Introducing the Zcash Reference Wallet
Our current goal at Zcash Company is to increase the adoption and use of shielded addresses. This work is aimed at empowering everyone with economic freedom and opportunity through an
October 31, 2018
Sapling Activation Complete
We’re happy to announce that the Zcash Sapling network upgrade activated today at block height 419200. Sapling introduces new shielded addresses with significantly improved performance: a time reduction of 90%
October 28, 2018
Sapling in HD
Broader ecosystem adoption of shielded addresses through the implementation of faster zk-SNARKs has been a highlight of the Sapling network upgrade. However, there are supplemental enhancements introduced for Sapling shielded addresses which further optimize
October 26, 2018
Perspectives on Zcash Origins from Tromer
As we approach Zcash’s second birthday, it’s fitting to look back at the origins of this little experiment. And who better to do it than one of the currency’s founding
October 25, 2018
Perspectives on Driving Adoption and Emerging Markets from Carlson
This week’s Perspectives series continues with a two-video set about Driving Adoption and Emerging Markets from Jill Carlson, Cryptocurrency Consultant. In the first clip, Carlson explains why she left Wall
October 18, 2018
Sapling Transaction Anatomy
With the Sapling activation approaching, we’re continuing our education on what users and third-party services can expect. We recently announced the Sapling turnstile and what users should anticipate with this
October 16, 2018
New Release: 2.0.1
This release introduces Sapling support into the wallet RPC of the Zcash node software! Sapling Activation Mainnet This release is consensus-compatible with the Sapling network upgrade and adds significant support
October 15, 2018
Everyone.
The Zcash brand is a sacred trust. Between us, you, them, we. It represents years of innovative thinking by brilliant scientists, cryptographers and engineers. But Zcash is not science for
October 2, 2018
Perspectives on Regulation from Van Valkenburgh
We’re changing things up this week and presenting a three-video set featuring Peter Van Valkenburgh, Director of Research at Coin Center. Van Valkenburgh is also a member of the Zcash
September 29, 2018
Perspectives on Privacy and Regulation from Gavigan and Bowe
This week’s Perspectives series continues with a discussion about the intersection of privacy and regulation. Jack Gavigan, the Zcash Company’s Chief Operations Officer, explains why cryptocurrencies are a wake up
September 20, 2018
Perspectives on Governance from Wilcox, Zeppettini, Buterin
This week’s Perspectives series focuses on governance. Nathan Wilcox, the Zcash Company’s Chief Technology Officer, says the approach to governance in this early phase of the company’s history is to
September 13, 2018
Sapling Addresses & Turnstile Migration
The Sapling network upgrade is a major feature enhancement to the Zcash network targeted to activate on October 28th, 2018. We’ve outlined the usability and security improvements coming with Sapling
September 11, 2018
