Zchat - Shielded Messenger Retroactive Grant

ZChat Update: Browser Integration

ZChat has been added to the Zcash blockchain profile in Hero Browser (hero.io) and Chatoshi Browser (chatoshi.ai).

Both browsers are rolling out dedicated blockchain profile for Zcash and other chains. Each profile includes a curated sidebar panel with ecosystem tools: wallets, DEXs (THORSwap, SideShift.ai), explorers (Blockchair, Zcash Explorer), and ZChat under DeFi tools.

Worth noting - the ZChat team actively advocated for the Zcash profile to be included in these browsers. This wasn’t just about getting ZChat listed - it was about making sure Zcash has a proper, well-curated presence in crypto-native browsers.

Users enable ZChat from the panel - one toggle, and it’s accessible from the sidebar alongside other Zcash tools. A direct path for browser users already in the ecosystem to discover shielded messaging.