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 traded above $230 in a privacy-coin rally as traders pivoted to a censorship-resistant trend, while some warn the move could signal a local BTC top.

Zcash reclaims $200 level after three years amid renewed interest in privacy coins

Dash

A back-to-roots trade is emerging as market participants take notice of the privacy corners of the crypto ecosystem, bringing attention back to what dominated much of the 2017-18 bull market cycle.

Privacy Tokens Zcash, Dash, Railgun Rip Higher as Market Rotates Back to 2018 Narratives

Activity on NEAR's intent-based system has picked up sharply in recent weeks, with transaction volumes nearly doubling month-on-month and user counts climbing past 120,000, according to Dune data.

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Zcash has surged more than 140% in two weeks to a three-year high, lifted by new institutional access and high-profile endorsements.

Zcash Extends October Rally: What's Driving the Surge?

The coin is still down 95% from its 2016 all-time high.

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About Privacy Coin Zcash Again?

Bitcoin

Zcash, with a gain of more than 130% since Sept. 25, fueled a rally among privacy coins on Oct. 2. ZEC Leads the Rally On the day bitcoin ( BTC) reached $120,000 for the first time since Aug. 14, privacy coins stole the limelight with many seeing double-digit gains.

ZEC, XMR, DASH Lead Privacy Coin Rally as Bitcoin Reaches $120K

On Thursday, crypto's total market value climbed to $4.12 trillion, advancing 2.15% against the U.S. dollar as bitcoin ( BTC) added 1.8% and ethereum ( ETH) leapt 2.8%. Several altcoins ditched the supporting-act role on Thursday, strutting in with double-digit gains that outshone bitcoin and ethereum's headliner moves. Altcoins Steal Thursday's Spotlight On Oct.

Zcash Leads the Charge: Double-Digit Gainers Ignite $4.12T Crypto Rally

Zcash surged over 60% in 24 hours, hitting a 2025 high of $124 amid rising trading volume, Thorswap integration and renewed investor interest through the Grayscale Zcash Trust. ZEC Trading Volume Surges On Oct.

Privacy Coin ZEC Soars After Thorswap Support and Grayscale Trust Announcement

Privacy coin Zcash rebounded on Wednesday, soaring to levels not seen since 2022.

'Insurance Against Bitcoin': Privacy Coin Zcash Surges 63%, Hitting 3-Year High

The crypto market experienced a boost on Wednesday with majors bitcoin BTC and ether ETH rising 2.9% and 3.1% respectively.

Crypto Markets Today: Market Rallies, Altcoins Lead Gains; Zcash Hits 16-Month High

Zcash (ZEC) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that was launched in 2016.

Zcash (ZEC): A Higher Level Of Privacy And Confidentiality

While leading digital assets such as bitcoin, ethereum, BNB, and solana have momentarily paused their momentum toward the end of the weekend, privacy-centric cryptocurrencies have quietly regained traction, showing renewed investor interest. As of Sunday, May 25, the privacy coin sector advanced over 3%, bringing its combined valuation to $10 billion.

Monero and Zcash Light up the Charts as Privacy Coins Quietly Hit $10B

This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.

Privacy-Focused Zcash Tops Key Resistance Above $40 to Flash Bull Signal

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been criticized this week for including privacy token Zcash (ZEC) among those cryptos up for a vote to be delisted from the exchange.

Binance's Potential Zcash Delisting Met With Dismay From Industry Heavyweights

Crypto firm Gate.io has revealed plans to discontinue perpetual contracts for five well-known privacy coins. Gate.io to Delist Privacy Coin Perpetuals Starting Dec. 25, 2024, trading for monero (XMR), dash (DASH), zcash (ZEC), horizen (ZEN), and verge (XVG) will switch to “reduce-only” mode, allowing traders to close existing positions but not open new ones.

5 Privacy Coins Face Delisting on Gate.io Exchange

Privacy coins are enjoying a boost this Wednesday, with the sector gaining 7.8% in just 24 hours. Monero (XMR) led the charge, climbing 12.3%, while zcash (ZEC) wasn't far behind, advancing 15.4% against the U.S. dollar. Several others joined the rally, posting double-digit gains and keeping the momentum alive. Privacy Crypto Frenzy On Dec.

Privacy Coins Take Center Stage: $7.38B Market on the Rise as XVG, XMR, ZEC Surge

Monero's upward momentum comes as the wider privacy coin sector has heated up following a key court ruling on coin mixer Tornado Cash.

Monero Surges to Two-Year High of $211 as Privacy Coins Heat Up

Privacy-focused cryptos saw double-digit gains as a U.S. court ruling declares immutable smart contracts exempt from Treasury sanctions.

TORN Jumps 380%, Privacy Coins Railgun, Zcash Surge After Tornado Cash Ruling

Worldcoin 

In the midst of a more optimistic crypto market, both bitcoin and ethereum have enjoyed steady growth, climbing by 3.13% and 3.61%, respectively, over the past week. Additionally, several other digital currencies experienced even more significant increases, with spx6900 (SPX) stealing the spotlight by skyrocketing 107.2%, making it the standout performer of the week.

This Week's Crypto Gainers and Losers: Meme Tokens Outshine Bitcoin and Ethereum

Zcash (ZEC) defied a wider crypto market downtick and jumped by 12% on Thursday as Coinbase rolled out a new feature for the privacy coin. ZEC outpaced the overall crypto market cap, which dropped by nearly 2% over the same time period, according to CoinGecko.

Privacy Coin Defies Crypto Downtick, Jumps in Price Amid New Coinbase Feature Launch

While bitcoin and ethereum dipped between 8.6% and 8% against the U.S. dollar, most crypto assets didn't have a winning week. However, helium (HNT) bucked the trend, soaring by 15.43% against the dollar over the past seven days. On the flip side, zcash (ZEC) took the hardest hit, plummeting 28.63% during the same period.

Crypto Market Wobbles: Helium Gains While Zcash Leads Week's Declines

Digital asset management giant Grayscale has submitted a proposal for a new privacy-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) that involves the altcoin Zcash (ZEC).

Zcash (ZEC) Jumps More Than 20% After Digital Asset Manager Grayscale Proposes New ‘Privacy ETF' to the SEC

According to a recent Form N-1A, Grayscale has approached the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a proposal for a unique exchange-traded fund (ETF) dedicated to the privacy and cybersecurity realm. The Grayscale Privacy ETF aims to be the first to encapsulate the burgeoning sector of privacy technology and cybersecurity.

Grayscale Debuts Privacy-Focused ETF Featuring Zcash Trust Allocation

The integration allows Zcash wallet developers to implement Nym's privacy features, supported by a $150,000 community grant from Zcash.

Nym receives $150,000 grant to integrate its mixnet with Zcash

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has recently announced that it will start monitoring ten new projects, including privacy blockchains like Monero, Firo, Mobilecoin, and Zcash. Binance reported that these projects might be delisted in the future, failing to meet the criteria required by the exchange to keep being traded on its platform.

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