Hello Zcash Community,
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I want to share my journey and experiences within the Zcash community so far, including some of my accomplishments and ongoing projects.
My Journey with Zcash
I discovered Zcash in early 2021, marking the beginning of my cryptocurrency adventure and investing in crypto journey stock was always my thing but. As I researched, I was immediately drawn to Zcash capped supply of 21 million similar to Bitcoin and its focus on privacy. That combination resonated deeply with me, and I quickly became a fan of Zcash.
Fast forward to today, I’ve been a member of ZECHUB DAO for over a year and joined ZAC in November 2024. Now, halfway through 2025, I’m sharing my story on the Zcash forum. Zcash is the longest-held crypto asset in my Ywallet, and I have no plans to sell my ZEC token my wallet is a long-term commitment, hopefully for life.
Living outside Irl or the crypto space isn’t in my immediate plans; my goal is to contribute to creating the perfect privacy-focused digital currency a truly private internet money for everyone. It’s a genuine blessing to be part of this ecosystem. I’ve researched many well-known cryptocurrencies, and Zcash was my first love, with Cosmos coming second my “mistress,” as I humorously call it. Cosmos was the last crypto I explored during my early due diligence days. When I learned that Zcash had a connection with Cosmos ecosystem even if it’s not true something wanted my attention on ATOM, I knew it was something special and dove down that rabbit hole to the point of no return.
Being part of the Zcash community has broadened my understanding of privacy and given me new perspectives I didn’t have before. Running for a position on the Zcash Foundation board was a valuable experience, helping me get more involved and connect with the community including the more underground members. My hope is to continue contributing and someday become a Zcash Foundation member or even join the ECC team.
Current Projects and Future Plans
I’m excited to have set up my Zebra node on the testnet with the help of Dismad it’s a significant milestone for me. Watching Zcash testnet miners create new blocks and validate transactions in real-time is incredible. Moving forward, I plan to run my own Zebra node as an active participant in the Zcash testnet ecosystem.
Additionally, I have a project related to NEAR, from the NEAR x ZCASH hackathon. Although I faced some challenges due to Windows compatibility, progress is now steady. I plan to utilize one of my Zebra nodes to host my project once I finish integrating the remaining features with the NEAR smart contract. You can check out the project here: GitHub - Lowo88/Zedrigrade-virtual-pet: A cutting-edge virtual pet application that combines the power NEAR a game with cryptocurrency market awareness and NEAR AI agent integration. The project features a virtual pet (Zedrigrade) whose well-being is tied to user interactions, cryptocurrency market conditions, and AI-driven responses.. feedback please.
I’ve also forked Zcash to develop a fully privacy-preserving stablecoin. The project is still in brainstorming stages, but I’ll update the community on my progress once I push it to GitHub.
Thank you for your support and for being part of this incredible community. I look forward to contributing more and growing alongside all of you.
