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The latest developments across the Zcash ecosystem — markets, network upgrades, privacy, and the wider ecosystem.
ZecBlock Launches Zift, a Plain-Language Tool for Zcash Blockchain Data Exploration
ZecBlock has opened Zift in beta, a tool that lets users explore Zcash blockchain data by asking questions in plain English or writing SQL queries. The platform includes tracking of shielded pool balances, Ironwood adoption, and indexed cross-chain swaps.
Zcash Market Update: ZEC Rises 2% as Privacy Pool Grows
ZEC traded at $1,271.22 on November 2, up 2.03% in 24 hours, with a market cap of $21.63 billion. Shielded ZEC holdings reached 4.97 million coins, representing 29.20% of the total supply.
Zcash Market Snapshot: November 1
ZEC traded at $1,246.29 on November 1, down 1.54% over 24 hours, with a market cap of $21.21 billion and trading volume of $504.22 million.
Zcash Lockbox Holds 73,000 ZEC Reserved for Future Community Funding
Since the NU6 upgrade in November 2024, 12% of every block reward goes into a protocol-controlled reserve—the Zcash Lockbox—with no owner, address, or spending mechanism currently defined. The reserve now holds roughly 73,000 ZEC.
Guide to Zcash Address Types and Privacy Levels
Zcash offers multiple address formats with different privacy properties. Shielded and Unified addresses encrypt transaction details, while transparent addresses operate like Bitcoin with public balances.
ZCSH ETF Records Second Consecutive Week of Inflows as Capital Influx Slows
The Grayscale Zcash Mini Trust (ZCSH) saw net inflows of $17.72 million in the week ending October 30, 2026, marking a recovery after three weeks of outflows but representing a 56.9% decline in inflows compared to the previous week.
Zcash Market Update: October 31
ZEC traded at $1,274.83 on October 31, up 0.79% over 24 hours. The shielded pool held 4.97M ZEC (29.19% of total supply).
A SHIELDED WEEKEND ON ZCASH Last weekend the Zcash network got busy –…
A SHIELDED WEEKEND ON ZCASH Last weekend the Zcash network got busy – and private. Oct 24: 20,042 transactions Oct 25: 20,445 transactions A normal day lately…
Zcash's NU7 Network Upgrade Scheduled for Early November
Zcash's next network upgrade, NU7, is set to activate around November 5–6 at block 3,543,405. The upgrade will reduce block time from 75 seconds to 25 seconds and adjust the block reward accordingly to maintain daily ZEC issuance.
Zcash Market Pulse: October 30
Zcash trades at $1,264.25, up 2.21% over 24 hours, with shielded adoption rising to 29.15% of the circulating supply.
Zcash Market Update: ZEC Down 4.73% as Privacy Pool Grows
ZEC traded at $1,243.20 on October 29, down 4.73% in 24 hours. The shielded pool added 64,000 ZEC over the past month, reaching 4.96 million ZEC or 29.14% of total supply.
CoinShares Launches Zcash ETP on Euronext Paris
CoinShares has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP) tracking ZEC on Euronext Paris, offering European investors regulated access to Zcash without managing cryptocurrency wallets directly.
Zcash Network Marks 10th Anniversary
The Zcash network reached its tenth anniversary on October 28, 2026, a decade after launch with a focus on privacy through zero-knowledge technology.
ZEC at $1,305.92, Up 6.95% — Market Snapshot for October 28
ZEC traded at $1,305.92 on October 28, up 6.95% over 24 hours, with a market cap of $22.21 billion. The Zcash network continued normal operation with 4.96 million ZEC in the shielded pool.
Zcash Market Snapshot: October 27
ZEC traded at $1,215.49 on October 27, up 0.94% over 24 hours, with a market cap of $20.68 billion and rank #10 by capitalization.
ZCSH ETF Records First Positive Week After Three-Week Outflow Period
The Grayscale Zcash Mini Trust (ZCSH) logged net inflows of $41.09 million for the week of October 19–23, 2026, reversing three consecutive weeks of net outflows. Net assets reached $706.72 million.
Zcash Market Update: ZEC Up 2.84% Amid Rising Network Activity
ZEC traded at $1,195.54 with a 2.84% gain over 24 hours, while network difficulty increased 21.38% and shielded-pool holdings continued to grow.
Zcash Market Pulse: October 25
ZEC traded at $1,195.54, up 2.84% over 24 hours, with market cap at $20.33 billion. The Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZCSH) recorded net assets of $706.72 million as of October 23.
Zcash Market Down 4.6% as Shielded Pool Holds Steady Above 4.9M ZEC
ZEC traded at $1,168.60 on October 24, down 4.63% over 24 hours, while the shielded pool held 4.96 million ZEC. Grayscale's Zcash Mini Trust assets stood at $706.72 million.
Zcash Market Pulse: October 23
ZEC traded at $1,231.00, down 1.22% over 24 hours, with the shielded pool holding 4.96M ZEC and the network processing 1,123 blocks in the past day.
Zcash Market Update: ZEC at $1,293 as ZCSH ETF Sees Inflows
ZEC traded at $1,293.06 on October 22, up 2.38% over 24 hours, with market cap at $21.98B. The Grayscale Zcash Mini Trust (ZCSH) recorded net inflows of $15.18M.
ZEC Climbs 10.79% as Shielded Adoption Holds Near 30%
Zcash traded at $1,262.03 on October 21, up 10.79% over 24 hours, with market cap reaching $21.5B. Shielded pool activity remained steady at 29.16% of total supply.
Zcash Market Update: ZEC Down 1.95% as ZCSH ETF Assets Decline
ZEC traded at $1,135.19 on October 18, down nearly 2% in the preceding 24 hours, with market cap at $19.29 billion and trading volume at $669.78 million.
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