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Zcash privacy, explained
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Transparent vs shielded
Why some ZEC is as public as Bitcoin and some is encrypted end to end.
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What a viewing key is
Show your shielded history to someone you choose — without giving them your funds.
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Unified addresses
One u1… address that bundles several receivers, so payers pick the most private one.
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Choosing a wallet
What to look for — and why shielded-by-default matters more than features.
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Shield your ZEC after a swap
Paste a unified (u1…) address and swapped ZEC lands shielded. Paid to a transparent one? Here's how to make it private.
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Encrypted memos
Attach a private note to a shielded payment — only the recipient can read it.
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