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Zcash: Privacy-protecting digital currency                                                                                     Skip to content

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- Zcash 101
- What is Zcash?
- How is Zcash different than Bitcoin?
- What are the economics of Zcash?
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- Privacy
- Why is privacy so important?
- What are zero-knowledge proofs?
- What is the difference between shielded and transparent Zcash?
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- Using Zcash
- Where can I use or spend Zcash?
- What’s the best Zcash wallet?
- What are Zcash unified addresses?
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- Ecosystem
- Wallets
- Ywallet
- Edge Wallet
- Nighthawk
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- Exchanges
- Gemini
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- Zcashd – Official Client
- Zcashd Deprecation
- Zebrad
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- Network Information
- Network Statistics
- Funding & Governance
- ZIPs
- Community
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- News & Events
- Important links
- Electric Coin Co.
- Zcash Foundation
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- Learn
- Zcash 101
- What is Zcash?
- How is Zcash different than Bitcoin?
- What are the economics of Zcash?
- See all
- Privacy
- Why is privacy so important?
- What are zero-knowledge proofs?
- What is the difference between shielded and transparent Zcash?
- See all
- Using Zcash
- Where can I use or spend Zcash?
- What’s the best Zcash wallet?
- What are Zcash unified addresses?
- See all
- Ecosystem
- Wallets
- Ywallet
- Edge Wallet
- Nighthawk
- See all
- Exchanges
- Gemini
- Kraken
- Coinbase
- See all
- Build
- Zcashd – Official Client
- Zcashd Deprecation
- Zebrad
- Github
- See all
- Network Information
- Network Statistics
- Funding & Governance
- ZIPs
- Community
- Community Hub
- Build
- Learn
- Discuss
- News & Events
- Important links
- Electric Coin Co.
- Zcash Foundation
- Zcash Community Grants
- Social
- Zcash Twitter
- Community Forum
- Community Telegram

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## Learn

Learn the basics of the Zcash protocol, privacy, blockchain and so much more.

### Zcash 101

- What is Zcash?
- How is Zcash different than Bitcoin?
- What are the economics of Zcash?

See all

### Privacy

- Why is privacy so important?
- What are zero-knowledge proofs?
- What is the difference between shielded and transparent Zcash?

See all

### Using Zcash

- Where can I use or spend Zcash?
- What’s the best Zcash wallet?
- What are Zcash unified addresses?

See all

Ecosystem

## Ecosystem

Browse wallets, exchanges, developer tools and everything you need to become a participant in the ecosystem.

### Wallets

- Zashi mobile wallet
- Edge Wallet
- Nighthawk

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### Exchanges

- Gemini
- Kraken
- Coinbase

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### Build

- Zcashd
- Zcashd Deprecation
- Zebrad
- Github

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Network

## Network

Zcash protocol network information, development schedule, funding and governance.

### Network info

Network Statistics

Funding & Governance

ZIPs

Community

## Community

Build, learn, discuss and follow the latest Zcash news and events.

### Community hub

Build

Learn

Discuss

News & Events

### Important links

Electric Coin Co.

Zcash Foundation

Zcash Community Grants

### Social

Zcash Twitter

Community Forum

Community Telegram

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# Zcash is encrypted electronic cash.

The first cryptocurrency to develop zero-knowledge encryption for private peer-to-peer payments.

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Current price (USD)

$ 0

Outstanding supply

0 M

Shielded ZEC

0 M

601.12 Current Price (USD)

16.38M Outstanding Supply

4.81M Shielded ZEC

### Zcash is supported by industry leaders

Zcash is available in trusted digital wallets and listed on high-quality exchanges around the world, making it the best option for private everyday payments and long-term savings.

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### Features

#### Fair & open

Zcash is accessible and available to anyone with an internet connection.

#### Private

Zcash employs end-to-end encryption to protect your right to privacy.

#### You're in control

Zcash is a decentralized protocol, which means your money is yours — not the bank’s.

#### Secret messages

Send private messages along with your transactions. Write a love note, if you like.

#### Fast, low fees

Zcash is faster than Bitcoin, and transaction fees are usually only a fraction of a cent.

#### Self-funded development

A decentralized ecosystem of developers are paid to add Zcash features and UX improvements.

### Ready to use ZEC?

#### Learn

Learn the basics of Zcash and browse resources.

#### Use Zcash

Find ecosystem resources, like exchanges and wallets.

#### Connect

Visit the Zcash Community Hub and join the conversation.

#### Build

Find tools and contribute to the Zcash Ecosystem.

Zcash is cash
for a new era.

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