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. 

Zcash has surged more than 700% since late September, overtaking Monero to become the top privacy coin by market capitalization.

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The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has seemingly defied gravity during the most tumultuous period for crypto this year. What's Driving Zcash's 40% Rally in the Middle of a Crypto Sell-Off? Bitcoin fell below $100K on Tuesday for the first time since May 2025. Liquidations across the broader crypto market topped $2 billion.

Why Is Zcash up 40% While Other Cryptocurrencies Are Tanking?

Zcash has experienced a remarkable 700% rally, reflecting potential cultural shifts in the cryptocurrency landscape, especially as bitcoin sees increased institutionalization. Debate: Genuine Surge vs. Artificial Influence Zcash (ZEC)'s “sudden” 700% rally may reflect broader cultural shifts in the crypto space amid Bitcoin's growing institutionalization, according to the latest report from Galaxy Research.

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Bitcoin's creator was aware of its privacy limitations.

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Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) has outperformed major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, rallying over 150% in the past month.

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On Nov. 4, the privacy coin sector experienced a notable rally, with total market capitalization increasing by 5.5%, contrasting sharply with the broader crypto market's downturn. DASH Leads the Charge With Triple-Digit Gains The privacy coin sector continued its market-defying rally on Nov. 4, with total market capitalization jumping 5.

Privacy Coins Surge 5.5%; ZEC Tops $470 Amid Exit Liquidity Warnings

ZEC$394.49, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, overtook XMR$351.30, the sector's longtime dominant token, in market capitalization in what may represent a changing of the guard.

Zcash Overtaking Monero Market Cap Points to Privacy-Coin Power Shift

New figures reveal that mining the privacy coin zcash (ZEC) has become a serious money-maker after the digital asset's price rocketed more than 200% this month. The rally lit a fire under miners, blasting the network's hashrate straight into uncharted territory.

Zcash Hashrate Hits Record High as Miners Cash In on Rally

Dash

On Nov. 1, privacy coins experienced a major rally, boosting their collective market capitalization by 15% to over $24.3 billion. Top Performers and Financial Milestones A rally across most privacy coins on Nov. 1 delivered a 15% surge to their total market capitalization, pushing the valuation just above $24.3 billion.

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The roadmap calls for more temporary address creations to preserve privacy, as well as quality-of-life fixes for Keystone hardware wallet users.

Zcash creator ECC unveils Q4 2025 roadmap as privacy token's price and shielded supply surge

The price of Zcash soared on Oct. 31, reaching $388—its highest level in over seven years. October Gains Fueled by Hype and Fundamentals On Oct. 31, the price of privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC) surged over 10% to reach $388—its highest level in more than seven years.

Zcash Surges to $388, Hits 7-Year High and Tops Monero in Privacy Coin Rankings

Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) surged more than 8% to around $373 on Friday, hitting an eight-year high and surpassing Monero (CRYPTO: XMR) as the most valuable privacy-focused cryptocurrency. Zcash Becomes Top Privacy Coin The token's rally pushed its market capitalization to $6.2 billion, overtaking Monero and cementing its lead in the privacy coin sector.

Zcash Just Did What XRP And SOL Couldn't — What's Behind The Brutal 828% Rally?

Dogecoin

Uniswap is adding DOGE, XRP, and ZEC support through the Universal protocol, which mints and burns tokens to create bridgeable “uAssets.”

Unichain L2 adds support for non-EVM assets DOGE, XRP and Zcash

The rising shielded supply suggests growing trust in Zcash's privacy features and improved infrastructure support.

Zcash shielded supply hits 4.5 million ZEC as privacy narrative reignites and token surges 7x

Zcash has returned to prominence as traders position ahead of its halving and a renewed appetite for privacy-focused assets.

Zcash Surpasses 2021 Peak as Traders Bet on Privacy Revival

Solana

Privacy-focused cryptocurrency ZEC$354.99 has recently surged in price, prompting multiple blockchains to integrate the token into their ecosystems.

Restoring Privacy to ZEC on Solana via Encifher

Bitcoin

NEAR Protocol

The crypto market fluctuated between key levels of support and resistance on Wednesday, with bitcoin BTC$108,033.92 trading at $107,800 and ether ETH$3,859.15 at $3,830, demonstrating indecision from traders and holders.

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Crypto market sentiment remains unsettled following bitcoin's quick reversal of the early Tuesday spike to $114,000, and most altcoins mimicked the pop and drop. The CoinDesk 20 Index is little changed over 24 hours even as gold's rally stalled, raising hopes of rotation into digital assets.

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Solana scores institutional and revenue wins as price dips.

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Bitcoin BTC$111,296.88 traded just above $111,000 late Monday, up nearly 2% over the past 24 hours but off earlier highs. Ether ETH$4,061.94 slipped slightly below $4,000, down 0.2% on the day.

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Bittensor and Zcash are leading gains as traders rotate into high-beta assets, as analysts remain cautiously optimistic.

Bittensor, Zcash Lead Altcoin Rebound as BNB Rally Cools

Avalanche

Hyperliquid

Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX), Hyperliquid, and Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) are drawing investor attention after outperforming larger networks like XRP (CRYPTO: XRP), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) in both technical and on-chain activity. Avalanche Crosses 7 Billion Transactions as Price Consolidates AVAX Price Analysis (Source: TradingView) Avalanche has surpassed 7 billion total transactions, cementing its position among the most actively used blockchains.

Step Aside XRP, ADA, Solana—AVAX, ZEC And This 'Ethereum Killer' Are The New Outperformers

Cardano

Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC) is up 223% in October, rising from $74 to $240 after breaking a three-year downtrend and reigniting investor interest in its "encrypted Bitcoin" narrative. ‘Encrypted Bitcoin' Narrative Puts ZEC Back In Spotlight The term "encrypted Bitcoin" has gained traction on social media, with traders comparing Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) six-figure valuation to ZEC's current price under $250.

Zcash Just Did What XRP And ADA Couldn't — What's Behind The Brutal 223% Rally?

Privacy coins have posted triple-digit weekly gains as investors seek protection from surveillance and capital freezes.

Zcash Leads Privacy Coin Surge Amid Surveillance Fears

On Oct. 10, Zcash (ZEC) soared over 50% in 24 hours, briefly reaching $267 and marking a 90% weekly gain. The surge pushed its market capitalization above $4 billion for the first time since November 2021. ZEC Price Explodes, Hits Post-November 2021 High The privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) surged on Oct.

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