Zec App Update — A Lot of New Features Have Arrived
Tools — A small but powerful toolbox has been added to the app. It now includes a live ZEC converter (USD, EUR, TRY, GBP, BRL, and SAR), a payment request generator that creates proper ZIP-321 QR codes (address + amount + memo, with live address validation), and an address checker that identifies whether an address is Transparent, Sapling, or Unified. It doesn’t just check the prefix—it actually verifies the Bech32 checksum.
QR Scanner — Scan any Zcash QR code or payment link. The app decodes the amount and memo, identifies the address type, and lets you copy the address or open it directly in any compatible wallet installed on your device.
Live Chain — My favorite feature. It displays the live block height with a progress bar counting down the next block (approximately every 75 seconds), along with the current hashrate, mempool, and 24-hour network statistics. It also includes an address watchtower feature. You can add any transparent (t) address and monitor its balance in real time. If you try to add a shielded address, the app will let you know that it can’t be monitored.
Portfolio — Enter the amount of ZEC you own (optionally including your purchase price) to track your portfolio value and profit/loss. Everything is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no addresses—nothing ever leaves your phone.
Chat — Four real-time chat rooms have been added: General, #price, #tech, and #beginners. Choose a nickname and, if you want, a profile picture once, and they’ll stay with you. No email or sign-up required. Built-in moderation tools such as reporting, message deletion, and rate limits help keep the chats clean.
Event Posters — Community ambassadors can now turn any event into a branded, shareable poster with a QR code in a single tap. I built this specifically for people organizing meetups.
Price Alerts — You can now set price alerts for targets above or below the current market price. The server checks prices every 1 minute, and push notifications will be fully enabled with the App Store and Play Store release.
Finally, the app never accesses your private keys. For anything involving funds, it simply redirects you to your preferred wallet.