ZEC

Zcash (ZEC), launched in 2016 by Zooko Wilcox and the Electric Coin Company, is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency utilizing blockchain technology for secure, private transactions. Powered by zk-SNARKs, Zcash enables fully shielded transactions, concealing sender, receiver, and amount details, unlike Bitcoin’s transparent ledger. Users can choose transparent (t-addresses) or shielded (z-addresses) transactions for flexible privacy. Operating on a decentralized Proof of Work network, Zcash ensures censorship resistance and user control. With a fixed 21 million coin supply, it mirrors Bitcoin’s deflationary model, with mining rewards halving over time until 2140. Zcash’s fungibility, interoperability with exchanges and DeFi, and robust security make it ideal for private transactions, financial autonomy, and as a store of value. Supported by the Zcash Foundation, it drives innovation in digital privacy. Perfect for secure payments, wealth preservation, and financial freedom in restrictive regions, Zcash offers a private, compliant alternative in a privacy-conscious world.