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Peer-to-Peer Donations with Zcash 🛡️💰

Free2Z lets creators publish a Zcash address for direct peer-to-peer donations. The wallet transfer is outside Free2Z's payment processing, but privacy depends on the address and wallet options selected by the sender and creator.

Why Zcash? 🤔​

Zcash supports transparent and shielded address types. Shielded transactions can hide transaction details from the public blockchain, but not every transaction is shielded and no wallet can remove every operational risk.

🛡️ Privacy Matters

Zcash can provide strong privacy when both sides use compatible shielded addresses and a wallet that supports them. It does not guarantee that a sender's identity is hidden from a recipient or from every observer. Check the address type before paying, and treat an encrypted memo as readable by its recipient. Free2Z does not process the direct wallet transfer.

How it Works ⚙️​

For Creators:​

  • Simply Post Your Zcash Address: No "connecting" wallets here. Just add your own Zcash public address to your Free2Z profile and you're set. Start receiving support directly to your wallet from your supporters all over the world.

For Supporters:​

  • Support Directly: Use the creator's Zcash address to send support from your wallet without a Free2Z login. Whether the transaction is shielded or publicly visible depends on the address type and wallet settings.

Transaction Completion:​

  • Direct, Then Confirmed: The donation hits the creator's Zcash address directly. Review the transaction privacy provided by your wallet before sending.
💌 Encrypted Memos

Some Zcash wallets support encrypted memos. The recipient can read a memo, and the Free2Z donation widget does not provide a general supporter-entered message field.

Benefits of Using Zcash for Donations 🎉​

  • Wallet-Selected Privacy: Shielded addresses can hide transaction details from the public chain; transparent addresses cannot.
  • No-Frills Simplicity for Creators: Post an address, receive support, and voila!
  • No-Frills Simplicity for Supporters: Send support directly from your wallet, no login needed. Check what your address type reveals.
  • Encrypted Memos: Some Zcash wallets support encrypted memos; the donation widget does not provide a general supporter-entered message field.

Get Started 🚀​

Creators, add a Zcash address to your Free2Z profile to receive direct support. Supporters, choose a Zcash wallet here and review its address and privacy controls before sending. Head to Free2Z to kickstart the adventure!