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 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.

Crypto Markets Today: Zcash Surges to Lead Altcoin Market as Bitcoin Stalls Near $108K

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.

Bitcoin Bounce Stalls as XRP, Zcash Lead Gains; Arca Says Rally Not a Dead-Cat Bounce

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

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.

Zcash Soars 434% in 30 Days, Market Cap Tops $4B

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.

NEAR Intents Activity Spikes as Zcash's Zashi Wallet Taps It for Private Swaps

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?

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.

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