This format makes it easier to stay in the loop even if you can’t catch the live sessions or YouTube recordings because of time zones or a packed schedule.
You’ll find highlights from open proposals, collaborations, and other ongoing projects in this update, with a full recap coming in the next meeting notes.
Thanks for following along and staying connected with what’s happening around the ZecHub community!
📋 DAO Proposals Under Review
Luma Calendar Management Renewal
Proposal by: UnkowZork
Request: Annual calendar management continuation
The community discussed the renewal of Zcash’s Luma calendar management. While the calendar serves as a valuable resource for tracking ecosystem events, DAO members raised concerns about consistency and visibility.
Key feedback:
Calendar updates should follow a structured schedule (weekly at minimum).
Better communication needed through Discord and X/Twitter.
Community members requested clearer submission processes for events.
The calendar has inspired other crypto communities to create similar resources.
Highlight: The calendar aggregates events from multiple language communities (Spanish, Portuguese, etc.) into one centralized resource.
Zcash Ukraine Community Support
Proposal by: Beyond
Updated request: $400/month (changed from 1 ZEC/month)
The proposal aims to maintain Zcash presence in Ukraine, a region with high crypto adoption. Discussion centered on output quality and visibility.
Community concerns:
Need for more native language content.
Better documentation of activities outside Telegram.
Most activity happens in Telegram groups, limiting visibility.
Positive note: A dedicated Zcash Ukraine website has been created.
Debate point: Should the community encourage migration from Telegram to more privacy-focused platforms like Signal?
Elzz - Global Ambassador (February-April)
Proposal by: Elzz
Duration: 3 months
Status: Positive community feedback
Elzz presented an ambitious 3-month plan for Q1 2024, receiving strong support from DAO members.
Key initiatives:
Zcash Partnership: Developing ZEC off-ramp to Nigerian Naira.
Scaled Onboarding Events: Moving from small sessions to larger community gatherings.
Content Strategy: Listening to community questions and creating responsive educational content.
Contributor Workshop: Scheduled for February 16-18 (potentially live-streamed)
Highlight: Elzz emphasized that real-world onboarding reveals a critical gap, many people who talk about Zcash online don’t actually know how to use it. One-on-one sessions are proving essential for genuine adoption.
🛠️ Technical Updates
ZEC Bounties Development
The ZecHub core team is building an alternative to Dework with native Zcash payments.
Progress:
Development server purchased and configured.
Testnet testing scheduled for Wednesday.
Will enable native ZEC payments to contributors.
Platform will be available for other projects to use.
Why this matters: Current platforms don’t support native ZEC payments, limiting the ecosystem’s ability to compensate contributors in the currency they’re building for.
Visualizer & Wiki Improvements
The team is refining the Zcash educational visualizer before wider promotion.
Current focus:
Cleaning up titles and capitalization.
Organizing content into Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced sections.
Implementing autoplay between modules.
Adjusting slide durations for better readability.
New feature: The visualizer now automatically progresses to the next module, creating a seamless learning experience.
ZecHub Store Revamp
Timeline: Targeting completion before Zcomm (March)
Updates:
Integrated new Zgo using Zebra 4.0.0 for shielded ZEC payments
Refreshing designs from ZconV era
New designs from Jhei and Monsignore being added
Call to action: Designers are encouraged to submit new merchandise designs for the store.
🎥 Content & Community Growth
Omega - Instagram & TikTok Management
Omega is managing Zcash’s presence on short-form video platforms with promising early results.
Performance:
TikTok showing stronger engagement than Instagram
Currently executing a one-month content plan for February
Planning to submit a 3-month DAO proposal
Strategy recommendation: Post directly from native apps and engage with other crypto content to boost algorithmic visibility.
🦓 My First Zcash - Version 2
Updated documentation sent to ambassadors and contributors (Elzz, Speedfox, T. S., Tripleyou) for review. The team is coordinating translation efforts once English version is finalized.
If you’d like to contribute, meetings are every Monday at 4pm UTC.
🌍 Upcoming Community Events
Dre’s Nigeria Onboarding Event
Date: This Saturday (tomorrow)
Expected attendance: 30-50 people
Location: Nigeria
Event goals:
Address misconceptions about Zcash and privacy
Provide hands-on wallet training
Connect with businesses interested in Zcash integration
Network with Web3 developers
Key insight: Dre discovered through surveys that most people don’t understand Zcash beyond “privacy coin” - they need practical, in-person education.
Support offered:
Graphic design assistance from Kroy
Virtual attendance from ZecHub team
Potential ZEC airdrop for attendees
Recommendation to connect with ZKAV Club for live-streaming guidance
💡 Community Highlights
CrossLink Workshop Rewards
Participants in the recent workshop can now burn their NFT badges to claim physical rewards:
Beanies
Jigsaw puzzles
Shielded Labs mugs
Workshop 4 participants also received badges this week.
🎬 Content Releases
Meile DVPN Community Call: Recording posted Friday
Cake Wallet Integration: New video by Maine
Social shorts: Shorts content for Zcash
Articles: Articles about the ecosystem continued to be published.
Discord Updates: Updates and maintenance on the Discord server are ongoing.
Support: We supported Shielded Labs by recording and editing last Wednesday’s workshop. Recording above.
🗳️ Reminder: Coin-Holder Voting Active
The community coin-holder voting is still live. All community members are encouraged to participate. Reach out to Dismad with questions.
🙏 Community Shoutouts
Special recognition to:
Elzz
- For consistent, high-quality ambassador work and inspiration to other ambassadors
Omegawolf
- For growing Zcash’s short-form video presence
Dre
- For organizing grassroots onboarding in Nigeria
All Global Ambassadors
- Zcash Nigeria, Zcash Brazil, Zcash Español, and others doing the work of privacy education
Everyone who shows up
- Consistency is the foundation of community building
📅 What’s Next
February 16-18: Elzz’s Contributor Workshop
This Saturday: Dre’s Nigeria Onboarding Event
March: Zcomm event (coordination ongoing with Zcash Foundation)
Ongoing: ZEC Bounties testnet testing