The z2z ZEConomy
Zcashers, give yourself a pat on the back. Last month there were 11,220 fully shielded Zcash transactions! That is, from a z-address to a z-address.
Z-address balances are not visible on the blockchain. When used as both the sending and receiving address in a transaction, aka fully shielded, both balances are private and the value transfer is private. This offers strong protection against chain-analysis, thieves, stalkers, snoopers, advertisers, or threats we can’t even imagine yet.
Here are 10 places, in no particular order, where you can go fully shielded, today.
1. ZECpages and Memo Board
ZECpages also has a message board that uses the Zcash memo field. Each shielded memo posted to the board costs just 0.001 ZEC, or 0.1 ZEC if you want it highlighted.
2. Zcash Sticker
Perfect for a laptop, water bottle, skateboard, luggage, guitar, cellphone case, fridge, motorcycle, bicycle, scooter, helmet, or anything else you can think of…
3. Human Rights Foundation
4. Njalla Private Domains
Njal.la is easy to navigate, good support, and totally private.
5. The Tor Project
6. zecretary4u
7. Zcash Foundation Grant Tips
8. Centre for Applied Extropy
9. Open Privacy Research Society
They’re also building Cwtch, a private messaging app.
10. Tails
Truly leave no trace on your computer.
If you want to start using Zcash, it’s getting easier and easier. Zcash is a fair and open money system for all, so anyone can participate. Start by getting a wallet at ZECwallet Lite. Mobile wallets for your phone will be available very soon. Then go to PayWithZ.cash to browse the hundreds of stores and non-profits that accept Zcash.
If you’re a merchant or non-profit who wishes to reach new customers, you can join the ZEConomy by getting a wallet at ZECwallet Lite and start accepting payments to either a transparent t-address, or be like the super-ninjas in this article and accept payments and donations to a z-address!
