ZEC has been getting some attention lately but the infrastructure side of the privacy coin comeback is more interesting to me

THORChain v3.20 is laying the groundwork for native XMR and ZEC swaps into assets like BTC and ETH without wrapped tokens or a centralized exchange in the middle. With privacy coins getting delisted from more CEXs that could matter a lot more than the current price action

Lowkey want to know how much demand there is for native privacy coin liquidity when these routes are fully live

Looking for in-person or structured workshops in the US that go past “download Zashi and write down the seed.”

Example of what I want to build: keep ~50ZEC in cold storage, split so each wallet only holds 10 ZEC, then use a separate wallet for spending / day-to-day transfers.

What I want covered:
• Storage options and the actual stack (shielded vs transparent, Keystone air-gap, Ledger shielded app limits, Trezor transparent-only, desktop/offline workflows, steel backups, geographic split)

• How to keep ZEC shielded in cold storage instead of dumping everything to t-addrs just because a device is easier

• Storage techniques, not just a product demo

• Wallet-to-wallet flow for different use cases (receive shielded → long-term vault → spend wallet / exchange t-addr when you have to)

• How to eliminate a single storage point without creating a mess of seed phrases, viewing keys, and recovery files

• How people actually manage multiple seeds / UFVK backups / device restores without one mistake breaking privacy or access

Zcash custody is not a carbon copy of Bitcoin custody. Shielded support on hardware is still uneven, multisig is thinner, and the spend path often involves a hot wallet plus a transparent hop. I want a workshop that treats that as the real problem, not a footnote.

Local Zcash meetups (Boston has done shielded hardware-wallet sessions), conference workshops, or a company that will sit down and walk through Keystone + Zashi / air-gapped signing would all help. Even better if it is not just “set up one mobile wallet.”
Drop names, cities, or links if you’ve been to one that was actually good.

Hihi ^^

I’ve been exploring Zcash as a newcomer and documenting my first steps in Vizor. With the NU7 Scope vote now live, I tested the complete voting flow and turned it into a beginner-friendly walkthrough~

The guide covers:

• what coinholder voting and voting power mean
• which ZEC was eligible for this round
• where to read the proposal discussions before voting
• how to select and review your answers
• what happens while Vizor generates the zero-knowledge proofs

and more~

I’m still learning about Zcash myself, so I tried to explain everything from a newcomer’s perspective and highlight the points that initially confused me. Feedback and technical corrections from more experienced community members are very welcome :3

I've been looking at Z15 Pro numbers and on paper some of the profitability looks pretty tempting.

But that's also what makes me suspicious lol.

If ZEC keeps climbing but network difficulty follows, how much of today's profitability actually survives?

Hi guys, i am relatively new to the community, started to have interest for zcash last year.

Since i have been DCAing, it accumulated, and now am looking for a cold wallet to store my ZEC. Is there any easy to use wallet for a newbie like me. I have ledger and tangem for my other crypto, but they dont support ZEC if i got that correct?

Also i see people talking about shielding? What does that mean? Should i shield, and why?

$9300. In Idaho. Ready to ship.

Almost ten yeas later, we are here again in top 10.

choo choo

Please accumulate minimum of 10 ZEC.

You wouldn't want to be like those newbies in the Bitcoin community trying to stack sats just to attain 1 whole coin. By then it's already too late.

The time is now! Stack 10 ZEC minimum, shield it and forget about it. 5-10years time we will come back to this.

This will be the last 100x. Privacy is the final phase of cryptography. There will be no more.

Best of luck!🤞🏻

Zcash Shielded News | Vol.32

ZODL Slipstream Brings Faster Syncing to Zodl, Mirrors: A Zcash Update, ZF Engineering Update — July 27 to August 9, Coinholder Grant Review Begins With $9M Requested Across 37 Proposals

For anyone looking at Equihash ASICs, especially Antminer Z15 / Z15 Pro listings, I would slow down before trusting the headline price.

A few checks matter a lot:

• Exact model and hashrate variant. Sellers sometimes use loose naming.
• New vs used condition, with proof that matches the serial number.
• PSU condition and whether the unit is complete.
• Live hashing proof, ideally with pool-side evidence rather than only a photo.
• Kernel logs, chip temperature, fan behavior, and error rate.
• Power requirements and whether your site can run the load continuously.
• Warranty terms, if any, in writing.
• Shipping origin, packing quality, and who carries damage risk.
• Seller verification. If the price looks unrealistically cheap, treat that as a warning sign.

Mining hardware can be useful, but it should not be bought on hype or assumed ROI. Zcash mining economics can change, and the machine still has to make sense after electricity, heat, downtime, and risk.

Disclosure: I work with VoLT Mining, a UAE-based ASIC hardware supplier.

Is there any way to link more than one cold wallet with ZODL? Currently, it has the default app wallet and a cold wallet. I don’t see a way to add anymore. Is it not possible?

I've tried every wallet imaginable. My funds were from a transaction in May of 2018. Some wallets only go back to October 2018. Others have a birthdate option going back further but none seem to find my transaction. Here is my transaction ID

0f4d79ca00883487179e30798dafe85891fd462f49a16270ed99d98dd619e338

Cake wallet, zodl, ywallet, unstoppable zcool are all wallets I've tried. I've got no other funds on this set of secret words.

Someone want to try and recover my funds? At this point I have nothing to lose as I can't recover them. If you're a trusted redditor with a long standing history I'll hand over the seed phrase and if you can recover I'll give you 25%.

Are these being under valued all of a sudden? 2 of em = a pro with a slight (8%-10%) efficiency loss. Still kicking butt.

Yeah I know hashrate is climbing but still….

Currently Z15 firmware is out for SD card flashing. The Z15 Pro will be out this weekend or next.

From the devs:

Built for Performance. Designed for Reliability.

Unlock the full potential of your Antminer Z15 with firmware engineered for higher performance, smarter cooling, and maximum uptime. Whether you’re running stock frequencies or pushing aggressive overclocks, this firmware is designed to keep your miner productive while protecting your hardware.

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🚀 Performance Features

Multiple Performance Presets

Choose the operating point that best fits your power and cooling environment, from efficient operation to maximum hashrate.

Optimized Overclocking

Fine-tuned frequency profiles provide stable operation while extracting additional performance from your hardware.

Stable Frequency Management

Improved clock handling minimizes instability and unnecessary throttling under load.

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🌡️ Intelligent Thermal Management

Performance-First Cooling

Instead of immediately reducing hashrate when temperatures rise, the firmware prioritizes cooling by automatically increasing fan speed.

Automatic 100% Fan Response

When the miner reaches the thermal warning threshold, fans are locked to maximum speed to recover temperatures while maintaining the selected performance profile.

Emergency Recovery Protection

If shutdown temperatures are reached:

Automatically switches to the lowest performance preset.
Keeps fans at 100%.
Maintains recovery mode for one hour.
Automatically restores the previous performance profile once temperatures stabilize.

Reduced Thermal Cycling

Smarter fan logic helps minimize constant speed changes, reducing stress on cooling components.

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⚙️ Reliability Improvements

Automatic Recovery

The firmware remembers your previous operating profile and restores it automatically after thermal recovery.

Increased Uptime

Less manual intervention means fewer unnecessary reboots and more time spent hashing.

Improved Stability

Extensive tuning of thermal and performance logic provides more consistent operation during long mining sessions.

Hardware Protection

Built-in safeguards continue to protect ASICs, power delivery, and cooling systems without sacrificing performance unnecessarily.

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❄️ Enhanced Cooling Logic

Faster fan response to rising temperatures.
Better cooling behavior during sustained heavy workloads.
Optimized for hot mining environments.
Prevents unnecessary performance loss during temporary heat spikes.

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📊 Mining Efficiency

Consistent Hashrate

Maintains target frequencies whenever temperatures remain within safe operating limits.

Less Downtime

Automatic thermal recovery helps miners return to productive operation without manual intervention.

Better Long-Term Operation

Designed for 24/7 mining with stable thermal behavior and predictable performance.

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🔒 Safety Features

Thermal warning protection
Emergency shutdown protection
Automatic cooldown mode
Automatic recovery after cooldown
Hardware-safe operating limits
Intelligent fan control

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🛠 Custom Enhancements

Firmware Validation

Configuration and thermal logic have been reviewed and refined to improve consistency and reduce unexpected behavior.

User-Focused Design

Features are added only when they improve real-world mining performance, stability, or ease of use.

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Why Choose This Firmware?

🚀 Higher hashrate potential
⚡️ Stable overclocking profiles
🌡️ Intelligent thermal management
❄️ Advanced fan control
🔄 Automatic thermal recovery
📈 Improved uptime
🔒 Hardware protection
🛠 Optimized for continuous 24/7 mining
💰 Better balance of performance, efficiency, and reliability

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Ideal For

Home miners
Farm operators
High-ambient-temperature environments
Users seeking stable overclocking
Anyone looking to maximize uptime and hashrate while maintaining hardware safety

Link to firmware

Why is the price of the token to disconnected from the mining cost? I'm struggling to work out the price discrepancy. I'm guessing the price is being proped up?

I'm a wrong to think the mining cost should be correlated to the price?