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Does Zcash contain a backdoor?

No. Zcash does not contain a backdoor, it has never contained a backdoor, and Electric Coin Co. has said that it never will.

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How to use Zcash

Zcash is private, fast, and accessible for everyone. Use your mobile phone or computer to privately pay a friend, send money overseas, buy groceries, or send a donation to a …
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Is Zcash traceable?

Shielded Zcash transactions are encrypted, and users’ addresses, their transaction amount …
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What is Halo for Zcash?

Halo is a cryptographic breakthrough discovered by Electric Coin Co.’s Sean Bowe. The Halo …
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What are Zcash unified addresses?

A unified address is generated from multiple Zcash address types, and with other features, like …
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What’s the best Zcash wallet?

We recommend using a wallet that is shielded by default.
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Where can I use or spend Zcash?

Zcash is built for the digital age. It’s private, fast, flexible, and accessible to everyone. Use …
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Can I make money mining Zcash?

A miner earns roughly .03 ZEC per block mined. Your profitability depends on operating costs and …
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Who funds Zcash?

A 20 percent portion of Zcash mining rewards funds three organizations focused on Zcash development …
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Is Bitcoin private?

Bitcoin transactions are public. They can be viewed by anyone.
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