I’ve been working on a structured curriculum with @ZecHub team, aimed at onboarding and training developers into the Zcash ecosystem, with a strong focus on Privacy tech and zero-knowledge systems
The goal is simple:
Raise a new generation of Zcash developers in emerging regions
Right now, there is a noticeable gap: there are little to no developers deeply skilled in zk-proofs and privacy-preserving systems in emerging regions like Africa. At the same time, the demand and relevance of privacy tech in the region continues to grow especially with a country like Nigeria becoming one of the top adopters of crypto-centric applications
Africa is a high-potential region but without native developers, adoption will remains limited.
What I’m Building
A curriculum which is designed as an intensive program that takes developers from:
- Blockchain fundamentals
- Zcash architecture & zk-SNARKs
- Running nodes and interacting with the network
- All the way to building real applications and contributing to open source
You can check the curriculum here
It’s heavily hands-on and builder-focused, with outcomes like:
- Zcash-integrated apps
- Payment tools
- Privacy-focused products
- First-time open-source contributions
Call for Zcash Engineers & Contributors
To make this truly impactful, I’m looking to collaborate with:
- Zcash engineers
- Rust developers familiar with Zcash tooling
- Zk/cryptography enthusiasts
- Contributors willing to mentor or support sessions
Support could look like:
- Guest sessions or workshops
- Code reviews / mentorship
- Guidance on best practices in privacy-preserving development
- Helping shape real-world use cases
Why This Matters
If we want to see broader adoption of privacy tech, we need to:
- Invest in developer education
- Build local technical capacity
- Enable builders who understand both context and technology
If this resonates with you or you’d like to contribute or give a feedback I’d love to connect and collaborate.
Let’s grow the Zcash ecosystem together
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Virtual Zcash Developer Workshop
Hello everyone 
I’m excited to share an initiative focused on one key goal:
Raising more developers within the Zcash
To address the current gap in developer onboarding and contribution, I’ll be hosting a 6-7 week virtual Zcash Developer Workshop designed to take participants from learning → building → contributing.
Why This Matters
Zcash has strong privacy technology, but ecosystem growth depends heavily on developers who can build and contribute.
From observation:
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Learning resources are often fragmented
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There’s no clear structured pathway for new developers
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Many interested developers don’t make it to the building stage
This workshop is designed to solve that.
What This Workshop Covers
The program is structured and hands-on, covering:
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Zcash fundamentals & privacy architecture
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Shielded transactions & zk-SNARKs
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Running and interacting with nodes (zcashd, zebrad)
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SDKs & APIs (Zingolib, Lightwallet API)
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Building real applications (wallets, payment tools, etc.)
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Introduction to open-source contribution
What Participants Will Do
This is not just theory.
Participants will:
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Build real Zcash-based applications
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Work through guided development tasks
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Collaborate with other developers
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Move toward contributing to the ecosystem
Program Details
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Start Date: May 18th, 2026
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Duration: 6-7 weeks
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Format: 100% Virtual
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Sessions: 3x per week (live + hands-on)
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Audience: Developers (all levels welcome)
Expected Outcomes
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20–30 trained developers per cohort
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Functional Zcash-based projects
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Increased open-source participation
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Increased Innovative submissions for the upcoming Hackathon
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Stronger developer pipeline for the ecosystem
Bigger Vision
Beyond the workshop, the goal is to:
Build a structured developer funnel for Zcash
This includes:
Call for Feedback & Collaboration
I’d love input from the community on:
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Curriculum relevance and technical depth
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Recommended tools/resources to include
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Opportunities for mentorship
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Potential repos/projects participants can contribute to
Also open to collaboration from both individuals and groups.
Register for the Workshop
Register here
Closing Thought
If we want more adoption,
we need more builders.
If we want more builders,
we need a system to train them.
This workshop is a step in that direction.
Looking forward to your feedback 
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Zcash Developer Workshop – Onboarding Call
Hello everyone
As we prepare to kick off the upcoming virtual Zcash Developer Workshop, we’ll be hosting an onboarding call for all registered participants.
This session is designed to help participants:
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Understand the structure of the 7-week workshop
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Get familiar with the tools and technologies we’ll be using
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Learn what to expect throughout the program
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Prepare their development environment before sessions begin
The workshop focuses on onboarding developers to Zcash through structured, hands-on learning in privacy-preserving technologies and real-world application development.
Onboarding Call Details
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Date: May 16th, 2026
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Time: 7 PM UTC+1
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Venue: Google Meet
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Format: Virtual
This will also be an opportunity for participants to meet fellow developers, ask questions, and begin engaging with the broader Zcash builder community.
Looking forward to meeting the participants there 
A huge thanks to @ZecHub for their constant support
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