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16,424,676 ZEC

ZCash (ZEC)

ZCash (ZEC)

ZEC

ZCash (ZEC) Price
$332.52

ZCash (ZEC) 24h Vol
$791,032,270

ZCash (ZEC) Market Cap
$5,461,479,192

ZCash (ZEC) Circulating
16,424,676

Full Name
ZCash (ZEC)
Symbol
ZEC
Algorithm
Equihash
BTC Price
0.00371071 BTC
BTC Market
60,947 BTC
BTC 24h Vol
8,828 BTC
Total Coins Mined
16,424,676 ZEC
1h
-0.1 %
24h
-8.28 %
7d
-27.31 %
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ZCash (ZEC)
ZCash (ZEC)

Description

ZCash is a privacy driven cryptocurrency. It uses the Equihash as an algorithm, which is an asymmetric memory-hard Proof of Work algorithm based on the generalized birthday problem. It relies on high RAM requirements to bottleneck the generation of proofs and making ASIC development unfeasible. 

ZCash uses  zero-knowledge Succinct Non-interactive Arguments of Knowledge (zk-SNARKs) to ensure that all information (sender, reciever, ammount) is encrypted, without the possibility of double-spending. The only information that is revealed regarding transactions is the time in which they take place.

Block explorer data from https://explorer.zcha.in/

Full Name ZCash (ZEC)
Start Date N/A
Algorithm Equihash
Proof Type PoW
Website z.cash/
Twitter @zcashco
Facebook N/A
Reddit www.reddit.com/r/zec/
Block Number 583126
Block Time 150
Block Reward 10
Total Coins Mined 16,424,676 ZEC
Previous Total Coins Mined N/A
Net Hashes Per Second 4,432,770,737.00 H/s
Technology

zk-SNARKs

The Basic

Zcash is the first widespread application of zk-SNARKs, a novel form of zero-knowledge cryptography. The strong privacy guarantee of Zcash is derived from the fact that shielded transactions in Zcash can be fully encrypted on the blockchain, yet still be verified as valid under the network’s consensus rules by using zk-SNARK proofs.

The acronym zk-SNARK stands for “Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge,” and refers to a proof construction where one can prove possession of certain information, e.g. a secret key, without revealing that information, and without any interaction between the prover and verifier.

“Zero-knowledge” proofs allow one party (the prover) to prove to another (the verifier) that a statement is true, without revealing any information beyond the validity of the statement itself. For example, given the hash of a random number, the prover could convince the verifier that there indeed exists a number with this hash value, without revealing what it is.

 

Application to ZCASH

In order to have zero-knowledge privacy in Zcash, the function determining the validity of a transaction according to the network’s consensus rules must return the answer of whether the transaction is valid or not, without revealing any of the information it performed the calculations on. This is done by encoding some of the network's consensus rules in zk-SNARKs. At a high level, zk-SNARKs work by first turning what you want to prove into an equivalent form about knowing a solution to some algebraic equations. In the following section, we give a brief overview of how the rules for determining a valid transaction get transformed into equations that can then be evaluated on a candidate solution without revealing any sensitive information to the parties verifying the equations.

Features

Privacy Enhanced

A decentralized and open-source cryptocurrency that provides strong privacy protections. If Bitcoin is like http for money, Zcash is https—a secure transport layer.

ZCash (ZEC) News
Zcash Faces Vitalik Buterin’s Challenge: What Lies Ahead?

Zcash Faces Vitalik Buterin’s Challenge: What Lies Ahead?

Vitalik Buterin warns Zcash against token-based governance. Zcash community is divided over future governance approach. Continue Reading:Zcash Faces Vitalik Buterin’s Challenge: What Lies Ahead? The post Zcash Faces Vitalik Buterin’s Challenge: What Lies Ahead? appeared first on COINTURK NEWS.

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Game-Changing Move: Zcash Prepares to Enter Mainstream Markets with New Application

Game-Changing Move: Zcash Prepares to Enter Mainstream Markets with New Application

The approval of 100+ Altcoin ETF applications is anticipated within six months. Zcash Trust's registration marks a significant milestone for ZEC ETPs. Continue Reading:Game-Changing Move: Zcash Prepares to Enter Mainstream Markets with New Application The post Game-Changing Move: Zcash Prepares to Enter Mainstream Markets with New Application appeared first on COINTURK NEWS.

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Zcash Garners Attention Amid Controversy and Skepticism

Zcash Garners Attention Amid Controversy and Skepticism

Eric Balchunas warns Zcash could disrupt Bitcoin's momentum. Concerns rise over Zcash's aggressive marketing and future intentions. Continue Reading:Zcash Garners Attention Amid Controversy and Skepticism The post Zcash Garners Attention Amid Controversy and Skepticism appeared first on COINTURK NEWS.

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Privacy Coins Surge as Zcash Leaps Ahead

Privacy Coins Surge as Zcash Leaps Ahead

Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies are experiencing a strong resurgence in the market. Zcash, Dash, and Railgun have gained significant value, attracting renewed investor interest. Continue Reading:Privacy Coins Surge as Zcash Leaps Ahead The post Privacy Coins Surge as Zcash Leaps Ahead appeared first on COINTURK NEWS.

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Zcash Surges in Value, Defying Long-term Declines

Zcash Surges in Value, Defying Long-term Declines

Zcash increased 102% against Bitcoin, breaking a prolonged decline. In 2016, Zcash's price plummeted 98% after hitting an all-time high. Continue Reading:Zcash Surges in Value, Defying Long-term Declines The post Zcash Surges in Value, Defying Long-term Declines appeared first on COINTURK NEWS.

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