{"id":36446,"date":"2026-09-08T09:48:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T09:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/?p=36446"},"modified":"2026-09-09T13:26:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:26:53","slug":"what-is-zcash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash","title":{"rendered":"What is Zcash? History, Importance, Goal, and Features!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#Who_Created_Zcash\" >Who Created Zcash?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#Why_was_Zcash_Created\" >Why was Zcash Created?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#How_Does_Zcash_Work\" >How Does Zcash Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#Features\" >Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#Recent_Advances\" >Recent Advances<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#Why_does_Zcash_matter\" >Why does Zcash matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#Zcash_vs_Bitcoin\" >Zcash vs. Bitcoin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#FAQs_on_Zcash\" >FAQs on Zcash<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#What_is_Zcash_ZEC\" >What is Zcash (ZEC)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#How_does_Zcash_provide_transaction_privacy\" >How does Zcash provide transaction privacy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#What_makes_Zcash_different_from_Bitcoin\" >What makes Zcash different from Bitcoin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#What_is_ZEC_used_for\" >What is ZEC used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-zcash\/#Is_Zcash_still_being_developed\" >Is Zcash still being developed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zcash is a privacy-focused digital asset that enables users to transact on a public blockchain without necessarily exposing sensitive financial information. Launched in 2016, the project was developed by a group of cryptographers and scientists who sought to address the limitations of transaction privacy in existing crypto assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The technology behind Zcash evolved from earlier research projects, beginning with Zerocoin and later developing into Zerocash. These efforts eventually culminated in the launch of the Zcash network, which introduced privacy-preserving features designed to give users greater control over how much transaction information they reveal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than making every transaction completely transparent by default, Zcash allows users to choose the level of privacy they want. This approach gives both individuals and institutions greater control over the confidentiality of their financial activity while retaining the benefits of blockchain-based payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/digital-gold-vs-tokenized-gold-vs-physical-gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Gold vs. Tokenized Gold vs. Physical Gold: Explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Created_Zcash\"><\/span><strong>Who Created Zcash?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The origins of Zcash can be traced to efforts to bring stronger financial privacy to <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/buy-bitcoin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bitcoin<\/strong><\/a>. In 2013, researchers from Johns Hopkins University and MIT introduced Zerocoin, a protocol designed to improve transaction anonymity on Bitcoin. The research subsequently progressed into Zerocash, which employed advanced cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs to conceal sensitive transaction information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project moved from academic research toward implementation in 2015, when the Zerocoin Electric Coin Company was formed to develop the technology. Zooko Wilcox-O\u2019Hearn became a central figure in the project, working alongside cryptographers and researchers such as Matthew Green and Ian Miers. Building on Bitcoin\u2019s open-source code, the team developed Zcash with support for shielded transactions that could protect transaction details. Following years of research, development and security testing, the Zcash blockchain went live on October 28, 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Zcash_Created\"><\/span><strong>Why was Zcash Created?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zcash emerged from the need for greater financial privacy in a blockchain environment where transaction data is typically visible to the public. The project aimed to combine the transparency and verifiability of blockchain technology with stronger safeguards for users\u2019 financial information. Its development centred on three core goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bring privacy to everyday blockchain payments:<\/strong> Enable users to send and receive funds without automatically exposing transaction amounts, addresses or other sensitive details on a public ledger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify transactions without revealing private data:<\/strong> Apply zero-knowledge cryptography to establish that transactions meet the network\u2019s rules while keeping selected information concealed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give users control over disclosure:<\/strong> Allow transaction details to be shared selectively when necessary, including for auditing, payment verification or compliance requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these capabilities established Zcash as an early and prominent example of zero-knowledge cryptography being applied to digital payments. The protocol has continued to evolve through technologies such as Halo and the Orchard protocol, which further strengthened its approach to private and verifiable transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/top-5-ai-crypto-coins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 5 AI Crypto Coins of 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Zcash_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does Zcash Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the core of Zcash is zero-knowledge technology, which allows the network to validate transactions without requiring all transaction details to be made public. The protocol initially used zk-SNARKs for shielded transactions, enabling users to conceal information such as the sender, recipient and transaction amount while still allowing the blockchain to verify that the transaction is legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zcash\u2019s privacy architecture has continued to develop over time. The introduction of the Orchard shielded protocol in Network Upgrade 5 brought Halo 2, a proving system that eliminated the requirement for a trusted setup and provided a more advanced foundation for Zcash\u2019s privacy features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can interact with Zcash through both transparent and shielded transactions. Transparent transactions function similarly to those on public blockchains, with addresses, transaction details and balances visible on-chain. Shielded transactions, on the other hand, protect sensitive financial information while retaining cryptographic verifiability. Zcash also introduced Unified Addresses, which can incorporate multiple address types and support shielded transactions by default in compatible wallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features\"><\/span><strong>Features<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Privacy by Choice:<\/strong> Zcash lets users decide how much transaction information they want to make public. Transparent transactions are recorded openly on the blockchain, whereas shielded transactions encrypt details such as the sender, recipient and amount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selective Disclosure:<\/strong> Zcash allows users to share access to shielded transaction information when necessary. Viewing keys can be provided to authorised parties for purposes such as audits, verification or compliance, while payment-disclosure features can be used to demonstrate details of specific transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof-of-Work &amp; Limited Supply:<\/strong> The Zcash network is secured through the Equihash <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/why-proof-of-work-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>proof-of-work<\/strong><\/a> mechanism. Like Bitcoin, Zcash has a maximum supply of 21 million ZEC, with periodic block-reward halvings reducing the number of new coins entering circulation over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-a-stablecoin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is a Stablecoin: A Complete Guide!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Advances\"><\/span><strong>Recent Advances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Halo 2 &amp; Orchard:<\/strong> Network Upgrade 5 introduced the Orchard shielded protocol with Halo 2, enabling zero-knowledge proofs without a trusted setup and strengthening Zcash\u2019s privacy infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shielded-First Wallets:<\/strong> Zcash\u2019s ecosystem is increasingly making privacy the default. Zodl (formerly Zashi) is a self-custody wallet built around shielded Zcash transactions, while Unified Addresses simplify access to shielded funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ironwood &amp; NU6.3:<\/strong> Activated in July 2026, Network Upgrade 6.3 introduced the Ironwood shielded pool following a vulnerability in Orchard. The new pool strengthens supply integrity, with Orchard funds moving through a controlled migration process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Security &amp; Verification:<\/strong> Ironwood also advances formal verification of cryptographic circuits, helping provide stronger mathematical assurance around the security of Zcash\u2019s shielded infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network Security Improvements:<\/strong> Zcash\u2019s 2026 updates have strengthened transaction validation, chain-value accounting and protection against malformed inputs, consensus issues and denial-of-service attacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ongoing Development:<\/strong> Work continues on proposals involving cross-chain atomic transactions, light-client privacy and payment disclosures, expanding Zcash\u2019s capabilities beyond its original privacy-focused design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/top-10-cryptos-to-invest-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 Cryptos to Invest in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Zcash_matter\"><\/span><strong>Why does Zcash matter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Financial Privacy:<\/strong> Zcash enables users to protect sensitive financial details through shielded transactions, while zero-knowledge technology allows those transactions to be validated without exposing the underlying information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong> Zcash offers users a choice between transparent and shielded transactions, allowing them to prioritise privacy when needed or maintain public visibility when transparency is preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selective Disclosure:<\/strong> Privacy on Zcash remains under the user\u2019s control. Viewing keys can be shared with authorised parties to reveal relevant transaction information, while payment-disclosure tools can help demonstrate that a specific payment was made. These features can be useful for audits, verification and applicable compliance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zcash_vs_Bitcoin\"><\/span><strong>Zcash vs. Bitcoin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Feature<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Zcash (ZEC)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bitcoin (BTC)<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Launch Year<\/strong><\/td><td>2016&nbsp;<\/td><td>2009&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Primary Focus<\/strong><\/td><td>Privacy-focused digital payments&nbsp;<\/td><td>Decentralised digital money and store of value&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transaction Privacy<\/strong><\/td><td>Supports both transparent and shielded transactions&nbsp;<\/td><td>Transactions are publicly visible on the blockchain&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Privacy Technology<\/strong><\/td><td>Zero-knowledge proofs, including zk-SNARKs and Halo 2&nbsp;<\/td><td>No native zero-knowledge privacy layer&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Address Types<\/strong><\/td><td>Transparent, Shielded, and Unified addresses<\/td><td>Legacy, SegWit, Taproot, and other address formats&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Consensus Mechanism<\/strong><\/td><td>Equihash Proof of Work&nbsp;<\/td><td>SHA-256 Proof of Work&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maximum Supply<\/strong><\/td><td>21 million ZEC&nbsp;<\/td><td>21 million BTC&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Key Use Case<\/strong><\/td><td>Private and verifiable digital payments&nbsp;<\/td><td>Peer-to-peer payments, store of value, and digital asset investment&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Development Approach<\/strong><\/td><td>Bitcoin-derived codebase enhanced with privacy-focused cryptography<\/td><td>Original blockchain protocol focused on decentralisation and censorship resistance&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zcash demonstrates how blockchain-based finance can combine transaction privacy, verifiability and strong cryptographic security. Through zero-knowledge proofs, it enables users to protect sensitive financial information while allowing transactions to be validated without revealing all underlying details. Its support for both transparent and shielded transactions gives users greater control over how their financial information is shared, while features such as selective disclosure provide flexibility when transaction details need to be verified. Backed by years of research in applied cryptography and continued protocol development, Zcash remains an important example of how advanced privacy technology can be applied to practical digital payments while balancing confidentiality, transparency and verifiability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the grand scheme of things, <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ZebPay blogs<\/strong><\/a> are here to provide you with crypto wisdom. Get started today and join 6 million+ registered users to explore endless features on <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ZebPay<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/onboarding.zebpay.com\/onboarding?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fzebpay.com%2Fapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRADE NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Zcash\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong> on Zcash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788860399523\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Zcash_ZEC\"><\/span><strong>What is Zcash (ZEC)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Zcash is a privacy-focused blockchain and digital asset designed to enable secure transactions with the option to keep details such as sender, recipient and transaction amount private.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788860424849\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Zcash_provide_transaction_privacy\"><\/span><strong>How does Zcash provide transaction privacy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Zcash uses zero-knowledge cryptography, including zk-SNARKs, to verify transactions without requiring all transaction details to be publicly revealed. Users can choose between transparent and shielded transactions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788860454888\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_Zcash_different_from_Bitcoin\"><\/span><strong>What makes Zcash different from Bitcoin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>While Zcash was developed from Bitcoin\u2019s codebase and shares features such as a 21 million maximum supply and Proof-of-Work consensus, it adds native privacy capabilities through shielded transactions and zero-knowledge proofs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788860474416\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ZEC_used_for\"><\/span><strong>What is ZEC used for?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>ZEC is the native asset of the Zcash network and can be used for transferring value, including through shielded transactions that provide greater financial privacy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788860502912\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Zcash_still_being_developed\"><\/span><strong>Is Zcash still being developed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Zcash continues to undergo protocol and ecosystem development, with upgrades such as Orchard, Halo 2, and the newer Ironwood shielded pool improving its privacy architecture, security and supply verification.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zcash is a privacy-focused digital asset that enables users to transact on a public blockchain without necessarily exposing sensitive financial information. Launched in 2016, the project was developed by a group of cryptographers and scientists who sought to address the limitations of transaction privacy in existing crypto assets. 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