zcash is a decentralized cryptocurrency focused on privacy and anonymity. It uses the zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proof technology that allows nodes on the network to verify transactions without revealing any sensitive information about those transactions.

ZEC transactions by default do not reveal the sending and receiving addresses or the amount being sent. There is an option, however, to reveal this data for the purposes of auditing or regulatory compliance.

Zcash has a fixed supply of 21 million ZEC and undergoes block halvings every four years.

Zcash distributes a portion of its block rewards to development funding. 20% of Zcash issuance is allocated to the Electric Coin Company, the Zcash Foundation, and independent third-party developers, while 80% is rewarded to miners. 

The privacy coin sector has officially reclaimed the spotlight, shedding its "dark web" reputation in favor of an "institutional-grade confidentiality" narrative.

Zcash Hits $600 as Grayscale Eyes Spot ETF

Dash

Privacy coins are outperforming most of the crypto market in 2026, with assets like zcash, ycash, monero, zano, and midnight each posting gains tied to rising demand from both institutional and retail players, record onchain usage, and a global pushback against financial surveillance.

Privacy Coins Reclaim Spotlight Amid Global Pushback Against Financial Surveillance

The privacy-focused cryptocurrency plans to launch a quantum-recoverable wallet within a month as it outlines its roadmap.

Zcash Targeting Post-Quantum Crypto Milestone by 2027

Bitcoin no longer holds up as the cypherpunk-grade money it was meant to be, Zcash's Zooko Wilcox told an engaged audience.

Zcash to roll out quantum-recoverable wallets within a month, go quantum-proof by 2027

Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) is up 30% in the last 24 hours as Multicoin Capital disclosed a significant position and the privacy coin's quantum resistance narrative gains traction. Multicoin Reverses 2019 Stance On Privacy Coins Multicoin Capital built a significant Zcash position, Co-Founder and Managing Partner Tushar Jain revealed at Consensus Miami.

Zcash Beats XRP, Ethereum To Surge 30% In 24 Hours: What's Going On?

The privacy coin extended its multi-month rally on Tuesday with $46.7 million in shorts liquidated, after Multicoin Capital disclosed a significant ZEC position.

Zcash bets turn into second-largest liquidations behind bitcoin as ZEC rockets 30%

MultiCoin Capital disclosed a significant ZEC position, citing wealth seizure risks as a catalyst for private assets.

Zcash Leads Privacy Coin Surge With 37% Gains on MultiCoin Investment

The purchase marks a shift from Multicoin's 2019 view, as ZEC has surged over 1,500% in the last year.

Multicoin goes big on zcash as privacy trade returns

Bitcoin

BTC climbed above $82,00 as a weaker dollar lifted crypto markets, while privacy coins and AI-linked tokens led an altcoin rally.

Bitcoin moves above $82,000 while ZEC and DASH post double-digit rallies

Zcash soared more than 40% on May 6, hitting a $600 peak and briefly propelling its market capitalization to $10 billion. Key Takeaways: ZEC surged 40% on May 6 to hit $600, briefly pushing its total market capitalization to $10 billion.

Zcash Surges Past $600 as Traders Drive 40% Spike, Flipping Monero by Market Cap

Zcash has surged past $400 for the first time since January, peaking at $424 on May 3. The rally marks a 100% rebound from its year-to-date low and puts it within striking distance of Monero. Key Takeaways: Zcash (ZEC) surged past $400 on May 3, marking its first climb to that level since early 2026.

Raoul Pal Backs Zcash as Bitcoin's ‘Younger Sibling' While ZEC Climbs 8%, Outpacing Altcoins

It will be worth watching whether the ZCSH ETF can sustain over $2 million in daily volume into the new month.

Zcash ETF volume doubles as ZEC's shielded supply hits record highs

The world's largest Bitcoin mining pool operator expands into the privacy-focused Zcash token with rapid network adoption.

Foundry Launches Zcash Mining Pool Alongside Industry-Leading Bitcoin Pool

The mining pool comes alongside the unveiling of Zcashinfo.com, a block explorer with real-time network and mining data.

Foundry unveils Zcash block explorer as mining pool reaches 30% of hashrate

Privacy-focused coin Zcash is soaring higher than Bitcoin. Myriad predictors think ZEC is likely to keep rising after a massive gain.

Zcash Could Rise to $420 After 62% Weekly Price Spike, Traders Predict

Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) surged 21% after Foundry, the world's largest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining pool, announced Wednesday it would add ZEC support, marking a significant institutional signal from a pool that has historically mined only Bitcoin. The Triple Catalyst Foundry's decision to add Zcash support represents a major shift for the world's largest Bitcoin mining pool.

Zcash Price Soars 21% After Leading Bitcoin Mining Pool Adds ZEC Support

Zcash surged 25% to nearly $335 following the announcement of a ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The rally pushed ZEC's weekly gains to 33%, significantly outperforming bitcoin and bringing its market capitalization to $5.4 billion, nearing its competitor monero.

ZEC Outperforms Bitcoin With 25% Surge Following Ceasefire

A critical vulnerability in Zcash node software could have allowed attackers to drain millions of dollars of ZEC from a deprecated shielded pool.

Zcash Vulnerability That Put Millions of Dollars of ZEC at Risk Has Been Fixed

Kieran Dennis, co-founder of Z and an initial contributor to Core, claims Z is the first attempt to bring native EVM capabilities to Zcash.

Core Foundation franchises Satoshi Plus bitcoin consensus model for new Zcash scaling layer

The crypto asset manager argued rising surveillance and AI could elevate demand for private digital money, positioning Zcash as a mispriced bet on confidentiality.

Zcash upside hinges on repricing financial privacy in an AI-driven world, Grayscale says

AI and privacy tokens have emerged as leaders after Bitcoin's $75K retest, with experts citing infrastructure demand over speculative memes.

AI, Privacy Coins Lead Altcoin Rally as Bitcoin Tops $75K

Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) has raised more than $25 million in seed funding from major crypto investors to accelerate development of privacy-focused financial tools. The funding will support continued work on Zcash protocol upgrades and the expansion of its self-custodial wallet platform, Zodl.

Zcash Development Lab Secures $25 Million to Expand Privacy Infrastructure

Digital asset infrastructure firm Foundry Digital plans to launch a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining pool in April 2026 aimed at institutional and publicly traded miners. The move signals growing interest in privacy-focused crypto and expands Foundry's mining infrastructure beyond bitcoin.

Foundry Expands Beyond Bitcoin With Zcash Mining Pool

Barry Silbert, CEO of cryptocurrency conglomerate Digital Currency Group, hailed the growth of financial privacy on Wednesday after mining giant Foundry announced plans to launch a Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) mining pool. A Mining Pool For ZEC?

Barry Silbert Sees 'Financial Privacy' Becoming More Important As Leading Bitcoin Mining Pool Operator Dives Into Zcash

Foundry Digital said it plans to offer a mining pool for Zcash next month, enabling people to earn the coin using shared resources.

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