1. Goal
Create an educational online course that will help users:
• Understand financial privacy and its importance.
• Learn how Zcash privacy mechanisms work (zk-SNARKs, shielded transactions, viewing keys) .
• Use Zcash securely in real-world scenarios (trading, donations, payroll payments, etc.).
2. Detailed Work Plan
Level 1: Introduction to Financial Privacy
• Why traditional blockchains (Bitcoin, Ethereum) are not private.
• How transaction monitoring and analysis work.
• Overview of regulatory challenges and risks for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.
Level 2: How Zcash Works
• The difference between shielded and transparent transactions .
• zk-SNARKs: how they enable verification without revealing transaction data.
• How to set up and use shielded wallets (YWallet, ZecWallet, Nighthawk).
• Viewing keys: how to verify transactions without exposing balances.
Level 3: Practical Applications of Zcash
• Using Zcash in real life:
• Darknet payments vs. legitimate use cases (journalism, donations, private payrolls).
• Sending and receiving anonymous donations.
• Transferring ZEC via Telegram bots or mobile wallets.
• Integrating Zcash into DeFi:
• Using wrapped ZEC (wZEC) for Ethereum-based DeFi.
• Private swaps via ThorChain.
Level 4: Privacy Auditing and Risk Management
• How to assess the privacy level of your transaction.
• Blockchain analysis tools used by analytics companies (e.g., Chainalysis).
• Best practices to minimize the risk of deanonymization.
3. Voucher System & Rewards
• Participants can earn ZEC grants or vouchers for completing tests.
• Practical challenges with rewards:
• Successfully setting up and executing a shielded transaction.
• Developing a guide on private wallet configuration.
4. Expected Results
• For users:
• 70% of participants will learn how to use shielded transactions.
• 50% will adopt Zcash for everyday use cases.
• For Zcash:
• Increased adoption in censorship-prone regions.
• Development of new tools to enhance ZEC privacy.
5. Additional Notes
• The course can be hosted on an existing platform (Udemy, GitBook, or a dedicated LMS).
• Possible integration with privacy-focused P2P marketplaces where ZEC is used for private payments.
• The author has experience in developing privacy courses in Web3 (Web3Privacy Academy).
This course could help Zcash explain its value proposition and drive broader adoption. What do you think? 
