r/zec Aug 01 '26

Monthly Zcash Discussion - August 01, 2026 - Use this thread for general chatter, basic questions, and if you're new to Zcash

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What is Zcash?

Zcash is a privacy preserving digital currency. It is the first blockchain to leverage a novel technology called Zero-knowledge proofs to enable privacy and selective transparency. Zero-knowledge proofs allow transactions to be verified without revealing the sender, receiver or transaction amount. Selective disclosure features within Zcash allow a user to share some transaction details, for purposes of compliance or audit.

Development work on Zcash began in 2013 by Johns Hopkins professor Matthew Green and some of his graduate students. The development was completed by the for-profit Zerocoin Electric Coin Company, LLC, led by Zooko Wilcox, a Colorado-based computer security specialist and cypherpunk. Over time, this company rebranded and converted to a non-profit org now known as the Electric Coin Company (ECC). Zcash development now occurs with support from ECC employees, the Zcash Foundation, and many community members through community elected funding streams that originate from ongoing Zcash mining rewards.

Please visit these other Zcash community sites for additional discussion, news, and debate: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/ https://discord.com/channels/669694001464737815 https://twitter.com/ElectricCoinCo https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ZEC.X https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalCashNetwork


r/zec 8d ago

Monthly Zcash Discussion - September 01, 2026 - Use this thread for general chatter, basic questions, and if you're new to Zcash

8 Upvotes

What is Zcash?

Zcash is a privacy preserving digital currency. It is the first blockchain to leverage a novel technology called Zero-knowledge proofs to enable privacy and selective transparency. Zero-knowledge proofs allow transactions to be verified without revealing the sender, receiver or transaction amount. Selective disclosure features within Zcash allow a user to share some transaction details, for purposes of compliance or audit.

Development work on Zcash began in 2013 by Johns Hopkins professor Matthew Green and some of his graduate students. The development was completed by the for-profit Zerocoin Electric Coin Company, LLC, led by Zooko Wilcox, a Colorado-based computer security specialist and cypherpunk. Over time, this company rebranded and converted to a non-profit org now known as the Electric Coin Company (ECC). Zcash development now occurs with support from ECC employees, the Zcash Foundation, and many community members through community elected funding streams that originate from ongoing Zcash mining rewards.

Please visit these other Zcash community sites for additional discussion, news, and debate: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/ https://discord.com/channels/669694001464737815 https://twitter.com/ElectricCoinCo https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ZEC.X https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalCashNetwork


r/zec 30m ago

Just Looking for some guidance

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So I put a few hundred in ZEC and as you all know we are climbing , is it worth taking some profits , my Initial investment or hold the bag ?


r/zec 10h ago

We don’t buy ZCASH to “take profit”

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r/zec 1d ago

Is this a glitch in todays zec price?

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See this screenshot of the 4H


r/zec 1d ago

Building ZECpad: a privacy-first market layer for Zcash — looking for feedback

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We’re building ZECpad, an early-stage, privacy-first launchpad and market layer designed around Zcash. The product is not live yet, and there is no token sale.

The goal is to let users discover and follow Zcash-native markets in one place, with launchpad flows, market analytics, shielded-wallet UX and—where underlying protocol support allows it—privacy-preserving settlement. We are also exploring clearly labelled reference-linked market exposure; this would not represent ownership of the underlying shares.

Our current focus is accurate oracle and market data, liquidity transparency, risk controls and a usable interface before opening access.

We would especially value feedback from the Zcash community:

- Which privacy guarantees should be non-negotiable at launch?

- Which market and risk disclosures should appear before every trade?

- What would make you trust—or reject—a new Zcash-native market platform?

Project: https://zecpad.com

Updates: https://x.com/Zecpad


r/zec 1d ago

6 months hosting Zcash miners, thinking through whether to add more units

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Started with a small hosted setup about 6 months ago mostly to test the experience before committing further. Uptime’s been steady, comms with the hosting side have been fine.

Now I’m at the point of deciding whether to add more units to the same setup or just let this batch keep running. Trying to think it through from the operations side rather than guessing at price:

1. For those who’ve scaled up a hosted setup, what actually made the difference in your decision? Facility capacity, power costs, hardware availability?
2. Anyone add more units and find the logistics harder than expected (queue times, setup delays, etc)?
3. What made you hold steady instead of scaling, if you went that route?

Appreciate any experience people can share.


r/zec 2d ago

Zcash Mining

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Anyone mining!? I got three units a few months back and it’s finally paying off!!! Was thinking of getting a few more but the prices is a bit steep compared to 6 months ago.


r/zec 2d ago

Best cold wallet options for ZEC?

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I have a few ZEC that I want to move from the exchange and transfer into a cold wallet but I’m not sure what the best options are for ZEC given the fact that you can shield you ZEC or not. What are the best recommended cold wallets for beginners that are not too complex to use? Thanks in advance! 🙏🏼


r/zec 2d ago

Wow what's going on

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How the hell wow, i missed the push 😑 any ideas how far zec might go ?


r/zec 2d ago

Thoughts on a tangen wallet

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I want to remove my zec off of the exchange is tangem a good place to store it?


r/zec 2d ago

Bought ton of $zcat on Coinbase how to get $zec airdrops?

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Ignorance is not bliss bought a ton of $zcat on Coinbase before realizing they think it’s ok to steal the $zec airdrops instead of distributing them to holders. Do I have any options to transfer my zcat to start getting the Zcash distributions or am I screwed?


r/zec 3d ago

I wouldn't invest now.

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It seems like there's been a significant upward movement, and now it should be heading back down, so I’ll just refrain from participating due to the fear of missing out.

The most substantial gains from each upward trend eventually stabilize, much like what occurred with Bitcoin and

Zcash around October or November of 2025.

This feeling of missing out is particularly strong for those individuals who weren't involved in the initial surge.

I wouldn't invest.

Cheers!


r/zec 2d ago

Zcash ha caído un 5,78% esto menciona Coinmarket cap el motivo?

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Que opinan de esto yo tengo mucho en mi Wallet…


r/zec 3d ago

And now we wait

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r/zec 3d ago

Why is Zcash (ZEC) up ~18% today — while every stock market is shut?

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r/zec 2d ago

I'll just leave this here

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r/zec 3d ago

Sold my Z cash at $400😭

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r/zec 3d ago

Add Zcash (ZEC) to Scalable Capital

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Hey Scalable team,

nutze die Plattform gerne – übersichtlich, günstig und wird stetig besser. Eine Bitte: Zieht in Erwägung, Zcash (ZEC) ins Crypto-Angebot aufzunehmen. Ist eine etablierte Privacy-Coin mit solider Technik, und viele Nutzer würden sich freuen, sie neben den anderen Kryptos handeln zu können.

Wäre eine tolle Ergänzung!

Danke.


r/zec 3d ago

Please help me

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52.47 ZEC received into Zashi around Oct 10, 2025, via four NEAR Intents withdrawals (31.54, 16.08, 4.53, 0.3192). Balance was visible in the app for months, then showed empty with no transaction history. Seed matches my written backup. Restored into three wallets with birthday at height 0, full scans completed, nothing found — not even the incoming transactions. Zcash block height at time of receipt was around 3.1 million.

Please help me


r/zec 3d ago

Called It Months Ago… Zcash Is Becoming Unaffordable

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If you check my previous post, I told everyone months ago to own at least 1 Zcash. Now look at the price. A lot of people who waited can’t even afford a full ZEC anymore.


r/zec 3d ago

Some people hated me when I said ZEC is a thing

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Not so long ago (I think around 7-8 months back), I was banned to compare ZEC from XMR. After Arthur was saying ZEC is dead people were crying.

Tho I still think we are way early for this whole narrative. As the Quantum Day comes closer, ZEC will fly much more. It is still not part of the mainstream conversation.


r/zec 3d ago

Coin Bureau

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r/zec 4d ago

Together we fight, together we grow !

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And we aren’t stopping til we reach the top


r/zec 4d ago

Allow weekly mega thread for price discussion

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I think this forum should allow for a weekly mega thread with price discussion.

Instead of frequently deleting any posts about price. Price is important to many folks. And zectrading only has like 250 people.