Zcash Foundation
@zfnd.org
US-based 501(c)(3) public charity that builds financial privacy infrastructure for the public good, with a special focus on the Zcash protocol and blockchain.
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In this compelling new three-part series, Alex Bornstein, ZF's Executive Director, exposes how financial surveillance is quietly stripping away our autonomy, and why this matters far more than you think. buff.ly/n9EjgKw
In this compelling new three-part series, Alex Bornstein, ZF's Executive Director, exposes how financial surveillance is quietly stripping away our autonomy, and why this matters far more than you think. buff.ly/n9EjgKw
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In this compelling new three-part series, Alex Bornstein, ZF's Executive Director, exposes how financial surveillance is quietly stripping away our autonomy, and why this matters far more than you think. buff.ly/n9EjgKw
🎉 Celebrating activation of NU 6.1, which brings bold ecosystem funding changes to Zcash by launching a retroactive coinholder-driven grants program and empowering community governance for transparent, sustainable blockchain innovation.
November 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🎉 Celebrating activation of NU 6.1, which brings bold ecosystem funding changes to Zcash by launching a retroactive coinholder-driven grants program and empowering community governance for transparent, sustainable blockchain innovation.
We are pleased to announce this audit was favorable, and that we have addressed all of the suggestions in our 3.0.0 NU6.1 stable release. zfnd.org/zebra-nu6-1-...
Zebra NU6.1 Audit - Zcash Foundation
During Q3 2025, Least Authority (in their role as the Zcash Ecosystem Security Lead) undertook an audit of the changes implemented in Zebra in order to support the NU6.1 Zcash network upgrade. We are…
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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We are pleased to announce this audit was favorable, and that we have addressed all of the suggestions in our 3.0.0 NU6.1 stable release. zfnd.org/zebra-nu6-1-...
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Our team recently completed a security audit of Zebra's NU6.1 Network Upgrade for @zfnd.org. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
Zcash - NU6.1 Network Upgrade - Least Authority
Least Authority reviewed the changes made to Zebra that will be introduced in the NU6.1 network upgrade.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our team recently completed a security audit of Zebra's NU6.1 Network Upgrade for @zfnd.org. You can read the full report, including our findings, here: leastauthority.com/blog/audit-o...
Proud to stand with @SolanaInstitute and 65+ coalition partners encouraging the Trump Administration to take action that protects developers, supports innovation, provides regulatory clarity.
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Proud to stand with @SolanaInstitute and 65+ coalition partners encouraging the Trump Administration to take action that protects developers, supports innovation, provides regulatory clarity.
🚀 We’re thrilled to announce Zebra 3.0.0, our most feature-rich release yet! Now with NU6.1 support, faster sync, easier production runs, and wider platform availability. zfnd.org/zebra-3-0-0-...
Zebra 3.0.0 Release: Our Most Feature-Rich Release Ever - Zcash Foundation
We’re excited to announce the release of Zebra 3.0.0—the most feature-rich Zebra release ever! In addition to supporting NU6.1, the latest network upgrade, we’ve also focused on making Zebra easier…
zfnd.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🚀 We’re thrilled to announce Zebra 3.0.0, our most feature-rich release yet! Now with NU6.1 support, faster sync, easier production runs, and wider platform availability. zfnd.org/zebra-3-0-0-...
Explore new pathways for humanitarian futures with our Executive Director, Alex Bornstein, who joins an inspiring panel of practitioners and thinkers for “Humanitarian Futures: Still here, still human – what next?” on Dec 10. Register 👇 www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/hu...
Humanitarian Futures: Still here, still human - what next?
Join us on 10 December 2025 for a bold online discussion - honest, critical, and focused on the future of aid and humanitarianism.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Explore new pathways for humanitarian futures with our Executive Director, Alex Bornstein, who joins an inspiring panel of practitioners and thinkers for “Humanitarian Futures: Still here, still human – what next?” on Dec 10. Register 👇 www.humanitarianleadershipacademy.org/resources/hu...
We are committed to transparency and openness with the Zcash community and our other stakeholders. Our Q3 2025 report provides an overview of the work undertaken by our engineering team, as well as other key activities. zfnd.org/the-zcash-fo...
The Zcash Foundation’s Q3 2025 Report - Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation is committed to transparency and openness with the Zcash community and our other stakeholders. Today, we are releasing our Q3 2025 report, which provides an overview of the work…
zfnd.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We are committed to transparency and openness with the Zcash community and our other stakeholders. Our Q3 2025 report provides an overview of the work undertaken by our engineering team, as well as other key activities. zfnd.org/the-zcash-fo...
The recording of today's Zcash Arborist Call is now available! These bi-weekly protocol development meetings track upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol research. youtu.be/ksuYg_kmalE?...
Zcash Arborist Call 11-13-2025
The Zcash Arborist Calls are bi-weekly protocol development meetings focused on tracking upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The recording of today's Zcash Arborist Call is now available! These bi-weekly protocol development meetings track upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol research. youtu.be/ksuYg_kmalE?...
We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing inflow of small donations being sent to ZF to support our mission. We would like to acknowledge @JACKJACKonsol for a series of sizable donations. Thank you! 🐾 Note: Donation acknowledgements do not imply affiliation, endorsement, or approval of a project.
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing inflow of small donations being sent to ZF to support our mission. We would like to acknowledge @JACKJACKonsol for a series of sizable donations. Thank you! 🐾 Note: Donation acknowledgements do not imply affiliation, endorsement, or approval of a project.
Thank you @ZealTheOGMascot for supporting Zcash Foundation's mission to advance privacy technology! Your generosity helps us protect financial freedom for everyone. 🦓💜
Fun fact: A group of zebras is called a "dazzle" — and your contribution has certainly dazzled us! 🌟
Fun fact: A group of zebras is called a "dazzle" — and your contribution has certainly dazzled us! 🌟
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Thank you @ZealTheOGMascot for supporting Zcash Foundation's mission to advance privacy technology! Your generosity helps us protect financial freedom for everyone. 🦓💜
Fun fact: A group of zebras is called a "dazzle" — and your contribution has certainly dazzled us! 🌟
Fun fact: A group of zebras is called a "dazzle" — and your contribution has certainly dazzled us! 🌟
We are proud to announce the appointments of Pili Guerra and Danika Delano to our leadership team, reflecting our commitment to promoting from within and recognizing the exceptional talent that has been instrumental to our success. zfnd.org/zcash-founda...
Zcash Foundation Announces New Leadership Appointments - Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation (ZF) is proud to announce the appointments of Pili Guerra and Danika Delano to our leadership team, reflecting our commitment to promoting from within and recognizing the…
zfnd.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We are proud to announce the appointments of Pili Guerra and Danika Delano to our leadership team, reflecting our commitment to promoting from within and recognizing the exceptional talent that has been instrumental to our success. zfnd.org/zcash-founda...
Big thanks to $JACKJACK on @solana.com for supporting the Zcash Foundation with a generous donation! Privacy tech and meme energy coming together for good. ✨
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Big thanks to $JACKJACK on @solana.com for supporting the Zcash Foundation with a generous donation! Privacy tech and meme energy coming together for good. ✨
🚀 Introducing our newly redesigned website at zfnd.org! Built with a mobile-first approach and enhanced transparency, it's easier than ever to explore our projects, connect with our team, and discover ways to support open financial networks. Join us in advancing digital privacy 🛡️ buff.ly/d82WuW9
Introducing the New Zcash Foundation Website - Zcash Foundation
Today we’re proud to unveil the newly redesigned Zcash Foundation website at zfnd.org—a reimagined digital home that reflects our evolution and reaffirms our commitment to advancing financial privacy…
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November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🚀 Introducing our newly redesigned website at zfnd.org! Built with a mobile-first approach and enhanced transparency, it's easier than ever to explore our projects, connect with our team, and discover ways to support open financial networks. Join us in advancing digital privacy 🛡️ buff.ly/d82WuW9
"Together, we’re not just sustaining momentum, we’re pioneering the next generation of privacy technology."
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
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– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
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Board Appoints Alex Bornstein as Executive Director - Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation (ZF) is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Bornstein as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2025. Since stepping in as Interim Executive Director in March 2025, Alex…
zfnd.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"Together, we’re not just sustaining momentum, we’re pioneering the next generation of privacy technology."
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
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"Our strength lies in collaboration—with the Foundation’s world-class engineers, our partners at ECC, Shielded Labs, ZCG, QEDIT, ZecHub, and the global community driving innovation every day."
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
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– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
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Board Appoints Alex Bornstein as Executive Director - Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation (ZF) is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Bornstein as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2025. Since stepping in as Interim Executive Director in March 2025, Alex…
zfnd.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"Our strength lies in collaboration—with the Foundation’s world-class engineers, our partners at ECC, Shielded Labs, ZCG, QEDIT, ZecHub, and the global community driving innovation every day."
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
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“Zcash’s future will be defined by bold coordination and relentless execution."
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
Board Appoints Alex Bornstein as Executive Director - Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation (ZF) is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Bornstein as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2025. Since stepping in as Interim Executive Director in March 2025, Alex…
zfnd.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“Zcash’s future will be defined by bold coordination and relentless execution."
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
“The world needs privacy that scales, and Zcash will deliver it.”
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
Board Appoints Alex Bornstein as Executive Director - Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation (ZF) is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Bornstein as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2025. Since stepping in as Interim Executive Director in March 2025, Alex…
zfnd.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“The world needs privacy that scales, and Zcash will deliver it.”
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
– Alex Bornstein, Executive Director, Zcash Foundation
zfnd.org/board-appoin...
Zcash Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Bornstein as Executive Director. Alex has an ambitious vision: “Zcash’s future will be defined by bold coordination and relentless execution.” zfnd.org/board-appoin...
Board Appoints Alex Bornstein as Executive Director - Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation (ZF) is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Bornstein as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2025. Since stepping in as Interim Executive Director in March 2025, Alex…
zfnd.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Zcash Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Alex Bornstein as Executive Director. Alex has an ambitious vision: “Zcash’s future will be defined by bold coordination and relentless execution.” zfnd.org/board-appoin...
The recording of today's Zcash Arborist Call is now available! These bi-weekly protocol development meetings track upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol research. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_6...
Zcash Arborist Call 10-30-2025
The Zcash Arborist Calls are bi-weekly protocol development meetings focused on tracking upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol…
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October 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The recording of today's Zcash Arborist Call is now available! These bi-weekly protocol development meetings track upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol research. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_6...
We're celebrating Zcash's 9th birthday today! What’s the most memorable Zcash moment, anecdote, or community highlight you’ve witnessed? Share below!
October 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We're celebrating Zcash's 9th birthday today! What’s the most memorable Zcash moment, anecdote, or community highlight you’ve witnessed? Share below!
This release candidate includes the mainnet activation height for NU6.1 and significant updates to Zebra’s CI and Docker setup, as well as performance optimizations. zfnd.org/zebra-3-0-0-...
Zebra 3.0.0-rc.0 Release - Zcash Foundation
The Zcash Foundation is pleased to announce the release of Zebra 3.0.0-rc.0. This release candidate includes the mainnet activation height for the Zcash Network Upgrade 6.1 (NU6.1) which will…
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October 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This release candidate includes the mainnet activation height for NU6.1 and significant updates to Zebra’s CI and Docker setup, as well as performance optimizations. zfnd.org/zebra-3-0-0-...
The recording of today's Zcash Arborist Call is now available! These bi-weekly protocol development meetings track upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol research.
youtu.be/G6P-k2I-7kU?...
youtu.be/G6P-k2I-7kU?...
Zcash Arborist Call 10-16-2025
The Zcash Arborist Calls are bi-weekly protocol development meetings focused on tracking upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol…
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October 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The recording of today's Zcash Arborist Call is now available! These bi-weekly protocol development meetings track upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol research.
youtu.be/G6P-k2I-7kU?...
youtu.be/G6P-k2I-7kU?...
Over the past several months, we’ve made significant changes to Zebra’s continuous integration and testing infrastructure, making it easier for anyone to fork the repository, test, and contribute to the project without relying on external services or special permissions. zfnd.org/making-zebra...
Making Zebra More Accessible: Major CI/CD Improvements for Contributors
Over the past several months, we’ve made significant changes to Zebra’s continuous integration and testing infrastructure. For those new to the project, Zebra is the Zcash Foundation’s full-node…
zfnd.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Over the past several months, we’ve made significant changes to Zebra’s continuous integration and testing infrastructure, making it easier for anyone to fork the repository, test, and contribute to the project without relying on external services or special permissions. zfnd.org/making-zebra...
The recording of today's Zcash Arborist Call is now available! These bi-weekly protocol development meetings track upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol research. youtu.be/hq8Vigg3RxQ?...
Zcash Arborist Call 10-02-2025
The Zcash Arborist Calls are bi-weekly protocol development meetings focused on tracking upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol…
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October 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The recording of today's Zcash Arborist Call is now available! These bi-weekly protocol development meetings track upcoming protocol deployment logistics, consensus node implementation issues, and protocol research. youtu.be/hq8Vigg3RxQ?...