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• Zebra 5.1.0 is out! 🦓 🔧 Fixes a long-standing sync stall that left nodes stuck mid-sync 📡 Extended getpeerinfo RPC with richer peer diagnostics - @ZcashFoundation

• We are thrilled to announce that applications to attend Zcon7 are officially OPEN! - @ZcashFoundation

• We want Zcon to remain accessible to everyone in the community, and not charging a ticket fee is central to that commitment. - @ZcashFoundation

• Need help getting there? We are offering Zcon7 Scholarships for vital community contributors! Deadline: June 29, 2026 (23:00 UTC) - @ZcashFoundation

• ZODL CEO @jswihart explains how the Zcash ecosystem identified and remediated the Orchard vulnerability. - @Zodl_app

• Thanks, Anthropic, for helping protect Zcash users. At Shielded Labs’s request, they ran a security audit of Zcash with Mythos. - @zooko

• When Zcash Ironwood activates, you will immediately, on Day 1 of Ironwood, gain trustless verification from your own full node that the actual supply of Zcash is correct (16M ZEC now, 21M ZEC eventually). - @zooko

• We’re continuing to build the team at @zodl_co. Excited to add another star to the team! Welcome @cozymaximalist. — Josh Swihart

• Some personal news | I’m thrilled to be joining Zcash Open Development Lab (@zodl_co) as Content & Communications Lead - @cozymaximalist

• Zcash Z3 update | June 12th 2026 - @pacu

• release published - Release Zebra 5.1.0 github.com/ZcashFoundatio… - waiting on docker binaries. Engs will publish the crates at crates.io tomorrow - @Tripleyouwu

• Shielded Labs has extended Taylor Hornby’s (@DefuseSec) agreement through the end of 2026. - @aquietinvestor

• I’m excited to announce that PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Crypto is pivoting into PGP* (Pretty Good Policy) for Zcash, or PGPZ. - @paulbrigner

• This fly-in was one of the highlights of my entire career working in DC on policy around the Hill for the last 25 years. - @paulbrigner

• Zcash Arborist R&D Updates 06-11-2026 — Zcash Foundation

• ZCAP Poll Now Open: ZCG Election - June 2026 - @ZcashFoundation

• Accepting Applications for Zcon7: October 27-29, 2026 in Cancun, Mexico - @ZcashFoundation

• Thanks to everyone who joined this week’s Crosslink Workshop. If you couldn’t make it, you can watch the recording here - @aquietinvestor

• Important: The deadline to submit your Crosslink UFVK and mainnet Orchard address for Season 1 Feature Net payouts is Wednesday, June 17 at 11:59 PM UTC. - @aquietinvestor

Zcash Community Grants 🏛️

• Zcash Community Grants Meeting Minutes 6/8/2026 - @ZCG

• New Zebrad update improves sync performance. - @ZcashCommGrants

• ZCG June 2026 Election: Candidate Video Thread - FPF

• GGuy for ZCG (June 2026) - @GGuy

• Grant Application - Zcash studio - @jaykosai

• Here is my video for the ZCG election.- @PaulBrigner

• Zcash Privacy & Digital Freedom Education Initiative - Nigeria. @Victorokwegada

• Bootstrap performance feedback + prefetch optimization (zainod 0.3.1) - @cartesien

• Update: Q2 2026 Coinholder Retroactive Grants Vote Postponed to Q3 - @FPF

• CipherScan - Milestone 3 Progress Report - @Kenbak

• Grant Application - Zcash Hostile-Companion Clear-Signing Fixture Pac - @Crackdevs

• Grant Application - ZPAD-20 — Open Asset Indexing Discovery Infrastructure for Zcash - @mrnobody

• Greetings, Zcashers! We continue moving forward with our community workshop program. - @gordonesTV

• Z-Vault: Local-First Encrypted Recovery Toolkit for Zcash Users - @Lexiie

• OneKey x Zcash - Progress Update - @Jenny0115

Community Projects 🌐

• Zecmap updates announcement - @ZecMap

• Arborist Call Summary – June 11, 2026 - @ZcashNigeria

• The Recording Station is in Berlin @BerBlockWeek! Join us Sunday at @web3privacy Neocypherpunk Summit. - @ZkAv_Club

• Looking to get involved with Zcash advocacy in your region? - @ZecHub

• An introduction to @vizorwallet for Desktop! It is the latest Zcash wallet to support Multiple Accounts, @KeystoneWallet Hardware Storage & Private Coin Voting - @ZecHub

• Zebra 5.1.0 + Zallet - NU6.2 running. - @michael2xl

• If you’re a member of ZCAP, please cast your vote. Voted - @michael2xl

• Naive technical question: How feasible would it be for a future Zcash shielded pool… - @Agzt_111

• ironwood is one of the most bullish things in the history of zcash, zk, and privacy in general - @mert

• Zechub - Zcash community I community links - @ZecHub

• Nice Zcash Community Grants committee candidate statement, @suppvalen — zooko

• Calling all Zcash Community Advisory Panel members! Now is the time to vote for the Zcash Community Grants Committee members. - @zooko

• We have finally synced a zcash node for the developers workshop. Zebra 5.1.1 fully synced - @thedrekal

• Builder Series: Nozy Wallet Get a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of building a Zcash wallet—from idea to implementation. - @thedrekal

• Now that is choosing to stay Shielded 🛡️ - @thedrekal

• Yesterday was day 2 of the contributor work and we had a great session with @am_ochuko who took us in to a deep conversation on zcash network Thank you to @CQ_Elzz for hosting this - @thedrekal

• The Backbone of Zcash: Understanding Nodes and How to Run a zebrad Full Node - @thedrekal

• Ironwood doesn’t ask you to trust that ZEC is real. It forces every coin to prove it. - @pedamerico

• If you visit Zecmap right now, you’ll see more than 9,000 locations already listed on the map where you can pay with @FlexaHQ. And we’re just getting started. - @ZecMap

• The iOS application has been successfully submitted to the App Store and is currently pending Apple’s approval. - @ZecMap

• The Zcash Contributors Workshop wrapped up today - @favourabidoye

• The grand finale of the @Zcash Contributors Workshop was a big success .- @CQ_Elzz

• I Just learned a few interesting things about #Zcash from the @Zcash contributors workshop. - @official_omaah_

• If the government controls your financial data, you aren’t truly safe. Most people think all crypto is private, but standard transactions are public. ​That’s why Zero-Knowledge technology matters. - @Abrahampelumi7

• Privacy is for everyone, and for any chain 🛡- @noir_wallet

• The Noir Wallet Team has applied to attend Zcon7 - @noir_wallet

• Noir Wallet is now integrated on @rhea_finance X Chain To support @Zcash native transaction - @noir_wallet

• Noir Wallet will add full support for the new pool when Ironwood activates. - @noir_wallet

• Noir Wallet Update - Post NU 6.2 - @noir_wallet

• Noir has partnered with @ZcashNames to build a better UX for transferring ZEC. - @noir_wallet

• What does it mean for a community to own its archive? - @ZkAv_Club

• ok here’s the plan we overlay this map on this map - @zksquirrel

• ZecHub Dashboard out of the shop. - @dismad8

• Earn shielded $ZEC ? Yes, yes you can. - @dismad8

• Here is my video for the ZCG election. We have a rare window to accelerate adoption of Zcash. ZCG can help the ecosystem move faster with focus, accountability, and support for builders. - @paulbrigner

• Zcash $ZEC recognized as a Top 10 protocol. - @DCGco

• Mythos found no serious bugs in $ZEC empirically. 3 teams are formally verifying the circuit mathematically. - @seams5s

• .@jswihart on decentralizing Zcash: “When Zcash was born, one org worked on it. Now it’s many, and more keep coming.” Zcash is just getting started. - @cypherpunk

• .@jswihart on Ironwood: “Ironwood is the next shielded pool, it’s Orchard, but formally verified. Target is mid-to-late July, and we’re way ahead of schedule. - @cypherpunk

• BREAKING: @cozymaximalist is joining ZODL (@zodl_co) to lead content and communications. - @cypherpunk

• @will__mcevoy on real privacy: “Zcash is true cypherpunk privacy: you hold the keys, you can shield, backed by cryptography. - @cypherpunk

• Unstoppable private money at planetary scale. - @cypherpunk

• Should we change how the Zcash dev fund works / is being used? - @cypherpunk

• For reference, 20% of mining rewards go to the dev fund. With ZEC being up >750% year of year, At current ZEC prices, the dev fund is growing by about $112M / year. - @cypherpunk

• @will__mcevoy on Zcash and quantum resistance - @cypherpunk

• .@mert: “Tachyon will be formally verified and use a completely different circuit arithmetic. As close to mathematically perfect as you can get a ZK protocol. - @cypherpunk

• .@Snowden: “Zcash really does the best in this space with their shielded transactions. - @cypherpunk

• By the way: Zcash is privacy by default as well. Transparency is opt-in through viewing keys or by using the transparent pool. - @cypherpunk

• JUST IN: Ironwood consensus rules are finalized, Zcash dev orgs have collectively agreed on the specific changes to be made. - @cypherpunk

• Surveillance money is actively being encrypted. - @cypherpunk

• Real migration flow against the Ironwood testnet state machine, using @KeystoneWallet on @vizorwallet! You only scan one QR code, and it splits your note balances + pre-signs migration txs. - @zkDragon

• Every proof in a paper? Every high level goal you want a protocol to satisfy? It can be proven* Your real circuit code. Your exact hashing rules for your ZKP verifier. - @zkDragon

• Quantum Recoverability - @seppmos

• Privacy is The Last PVE - @seppmos

• Crosslink adds a Proof-of-Stake finality layer on top of Zcash’s existing Proof-of-Work chain. - @seppmos

• Anyone can fork the code, but nobody can fork the values. - @seppmos

• Finally got Zebra fully synced on mainnet after a lot of patience 😭🦓 Next stop: connecting it into Nozy wallet experiments. - @okiridonald

• The focus on execution, adoption, and awareness really resonated with me. - @okiridonald

• Win 1ZEC by building your Top 25 Zcon playlist - @okiridonald

• Got my Nozy wallet connected and fully synced against my self-hosted Zebra setup. - @okiridonald

• Nozywallet was mentioned in today’s arborist call for implementing the Dynamic fee. - @LadaleLowo

• The ZEC Exploit That Changes Everything - @LadaleLowo

• A zkSNARK is an encrypted identity. a face the world doesn’t get to read - @zksnarks_

• Happy Democracy Day 🇳🇬🛡️ - @ZcashNigeria

• The Zcash Lagos Meetup at the Student Arcade was an absolute success. - @glow_meta

• Fact of the Week. - @ZcashIND

• Zcash India Live #03 Privacy, ZK Proofs & The Future - @ZcashIND

• ZKRadio in Berlin!!! - @zkradioz

• If you’ve been building, posting, educating, coding, creating, or simply showing up for $ZEC … we see you - @zksnarks_

• What’s going on with Zcash? feat @jswihart (Bitcoin Takeover Podcast S17 E28) - @Vladcostea

• Going live with @jswihart in 3 hours! Join the chat if you have any questions - @Vladcostea

• Privacy Day is Coming - @BTCTKVR

• Quick update on the last ~48 hours of Zcash Ironwood! - @ebfull

• Update: The various organizations and protocol developers mentioned have agreed on the specific consensus rule changes for Ironwood, after settling the finer details. - @ebfull

• If you think you had a dizzying week as a Zcasher, imagine being a Bitcoiner - @ebfull

• Zcash will prove you can remove fatal inflation risk with formal verification and simplicity or panopticon is the future. - @MindsFiction

• It was a masterclass in how to handle a security incident. - @CounDeskPodcast

• Anyone who remembers Bitcoin NerdMiner? I used Fable to build Zcash one for me. - @lukaskorba

• Zcash is like Bitcoin, but with encryption, with privacy. - @will__mcevoy

• Privacy is becoming more and more valuable in the age of surveillance. - @will__mcevoy

• Important point here. It’s not just about companies. It’s about every American. Using transparent, non-private blockchains is one of the most blatant national security vulnerabilities. - @will__mcevoy

• AI reads all of your transactions. Zcash encrypts all of them. The more capable AI becomes, the more valuable privacy becomes. - @will__mcevoy

• @mert on why he believes in Zcash - @will__mcevoy

• We will be ready at @Gemini for Ironwood - @erickuhn19

• Optional privacy is true freedom. Mandatory privacy is enslavement. - @zectrillionaire

• Move $ZEC from Orchard to the Ironwood pool. Stay tuned - @keystonewallet

• This grant (by @peacemongerZ) has been 1 important building stone - without it Zcash likely wouldve had much harder times imo - @zerodartz

• ⚡️ UPDATE: Zcash has finalized the Ironwood upgrade, targeting a late July launch. - @Cointelegraph

• It won’t be long before we meet up on our #Live stream to talk about #ZingoPC and @ZcashNames 🏷️ We look forward to having you join the conversation - @ZingoLabs

• Join the next Crosslink Feature Net Workshop hosted by @shieldedlabs on the Zcash Global Discord! - @ZingoLabs

• Zingo Mobile 2.0.20 is now available! - @ZingoLabs

• In this live session, we’ll explore the latest features of Zingo PC, including integration with @ZcashNames to simplify and remember private transactions. - @ZingoLabs

• We’re making privacy as normal as names - @ZcashNames

• Safety first - @ZcashNames

• One of the best ways to understand how your ZcashName works for receiving and sending shielded ZEC is to join the beta using your Edge Wallet. - @yoditarzk

• Sending and receiving $ZEC will be much easier with @ZcashNames. Get your @ZcashName before it’s taken - @thebitboi12

• Team SWAG bags are packed, as we get ready to fly to Berlin Blockchain Week for The @Zcash Blockspäti. - @zreadymouse

• Precisely | Network status - @ZcashNames

• I think people are drawing parallels with Ethereum. Zcash is different. - @yoditarzk

• We’re proud to be the first wallet to bring Zcash Names support to users! - @edgewallet

• Last week at IBW, I linked up with the @Zcash x @ZcashTR team - @cryptacobra

• More work needs to be done to expand the use of Zcash in everyday life. - @Batuzec

• These elections are truly very important. Get to know the candidates, ask questions through the forum, and then cast your vote. - @Batuzec

• More exchanges list #Zcash! And we tell you about it in this May summary episode - @zcastEsp

• Congratulations, @thecodebuffet! In our May summary, we talked a bit about this new challenge and achievement. - @zcastEsp

• Make a test transaction! Security when using your $ZEC - @zcastEsp

• Don’t miss our interview with @Edicksonjga! Set your reminder, and win your POAP! - @zcastEsp

• About the closure of #Zcash’s X account in Spanish - @zcastEsp

• We’re waiting for more of this! The global #Zcash community continues to expand, and we tell you about it in our latest episode. - @zcastEsp

• Freedom and Privacy for ALL South Africans - @Zcash_SA

• The Zcash Community Advisory Panel (ZCAP) has officially launched the voting process to select two new members for the Zcash Community Grants (ZCG) committee. - @ZcashTR

• Should Zcash’s Dev Fund Model Change? - @ZcashTR

• Zcash Z3 Updates Everyone’s hard at work! - @ZcashTR

• Zcash Community Grants Meeting Minutes - @ZcashTR

• Noir Wallet Update | Post NU 6.2 - @ZcashTR

• The candidacy process for the June ZCG elections has officially come to an end! - @ZcashTR

• He loves some risk. He is a gambling man - @ZcashTR

• Zcash Core Update - @ZcashTR

• ZODL Weekly Updates - @ZcashTR

• Ironwood Update! - @zcashbrazil

• Zebra Talk LIVE | 06/17 at 7 PM on YouTube and X. - @zcashbrazil

• Attention ZCAP Members! - @zcashbrazil

• Zcon Voices 2 brought together community, technology, and important conversations about the future of financial privacy in Brazil. - @zcashbrazil

• Privacy is an essential layer of the digital infrastructure of the future. - @tokennation_io

• Zcash Brasil made its presence felt at @tokennation_io 2026 | Privacy as a right. Education as a path. Community as a foundation. - @zcashbrazil

• Follow all relevant Zcash events so far - @rafapuerari

• Most impactful thing in web3 I’ve done since I joined the club: added CipherPay to the @joinwebzero merch store. - @sachalansky

• @Zcash has finally revealed the details of the update that will resolve the biggest crisis in its recent history, and honestly, the solution is more interesting than the problem. - @rafaelando__

• Zona Z 🧠 - Edition 40 with @AAmandita_ Good and Evil - Understanding How We Relate to What We Consider Good and Bad - @zcashbrazil

• ZEC Insider | Community Call - @zcashbrazil

• You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be curious. Privacy. Community. Financial freedom. Welcome. - @ZcashEastAfrica

• Zcash East Africa Thread Contest is LIVE! Think you can explain privacy, financial freedom, or Zcash in a compelling way? Now’s your chance. - @ZcashEastAfrica

• Issue 22 of Zcash News from ZecHub! - @ZcashArabia

• The foundation provides Zcon7 grants for important contributors to the community! Covers up to 1000 US dollars of travel costs, 4 nights accommodation + transfer to/from CUN airport - @ZcashArabia

• Sign up and predict now 100% free zcasharabia.xyz/worldcup No fees and no deposit required, with prizes for the top performers. - @ZcashArabia

• Privacy is bigger than any single project. - @ZcashGH

• Privacy Freedom - @DashNews_NG

• Collaboration will always beat an unhealthy competition - @DashNews_NG

• Get started with zcash by simply downloading the @zodl_app wallet from the play store or apple store. - @treyx_im

• 8 Days Until The @ZCASH BlocksPati Berlin. Three days of chaos from the very moment you walk through the door. - @joinwebzero

• Zcash Pool History - @BTCTKVR

• Free tickets while they last - @joinwebzero

• Core Upgrade Summary - @zcashkorea

• This is the 3-year Zcash Hash rate. - @zcashkorea

• I’m quietly walking down that path, little by little, without anyone knowing. $ZEC - @Insightnerd

• Josh Swihart on BitcoinTakeover Podcast - @VladC

• When this system is fully built, where does the power reside? - @the_zero

• Zcash Protocol Reviewed with Mythos - @aquietinvestor

• Zcash BattleCard - Your Transactions Aren’t Meant for an Audience - @Balor44

• Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Human Governance - @the_zero

• Think we should get more data! I love everyone who runs a node. Here is mine, mileage may vary. - @dismad

• Introducing the PGPZ Community Site for Zcash Policy Engagement - @paulbrigner

• Should we change how we use the Dev Fund? - @zooko

• Palmer for ZCG (Jun 2026) - @Palmer

• June ZCG Election: Nomination Period Closed, Need Questions for Candidates & New Format Announcement - @FPF

• Monte Zecret: A Desktop Wallet for Zcash in Rust Instead of Tweets - @topcrypto

• Encrypted Spaces — Research preview

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