But they cannot use the “ZCASH” name or logo to brand thier fork since it’s Trademarked for exclusive use by Zerocoin Electric Coin Company LLC: https://z.cash/trademark-policy
But you have the Zcash logo and ZEC name on your software which is likely against Zcashs Trademarks. CC @joshs
The trademark currently includes both the name “Zcash” as well as the Zcash logo and is currently registered or pending registration in the United States, European Union and approximately 10 other jurisdictions. Additionally, the word “ZEC” is now protected in some locations.
I would strongly suggest coming up with a new name/logo that isn’t likely to confuse a consumer in the marketplace to avoid legal issues.
ZEC is the exchange ticker symbol for Zcash as you know. Why else would you choose Bitzec other than to be similar to the Zcash ticker? Also note that many places in your GitHub Repo still have the Zcash name as well.
The image above is from your console splash screen from your GitHub Repo and has the Zcash logo.
I don’t work for Zcash Company, but they have been notified of this thread.
You might be right ,… there are still 2 major things that differ from zcash . 1.groth16 proof verifications from the beginning ( no sprout bug in the past, only on the sapling mpc)
2. Blockreward decreases every month
(3. Max supply is much higher , that would cause an near 0 transaction fee )