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Donating with Zcash

Free2Z lets supporters make direct, peer-to-peer donations to creators using Zcash. The wallet and address type determine transaction visibility and any network fee; Free2Z does not take a commission from the wallet transfer.

To make a donation using Zcash, supporters can navigate to the creator's profile or zPage and click on the "Donate" button. This will bring up a modal with a Zcash tab, which shows the creator's Zcash address and provides a QR code, payment URI, and copy-paste function to easily input the address into their Zcash wallet. Once the address is entered, supporters can choose the amount of Zcash they want to donate, and then complete the transaction using their Zcash wallet.

Donate with Zcash

Zcash supports shielded transactions, which can hide transaction details from the public blockchain. Free2Z does not intermediate a direct wallet transfer, but privacy depends on the address type, wallet, and network settings you choose; a donation is not automatically anonymous in every configuration.

Some Zcash wallets support encrypted memos, but the Free2Z donation widget does not provide a general supporter-entered message field. The widget's internal memo, when present, is generated by the app; do not assume that a custom message will reach the creator.

Free2Z supplies the creator's address and does not process the direct wallet transfer. Whether a donation is linkable to a sender depends on the addresses and wallet options used. If a wallet sends an encrypted memo, the recipient can read it; profile donations and transparent-address payments do not include a supporter-entered memo through this widget.

By donating with Zcash, supporters can send direct support from their wallet. The privacy and security of the payment depend on the wallet and address type selected.

Steps​

To make a donation using Zcash, follow these steps:

  • Have a Zcash wallet with Zcash
  • Navigate to the creator's zPage or profile page on Free2Z
  • Click on the "Donate" button to open the donation widget
  • Select the "Zcash" tab
  • Get the creator's address in your wallet via one of:
    • QRCode
    • Payment URI link
    • Copy-paste
  • Then, in your wallet,
    • Enter the amount you would like to donate
    • Do not expect a supporter-entered message field in the Free2Z donation widget
    • Send!

Zcash is an open-source cryptocurrency with shielded-transaction features. Those features do not remove wallet or operational risks, so you are responsible for choosing a wallet, protecting your keys, and checking the destination address.

To learn more about Zcash and how it works, visit the Zcash website.

Tips for Donating with Zcash​

  • Make sure you have a Zcash wallet and that it is properly set up and funded before making a donation. Be sure to double-check the Zcash address is sent to the creator.

  • If your wallet supports encrypted memos, review who can read one before sending it; the Free2Z donation widget has no general supporter-entered message field.