Zcash FAQ

Zcash is a privacy-first cryptocurrency using zk-SNARKs for optional shielded transactions.

Zcash follows a 4-year halving schedule similar to Bitcoin. The next halving is expected around 2028.

Equihash is Zcash's proof-of-work algorithm, designed to require large amounts of RAM for mining.

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