Zcash Lockbox Holds $40M From 12% Block Rewards
12% of the new coin issuance in every new Zcash block goes into a community-controlled “lockbox” for funding Zcash development. It currently contains 75,000 ZEC, worth $40M. https://t.co/3NxbelZr3O https://t.co/fbkFVmOtjj
Zcash Calls for Broad Community Support for Grants
Zcash Community Grants Committee: "We’re sharing this early so the Zcash community has plenty of time to spread the word across the privacy universe. There’s never been a better time to help field the strongest possible pool of candidates!"--https://t.co/CA6hG2QrQb
Crypto Vs. Silicon Valley: Divergent Incentive Structures
Interesting article! I like the contrast between crypto incentive structures and Silicon Valley incentive structures.
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Alex Bornstein Appointed Permanent Executive Director of Zcash Foundation
Delighted to learn that Alex Bornstein is the new permanent Executive Director of the Zcash Foundation. He's a trusted and trustworthy operator.
Zcash’s Upbeat Community Shone Before the Great Pump
Love this post about Zcash’s positive culture. Note that this post is from June — before the Great Pump. https://t.co/mxe6UXhB1E
US Prosecutors Target Ethereum Validators in Novel Charge
Whoa, so USA prosecutors are charging someone with a crime because of the behavior of their Ethereum validators? Crazy! I read the entire Coin Center "friend of the court" brief: https://t.co/3DwnT5xNM0
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Pool Holds $2.1 B of Self‑Sovereign Money
Oh wait, I mean there is $2.1 billion worth of self-sovereign money in that pool. https://t.co/EsB38J5gZs
Untraceable $1.8 B Gives Owners Financial Superpower
The pool of the hardest money in existence now contains $1.8 billion worth. This is $1.8 billion that can’t be tracked, can’t be seized, and can’t be debased. The owners of this money have a superpower. https://t.co/0Xdj4MZUx8
Bitcoin’s Predictable Nature Sets It Apart From Zcash
I like this take. Bitcoin’s predictability is a unique feature, and one that Zcash can’t and (I hope!) won’t match. We can all benefit from Bitcoin being Bitcoin.
Developer Swaps Tokens, Pledges Support to Zcash
I got yet another message from a long-time developer from a different crypto ecosystem that basically said "I sold all my $othertoken for ZEC and I'm really excited about contributing to Zcash." (It wasn't Bitcoin this time.)
Bitcoin Builders Quietly Shift to Zcash, Adoption Takes Time
Another data point. Long-standing Bitcoin builders (this one is a skilled infosec pro) are quietly adopting Zcash. I get a lot more messages like this than I relay. Note the part about how it takes time. https://t.co/7Q6yLiJtxx
Zcash Donor Can Give Anonymously to Bitcoin‑only HRF
Ok this is awesome. Human Rights Foundation accepts only Bitcoin (Alex Gladstein is a Bitcoin maxi). But Zecrimoni is a Zcasher. So what happens? Zecrimoni donates while exposing nothing about his private financial assets. People do not yet understand this.
Mark Henderson Appointed CEO of Zcash
turns out Mark Henderson is the CEO of Zcash
Open Standards Drive Massive Network Effects, Not Fiat Currencies
I love this thread about the huge positive impact from network effects of open standards. My one quibble is I suspect Christian might be thinking of national-government-issued currencies as being the open standard everyone can agree on, and I don't...
2016 Turnstile Proves Long‑Term Security Pays Off
Dear all Zcashers: please notice how the turnstile that we designed in 2016 as an added layer of defense is literally saving our bacon today: https://t.co/BazUJcxNfj This is a long game. Let’s continue to invest in long-term security. In particular: more...
New Efficient Post‑Quantum Digital Signature Algorithm Unveiled
Excited to go on the air with @veorq and @apruden08 to talk about cryptography instead of cryptocurrency. We’ve devised a more efficient post-quantum digital signature algorithm. ☺️
Naval's Insight Mirrors Decade-Long Zcash Lesson
When I saw this word of wisdom from Naval, it really struck home. It crystallizes one of my most enduring learnings from ten years of Zcash.
Crosslink Boosts Zcash Demand by Reducing Supply
My day job is Crosslink. I'm excited about it! It is a safe add-on to Zcash's Proof-of-Work security, reduces supply of ZEC and increases demand for ZEC, and we are on track to bring it to mainnet soon if the...
Buy ZEC Now, Support Freedom Silently
It’s never too late to come off the zidelines. Buy a little ZEC, hold it, and you are one of the honored supporters of freedom: https://t.co/IN8O35ruxq You don’t even have to tell anyone.
Hardware Wallets Aren't Meant for Long‑term Storage
PSA! This is a very common and very dangerous mistake. A hardware wallet is not a long-term storage solution!!
ZEC's Total Value Surge Signals Bullish Freedom Trend
These graphs are bullish for freedom. Total value of all ZEC over all time: https://t.co/Rn8SX20Izn ⤵️ https://t.co/JGci31hKAg
Verify Bitcoin Rumors Yourself; Don't Trust Pump‑dump Claims
Just got another one of these. This is from a Bitcoin OG who started an important Bitcoin company 15 years ago. If someone tells you Zcash is undergoing a coordinated pump and dump, you should really learn not to trust...
User Wallets Deliver Privacy and Superior Experience
👀 Mert is right. The user’s wallet is the thing that provides them with privacy and a good user experience.
Decade-Long Commitment to Zcash Driven by Core Vision
This is why I started working on Zcash about ten years ago, and this is why I will still be working on it ten years from now.
Harsh's Deep Dive Into Zcash Consensus Upgrades Impresses
This is a damn good thread. Really glad Harsh is studying this stuff, since he's interested in Zcash consensus protocol upgrades.
Polymarket Arbitration Flaws Expose Prediction Market Weak Spot
I'm listening to this on @notthreadguy: https://t.co/9XbgDGBI8X It's really interesting to hear about the guts of @Polymarket dispute arbitration. I like threadguy's skeptical questions about that part. Kalshi's process is different. Seems like a weak spot in prediction markets.
Zcash Surge Dismissed as Cynical Pump Propaganda
I don’t know why the Zcash price has been skyrocketing. And I don’t know if it is going to go back down. But what I do know is that the “it is a coordinated pump” counter-narrative is just more cynical...
ZEC Hits New ATH, Adds 959 Shielded Coins
Another day, another ATH. 959 more ZEC shielded.
Upcoming Talk on Post‑Quantum Signatures and Hash Security
Excited for this chat the day after tomorrow about post-quantum digital signatures, secure hash functions, and computer performance! https://t.co/3oiWLYSVGM
Zcash Rise Mirrors 2018 Bear Market, Not a Pump
Throwback to crypto bear market of 2018. This is my answer to the current theory being promoted by Cory Klippensten that Zcash's recent price rise is due to a "coordinated" pump. https://t.co/pOkn8Q1AXj
Frank's Deep Take Challenges Samani's Privacy‑as‑Feature View
That last sentence in Frank’s tweet runs deep. I think it’s basically the anti-thesis of Kyle Samani’s thesis that “privacy is just a feature, not a product”. Time will tell!
Barista Grace Starts Accepting Zcash Tips Locally
Welcome to Grace, the newest Zcasher! She’s a barista at the local coffee shop and she takes tips in Zcash. https://t.co/JR8LneA06k
Sean Bowe Demystifies Zcash Tachyon Architecture in 15 Minutes
Sean Bowe’s 15-minute presentation on Zcash Project Tachyon: https://t.co/yzHAbJFBJu Very good presentation! Helps me understand the Tachyon architecture. https://t.co/ziQxDuFlGX
Zcash Must Evolve for Quantum Resistance, Says Bowe
Sean Bowe’s overview of the state of Zcash’s resilience against quantum computers, and his position on how it ought to evolve: https://t.co/oWsPs4qJx7 Make sure to read all the footnotes! I agree with footnote 6. https://t.co/Ghi7rDNeaL
Read Full Conversation via Links, UI Hinders Navigation
This is an interesting conversation between Bill Hughes, ZachXBT, julia27eth, and Mike Mosier. However, I don’t think the https://t.co/3V9SrTRAt1 UI will let you follow the conversation (Xdotcom is busy trying to enrage you for clicks), so read all these links...
Crypto Leaders Praise Zcash as Socially Positive Community
Thread of crypto industry folks who see Zcash as a socially-positive community:
CPU SHA256 Hardware Doesn't Outrun BLAKE3 Performance
There’s an idea that is widespread among software engineers that goes: “Sure BLAKE3 is faster in software, but CPU makers put dedicated hardware for SHA256 into their CPUs so SHA256 is faster than, or at least as fast as, BLAKE3...
Join Zcash Crosslink Workshop: Test PoS/PoW Hybrid
The next Zcash Crosslink workshop coming a week from today! Join in and test out our prototype of a Proof-of-Stake+Proof-of-Work hybrid upgrade for Zcash! https://t.co/GKr0aX8uBR (Requires Zoom this time around.)
BLAKE3 Patch Doubles Small-Item Hash Speed on M1
If you like cryptographically hashing lots of small things at once — and who doesn’t? — Rüdiger Klaehn’s patch to BLAKE3 can give you a substantial speedup on Apple Silicon! Speedups on other platforms expected but not confirmed. https://t.co/6BdEXjCz5W
Solana Beats Ethereum and L2s with Sub‑cent Fees
Impressive results from Solana! Way to go.