# Off Topic Lounge **URL:** https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/off-topic/41.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Joining hearts and prayers for MaríaAlbertina’s health](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/joining-hearts-and-prayers-for-mariaalbertina-s-health/55078)
**Author:** [@Blakiat](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Blakiat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/joining-hearts-and-prayers-for-mariaalbertina-s-health/55078 "2026-03-25T16:07:37Z")
Hello everyone, I want to introduce you to my family member, María Albertina De Freitas Barboza Nobrega. She comes to you today with her heart in her hands and her faith in God, to ask for your financial support to cove… --- ## [ZecLearn.com](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zeclearn-com/53816)
**Author:** [@Batuhan](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Batuhan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zeclearn-com/53816 "2026-03-18T14:32:56Z")
:loudspeaker: Hello Zcash Community, We are excited to announce that ZecLearn - com will be going live in approximately 20 days! It’s a pleasure to share this project with all of you. :magnifying\_glass\_tilted\_left: … --- ## [I'm a gamer – The video games thread](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/im-a-gamer-the-video-games-thread/45571)
**Author:** [@crab](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/crab)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/im-a-gamer-the-video-games-thread/45571 "2026-03-18T10:15:24Z")
Do you play video games? What game are you playing currently and what game are you eagerly anticipating? I’m currently playing Red Dead Redemption 2, which I consider to be a masterpiece. --- ## [What’s something you use every day that you don’t really understand anymore?](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-s-something-you-use-every-day-that-you-don-t-really-understand-anymore/54652)
**Author:** [@zilk](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/zilk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-s-something-you-use-every-day-that-you-don-t-really-understand-anymore/54652 "2026-03-11T11:23:57Z")
I could say that mine is modern search. --- ## [\[DeGoogle\] Motorola partners with GrapheneOS for future phones](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/degoogle-motorola-partners-with-grapheneos-for-future-phones/54873)
**Author:** [@fireice\_uk](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/fireice_uk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/degoogle-motorola-partners-with-grapheneos-for-future-phones/54873 "2026-03-03T17:49:57Z")
--- ## [Ethereum has updated its roadmap](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/ethereum-has-updated-its-roadmap/54821)
**Author:** [@Siegfried](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Siegfried)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/ethereum-has-updated-its-roadmap/54821 "2026-02-27T08:33:33Z")
Recently, the EF published its new roadmap. Justin Drake also gave a virtual presentation at the Ethereum Engineering Group called Ethereum’s Lean Execution roadmap 2026 to 2030. While some parts of this have been discu… --- ## [What video or mobile games do you like playing?](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-video-or-mobile-games-do-you-like-playing/54736)
**Author:** [@zilk](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/zilk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-video-or-mobile-games-do-you-like-playing/54736 "2026-02-19T13:42:28Z")
I’ve been playing Call of Duty Mobile since 2021 --- ## [Discord wants your picture](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/discord-wants-your-picture/54639)
**Author:** [@ZealWizard](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ZealWizard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/discord-wants-your-picture/54639 "2026-02-13T15:52:19Z")
--- ## [OpenClaw](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/openclaw/54527)
**Author:** [@Siegfried](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Siegfried)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/openclaw/54527 "2026-02-10T18:47:17Z")
Over the past couple of days, I have been fascinated by some of the productivity gains people claim to have using OpenClaw. While this system suffers from massive prompt injection risks and the current generation of mode… --- ## [Don’t Miss Updates on the Zcash Forum](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/don-t-miss-updates-on-the-zcash-forum/54416)
**Author:** [@Batuhan](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Batuhan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/don-t-miss-updates-on-the-zcash-forum/54416 "2026-01-23T02:20:24Z")
Hello everyone, I’m normally an active forum user and I truly encourage everyone to use the Zcash Forum and stay engaged. However, if you can’t check the forum every minute, we have some good news :blush: Through the h… --- ## [What article are you reading?](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-article-are-you-reading/54410)
**Author:** [@ola\_olu](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ola_olu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-article-are-you-reading/54410 "2026-01-22T14:49:33Z")
I read a substantial amount of articles each week. I believe that well-written web articles should be shared and passed on. Here are 2 articles that has recently left me staring at a long distant for long periods of t… --- ## [I am back](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/i-am-back/52293)
**Author:** [@dontbeevil](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/dontbeevil)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/i-am-back/52293 "2026-01-09T23:13:43Z")
After a long break away from Zcash. I’m now back!. If you still remember me on this forum, come say hi :slight\_smile: --- ## [Is Monero’s anonymity Broken?](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/is-monero-s-anonymity-broken/41367)
**Author:** [@Blazin8888](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Blazin8888)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/is-monero-s-anonymity-broken/41367 "2026-01-09T23:08:46Z")
Found an interesting post on Hive about XMRs anonymity being weakened due to the fact it’s vulnerable to Sybil attacks. How much truth is there to this? “ All currently known non-centralized anonymity set mixing technol… --- ## [What email client do you use?](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-email-client-do-you-use/45760)
**Author:** [@crab](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/crab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-email-client-do-you-use/45760 "2026-01-09T22:48:11Z")
With Microsoft pushing New Outlook on everyone, I thought it was a good time to “shop around” for a new email client. Mozilla Thunderbird still exists and is a thing. I’m not sure I like it. And then I remembered that t… --- ## [Merry Christmas!](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/merry-christmas/49823)
**Author:** [@ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/merry-christmas/49823 "2026-01-09T22:24:59Z")
Hello everybody Merry Christmas!!! We are like a family, a community, sharing ideas, thoughts, sometimes there is some disagreement, as happens in every family. We have all nationalities, religions, I understand those… --- ## [A Personal Message to the Zcash Community](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/a-personal-message-to-the-zcash-community/54074)
**Author:** [@Batuhan](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Batuhan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/a-personal-message-to-the-zcash-community/54074 "2025-12-31T20:23:19Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Batuhan. When I joined the Zcash community in 2024, I was genuinely excited. In a time when the need for privacy has become so critical — especially considering inflation and digital security … --- ## [Zcash — Privacy is Freedom](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-privacy-is-freedom/53101)
**Author:** [@Batuhan](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Batuhan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-privacy-is-freedom/53101 "2025-12-30T21:16:39Z")
From the beginning, it wasn’t just code — it was conviction. Every upgrade, every improvement, every idea was driven by one purpose: to make privacy accessible to everyone. Zcash continues to move quietly, powerfully… --- ## [Worth tracking](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/worth-tracking/53950)
**Author:** [@zancas](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/zancas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/worth-tracking/53950 "2025-12-21T03:44:57Z")
--- ## [“Global Call for Support for Ufuk’s Treatment”](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/global-call-for-support-for-ufuk-s-treatment/53739)
**Author:** [@Batuhan](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Batuhan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/global-call-for-support-for-ufuk-s-treatment/53739 "2025-12-08T21:07:57Z")
Hello Zcash Community, I’m reaching out on behalf of a young man named Ufuk, whose life changed forever after a tragic diving accident that left him 97% disabled and paralyzed from the neck down. He cannot use his hands… --- ## [What are you Thankful For?](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-are-you-thankful-for/53515)
**Author:** [@Lowo88](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Lowo88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/what-are-you-thankful-for/53515 "2025-11-27T20:04:14Z")
I’m thankful for the support Zcash gives to us on the community forum. :grin: --- ## [Zcasher tragic life stupid story](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcasher-tragic-life-stupid-story/52684)
**Author:** [@alexpros87](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/alexpros87)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 11:11am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcasher-tragic-life-stupid-story/52684 "2025-10-28T11:11:02Z")
Hi All, My name is Alexander D. I was born in Sweden but moved to Poland my mom and brother when I was 10. I graduated collage in like 2011 with a masters degree in marketing management in Olsztyn (Poland). Never work… --- ## [Setting up a secure environment in Linux](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/setting-up-a-secure-environment-in-linux/52432)
**Author:** [@ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/setting-up-a-secure-environment-in-linux/52432 "2025-10-11T18:05:57Z")
I’m setting up my newest secure Linux environment to run the Ywallet and Zingo wallets. If anyone wants to help me, I’ll install Debian 13 and do this: #!/bin/bash # ====================================================… --- ## [How do I tell my family that I own cryptocurrencies?](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/how-do-i-tell-my-family-that-i-own-cryptocurrencies/52211)
**Author:** [@ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/how-do-i-tell-my-family-that-i-own-cryptocurrencies/52211 "2025-09-19T09:45:57Z")
I only have Zcash, but no one knows I have cryptocurrencies. I declare Zcash on my income tax return. I don’t know how to tell my family I have cryptocurrencies. I’m afraid this information will leak and others will know… --- ## [Introducing Zcash Radio!](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/introducing-zcash-radio/52100)
**Author:** [@shieldedmark](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/shieldedmark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/introducing-zcash-radio/52100 "2025-09-16T17:06:26Z")
So I figured out a good use for this whole “vibe coding” thing… …and that’s making fun little apps to make the Zcash community smile! To that end, I introduce to you: Zcash Radio. It scrapes YouTube links from the lege… --- ## [\[OUT NOW\] "Anon" - More Zcash-coded Music](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/out-now-anon-more-zcash-coded-music/50918)
**Author:** [@shieldedmark](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/shieldedmark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/out-now-anon-more-zcash-coded-music/50918 "2025-05-30T07:08:03Z")
Zeeps, Is #privacycore a thing? I’m releasing a new ambient track on April 25 called The Shielded Pool under the artist name The Intelligence Community. Composed as a meditation on Zcash’s privacy layer, it’s part shi… --- ## [Buy zcash using coinbase](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/buy-zcash-using-coinbase/50849)
**Author:** [@ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/buy-zcash-using-coinbase/50849 "2025-04-15T02:53:17Z")
I have never used coinbase. I would like to understand how I can buy zcash using coinbase. Could someone recommend me a video or tutorial that explains everything from how to buy to how to withdraw coins to a wallet? --- ## [I am impressed here on the forum](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/i-am-impressed-here-on-the-forum/49048)
**Author:** [@ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/ceb9ceb4ceb9cf89cf84)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/i-am-impressed-here-on-the-forum/49048 "2025-04-09T00:19:53Z")
The more I read the posts here on the forum, the more I realize that I have a lot to learn. There are many intelligent people here, above average. Sometimes I read posts and I can’t understand them, there are so many co… --- ## [Zerotrail: Zcash’s Privacy-Focused Interactive Information and Entertainment Platform](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zerotrail-zcash-s-privacy-focused-interactive-information-and-entertainment-platform/50418)
**Author:** [@Batuhan](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Batuhan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zerotrail-zcash-s-privacy-focused-interactive-information-and-entertainment-platform/50418 "2025-03-29T00:38:53Z")
Hello everyone, Zcash Community. I’ve created this topic to gather feedback on an idea. For those who don’t know me, I am part of the Zcash Turkey team, and we are actively operating in Turkey. You can see our latest pr… --- ## [Why big tech can legally experiment on us](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/why-big-tech-can-legally-experiment-on-us/50623)
**Author:** [@Shawn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Shawn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/why-big-tech-can-legally-experiment-on-us/50623 "2025-03-15T14:53:25Z")
New video from Zcash Media just released: --- ## [The Curse of Innovation (article)](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-curse-of-innovation-article/50477)
**Author:** [@artkor](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/artkor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 7:50am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-curse-of-innovation-article/50477 "2025-03-01T07:50:21Z")
The Curse of Innovation It is commonly believed that a breakthrough idea capable of significantly improving lives will likely bring enormous profits to its creators. However, reality is much harsher: most startups with … [Previous page](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/off-topic/41.md) [Next page](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/off-topic/41.md?page=2)