Hello, we just posted the Zcash Ghana community grant application, please go though it and make your comment, towards making Zcash Ghana a sustainable community project. Thank you.
Hello @ogasky
I appreciate your efforts to promote Zcash in Ghana. Could you please clarify one thing for me? Do you know the person named in the grant application personally?
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@artkor Yes. He was the one that assembled a server for us and installed the Zcash node in it. Thank you
Good! Thanks for the information. I saw your PM as well, but Iβd prefer to discuss this publicly. Iβm just trying to figure out whether I can trust this person or not. It seems he applied for a grant where everything looks perfect, and Iβm trying to understand why he really used such polished AI-generated phrasing in his proposal.
Well, I discussed with him that we are going to run a Zcash Privacy Developers Residency program after the Zcash node was installed on our server, where we build a Zcash Privacy Payment machine, this I have also shared with some Zcash community members online. We have even bought some items for the Zcash Payment machine but I donβt know his current plans and what he applied for.
With this development of trust with him and high conflict of interest, he will be duly replaced with another cloud & security expert with immediate effect to manage our Zcash node & server related activities. Thank you.
I donβt think thatβs necessary. I just wanted to find out more, but I didnβt want to get involved in your internal matters. Thanks
I just saw his application now which has a breach of trust to the ecosystem, also we have had our discussion with him for our future plans and they are part of his application, thus it is a conflict of interest to us, so he has to be replaced with immediate effect.
Thank you sir for bringing this to my notice as it will be addressed without any delay. Thank you
@ogasky at the most recent meeting, ZCG voted to approve this proposal. Congratulations!
To keep the community informed, ZCG requests that you provide monthly updates via the forum in this thread.
Please check your forum inbox for a direct message from FPF with important next steps, including a link to the Milestone Payment Request Form and your unique validation code for submitting payment requests.
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@ZCG Thank you for the approval of this grant. We will keep pushing for the adoption of Zcash across Ghana. Once again thank you.
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Congratulations Zcash Ghana
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July 2026 Report:
1. Zcash Ghana, July 2026 In-Person Meetup
Zcash Ghana Meetup Report**
Date: Monday, 13th July 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Venue: Sunyani University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana.
AFTER EVENT REPORT
Financial Privacy Workshop
Zcash Ghana at University of Energy and Natural Resources.
Event Date: 13th July, 2026
Executive Summary
On 13 July 2026, Zcash Ghana successfully hosted the Financial Privacy Workshop for Sunyani UENR students. A total of 110 students attended. Participants learned about financial privacy, blockchain technology and Zcash, successfully installed the Zcash wallet, and engaged with the Zcash Ghana social media. The workshop achieved its goals of education, onboarding and community growth.
Objectives
Introduce financial privacy; educate students about Zcash; onboard new wallet users; grow the Zcash Ghana community.
Registration
132 registered via luma
Attendance
110 students attended the event.
Key Highlights
β’ 110 students attended.
β’ Zcash wallets installed successfully.
β’ Students followed and interacted with Zcash Ghana social media channels.
β’ High engagement during discussions and demonstrations.
Recommendation
Thereβs more room for adoption as about 90% of the attendees had zero knowledge about Blockchain.
Photos Taken
Here are the photos and Here are the videos
2. Zcash Ghana workshop:
We are working towards having a Zcash Developers Residency Programme for Developers in our community, and thus we have been discussing with some members of the Zcash Ecosystem, and this is the summary of the programme structure we have be able to come up with. However it is still open for more improvement. Thank you.
3. Zcash Ghana Road shows and/or Street Talk shows:
Zcash Ghana was highlighted by the Zcast.
Details in the X post link below:
https://x.com/i/status/2078121040107233775
The English translation is:
βThe @ZcashGH community was very active in June, and weβre sharing all the highlights in this episode: youtu.be/L5vZqfdZvRQβ
Or, you can also say
"The @ZcashGH community had an incredibly active June! Catch all the highlights in this episode: youtu.be/L5vZqfdZvRQ
4. Zcash Ghana X-Space Discussion:
Zcash Ghana (@ZcashGHZcashGH) X-Space Event for July 2026
Date: Sat 04/07/2026
Time: 20:00 GMT+0 (UTC+0)
Topic: Zcash the future of Private Money
Live Listeners: 87
Duration: 47m 25s
Replay Link: https://x.com/i/spaces/1DxLddrbNYMxm
5. Zcash Ghana Community Challenge and Games:
These were done for community engagement and participation with winners emerging,
The X posts links are below:
https://x.com/i/status/2070996587392925733
https://x.com/i/status/2076615804972397014
https://x.com/i/status/2076613693677154805
https://x.com/i/status/2076611561762783733
https://x.com/i/status/2076611230869979319
https://x.com/i/status/2076611131943034986
https://x.com/i/status/2076611058681237936
https://x.com/i/status/2076611045297111142
6. Zcash Ghana contents for social media posts:
https://x.com/i/status/2072586668800967137
https://x.com/i/status/2073501022236868672
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My heart drop seen, I miss this space will tune in to the recording.
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Sure, you can always tune in to the recording and thank you so much for your contributions to the ecosystem.
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August 2026 Report:
1. Zcash Ghana, August 2026 In-Person Meetup
Zcash Ghana Meetup Report**
Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM GMT
Venue: College of Health and Wellbeing, kintampo, Ghana.
Theme: Financial Privacy in the Digital Age with Zcash
Event Overview
Event Title: Zcash Ghana Meetup β College of Health and wellbeing
Theme: Financial Privacy in the Digital Age
Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026
Time: 9:00 AM GMT
Venue: COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Meetup Summary
The Zcash Ghana Meetup was successfully held on Monday, 3rd August 2026, at College of
Health and wellbeing, Kintampo- Ghana. The event was organized to educate participants
about Zcash, financial privacy in the Digital Age, and why privacy matters in this technological dispensation. The meetup attracted a diverse audience including students, Doctors, nurses and lecturers interested in cryptocurrency and decentralized technologies. Participants were introduced to the Zcash ecosystem, learned how shielded transactions work, created Zcash wallets, and joined the Zcash Ghana online communities for continued engagement.
Event Objectives
The objectives of the meetup was to:
- Increase awareness of Zcash and its privacy-preserving technology.
- Educate participants on the importance of financial privacy in the Digital Age .
- Demonstrate the use of shielded transactions.
- Support participants in creating and using Zcash wallets.
- Grow the Zcash Ghana community across social media platforms.
- Encourage ongoing participation in the Zcash ecosystem.
- Introduce the Zcash Developers residency programme to interested individuals.
Attendance
Total Registered Participants on Luma: 45
Total Attendees Present: 60
The attendance exceeded the minimum target of 50 participants.
Program Activities
Opening Session: The event commenced with a welcome address and introduction to the objectives of the meetup.
Introduction to Zcash
Topics covered included:
- The transition from Web1 to Web2 and to Web3
- History of Zcash
- Why financial privacy matters
- Transparent vs Shielded transactions
- The role of privacy in digital finance
- Zcash ecosystem and use cases
Wallet Creation Session
Participants successfully created wallets using:
- Zodl Wallet
Live demonstrations were conducted to guide participants through wallet setup and usage.
Community Engagement
Participants joined and followed:
- Zcash Ghana X (Twitter)
- Zcash Ghana WhatsApp Community
QR codes were provided for easy access.
Interactive Session
A question-and-answer session allowed participants to engage directly and gain deeper
understanding of:
- Privacy technologies
- Cryptocurrency adoption
- Security best practices
- Future opportunities within the Zcash ecosystem
Participant Feedback
Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, as participants appreciated:
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Practical wallet demonstrations
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Clear explanations of financial privacy
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Interactive discussions
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Opportunities to connect with other blockchain enthusiasts
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Many participants expressed interest in future Zcash educational events and workshops.
Challenges Encountered
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Minor delays due to power outages.
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Bad network
These challenges were managed effectively and did not significantly impact the event.Impact and Outcomes
The meetup successfully increased awareness and understanding of Zcash and shielded
payments among participants.Key outcomes include:
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Increased community awareness of financial privacy.
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New wallet users onboarded into the Zcash ecosystem.
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Growth of Zcash Ghanaβs community and social media members.
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Strengthened local blockchain engagement in College of health and wellbeing.
Media Coverage
The event was documented through: -
High-quality photographs
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Video recordings
A summary highlight video was produced for community engagement and future promotion.
2. Zcash Ghana workshop:
We officially announced Zcash Developers Residency Programme for Developers in our community, as contained in this X post. Also we made an open call for volunteer facilitators via this X post. Currently we have gotten facilitators to take modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15 & 16 as we are very hopeful to have more facilitators to handle the others which include modules 11, 12 & 13.
3. Zcash Ghana shows:
Short videos were created by community members showing their Zcash Wallet as shown in the link
We had some members of the Zcash Ecosystem showcased Zcash Ghana activities on their pages too, see the links below
4. Zcash Ghana X-Space Discussion:
Zcash Ghana (@ZcashGH) X-Space Event for August 2026
Date: Sun 09/08/2026
Time: 20:00 GMT+0 (UTC+0)
Topic: From Community to Builders: The Next Phase of Zcash Ghana
Live Listeners: 45
Duration: 1h 4m 50s
Replay Link: https://x.com/i/spaces/1nxeLMyYwEvJX
5. Zcash Ghana Community Challenge and Games:
These were done for community engagement and participation, see photos attached,
6. Zcash Ghana contents for social media posts:
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September 2026 Report:
1. Zcash Ghana, September 2026 In-Person Meetup
Zcash Ghana Meetup Report
Date: Saturday, 12th September 2026
Time: 2:00 PM GMT
Venue: Techiman, AJ Plaza.
Theme: Shielded Payment in Present Economy with Zcash
Here is the link for official announcement on X about this meetup
ZCASH GHANA MEETUP REPORT
Shielded Payment in the Present Economy
Event Title: Zcash Ghana Meetup
Theme: Shielded Payment in the Present Economy
Date: Saturday, 12th September 2026
Time: 2:00 PM GMT
Venue: Techiman, AJ PLAZA, Ghana
Organizer: Abigail Abayaateye
Supported By: Zcash Ghana Community
- Event Overview
The Zcash Ghana Meetup was successfully held on Saturday, 12th September 2026.
The meetup focused on the theme βShielded Payment in the Present Economyβ, with the objective of creating awareness about financial privacy and demonstrating how privacy-preserving technologies can contribute to safer and more user-controlled digital payments.
The event brought together participants interested in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, digital finance, and financial privacy. Participants were introduced to Zcash and its privacy-preserving technology, with particular emphasis on shielded payments and their relevance in todayβs increasingly digital economy.
The meetup also provided an opportunity for participants to interact, ask questions, learn about the Zcash ecosystem, and explore practical ways of using privacy-focused digital payment technology.
- Event Objectives
The objectives of the meetup were to:
1. Increase awareness of Zcash and its privacy-preserving technology.
2. Educate participants on the importance of financial privacy in the present digital economy.
3. Explain the difference between transparent and shielded transactions.
4. Demonstrate how shielded payments can protect sensitive financial information.
5. Introduce participants to practical applications of Zcash and shielded payments.
6. Support participants in creating and using Zcash wallets.
7. Grow the Zcash Ghana community across social media and online platforms.
8. Encourage continued participation in the Zcash ecosystem.
9. Create awareness of opportunities within the broader Zcash ecosystem, including developer and community initiatives.
- Attendance
Total Attendees Present: 55
Participant Categories***
Participants included individuals interested in:
- Cryptocurrency
- Blockchain technology
- Digital payments
- Financial privacy
- Web3 and decentralized technologies
- Zcash and privacy-preserving technologies
- Program Activities
Opening Session
The event commenced with a welcome address and an introduction to the purpose of the meetup.
Participants were introduced to the theme βShielded Payment in the Present Economyβ and the importance of understanding privacy as digital payments continue to become part of everyday economic activity.
Introduction to Zcash
The presentation introduced participants to Zcash and its role within the privacy-focused cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Key topics covered included:
- The evolution from Web1 to Web2 and Web3
- The development and history of Zcash
- The importance of financial privacy
- Transparent versus shielded transactions
- The role of privacy in the present digital economy
- Zcash ecosystem and use cases
- The relevance of shielded payments to individuals and businesses
Shielded Payments in the Present Economy
A major focus of the meetup was understanding why financial privacy matters in todayβs digital economy.
Participants discussed how digital transactions can generate financial information and how privacy-preserving technologies can give users greater control over their financial activity.
The session highlighted potential applications of shielded payments, including:
- Personal digital payments
- Business transactions
- Cross-border payments
- Financial confidentiality
- Protection of sensitive financial information
- Digital commerce
- Community and humanitarian support
Participants were encouraged to consider how privacy-preserving payments could be relevant to Ghana and the wider African digital economy.
Zcash Wallet Demonstration
A practical wallet session was conducted to introduce participants to the process of creating and using a Zcash wallet.
Participants were guided through:
1. Downloading a compatible Zcash wallet (ZODL / Zingo)
2. Creating a wallet
3. Securing the wallet recovery / seed phrase
4. Understanding shielded transactions
The practical demonstration helped participants connect the theoretical discussion about financial privacy with an actual digital payment experience.
Community Engagement
Participants were encouraged to become part of the Zcash Ghana community and continue learning after the meetup.
Participants joined and followed:
- Zcash Ghana X (Twitter)
- Zcash Ghana WhatsApp Community
QR codes and other access points were provided to make it easier for participants to join the respective online communities.
Interactive Session
An interactive question-and-answer session allowed participants to engage directly with the organizers and other attendees.
The discussion covered areas including:
- Financial privacy
- Shielded payments
- Cryptocurrency adoption
- Digital payment security
- Privacy technologies
- Practical applications of Zcash
- The future of digital finance
- Opportunities within the Zcash ecosystem
Participants were encouraged to share their views on whether privacy-preserving payments can play a greater role in Africaβs digital economy.
- KPIs Achievement
KPI - Target - Result
Participant Attendance - 50+
Social Media Follows
Wallet Creations
Photo & Video Cover
Event Report
- Participant Feedback
Feedback from participants was positive.
Participants appreciated:
- The practical explanation of financial privacy
- The demonstration of shielded payments
- The Zcash wallet demonstration
- The interactive nature of the meetup
- The opportunity to learn about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
- The discussion about the future of privacy in digital
- Challenges Encountered
The event encountered some minor challenges, including:
- Minor technical / logistical difficulties
- Network connectivity challenges
These challenges were managed effectively and did not significantly affect the overall success of the meetup.
- Impact and Outcomes
The meetup successfully created awareness and improved participantsβ understanding of financial privacy and shielded payments.
Key outcomes included:
- Increased awareness of Zcash and its privacy technology
- Greater understanding of the importance of financial privacy
- Improved understanding of transparent versus shielded transactions
- Introduction of participants to Zcash wallets
- Onboarding of new participants into the Zcash ecosystem
- Growth and engagement of the Zcash Ghana online community
- Increased awareness of privacy-preserving digital payment solutions
- Strengthened local interest in blockchain and Web3 technologies
The meetup also provided a platform for participants to discuss how financial privacy can become increasingly relevant as digital payments continue to grow across Ghana and Africa.
- Media Coverage
The event was documented through:
- Photographs
- Video recordings
SEE SOME PHOTOS
FULL REPORT LINK:
2. Zcash Ghana workshop:
We packaged the maiden edition of Zcash Privacy Developers Residency Programme in collaboration with ZOERDHUB. It is has participants from Ghana, Nigeria & Togo as Residents Developers and will last for 21 days (3 weeks). See more details in the forum thread posts below:
3. Zcash Ghana shows:
Our brand logo was fully present at the Residency and activities were also amplified by the Gleyo App founder.
4. Zcash Ghana X-Space Discussion:
Zcash Ghana (@ZcashGH) X-Space Event for September 2026
Date: Monday 7/09/2026
Time: 20:00 GMT+0 (UTC+0)
Topic: AMA about Zcash Developers Residency and/or Zcash Ghana Meetups
Play Recording:
https://x.com/i/spaces/1PKqrNYqQpAGb
5. Zcash Ghana Community Challenge and Games:
These were done for community engagement and participation as well as onboard more users. See some photos below:
6. Zcash Ghana contents for social media posts:
https://x.com/ZcashGH/status/2099622998550421627
https://x.com/ZcashGH/status/2099844158315745624
https://x.com/ZcashGH/status/2099812041187897556