ZypherPunk Hackathon 2025Democratizing Zcash's Privacy Technology
Zcash's Groth16 proving system is battle-tested, securing billions in shielded transactions since 2016. But using it requires deep cryptography expertise.
zkRune changes that. We make Zcash's privacy accessible to any developer.
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Real Groth16 Circuits
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Proof Generation
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Groth16 zk-SNARKs
We use the same cryptographic proving system that powers Zcash's shielded transactions.
- ✓Battle-tested since 2016
- ✓Constant-size proofs (~200 bytes)
- ✓Fast verification (~2ms)
- ✓Industry-standard security
Privacy Innovation
Extending Zcash's privacy capabilities to new use cases beyond transactions.
- ✓Age verification without revealing birthdate
- ✓Balance proofs without exposing amounts
- ✓Anonymous voting and governance
- ✓Private credential verification
Zcash-Powered Use Cases
Shielded Balance Proofs
Prove you have sufficient ZEC balance without revealing the exact amount or transaction history.
Try Template →Private DAO Voting
Enable anonymous governance for Zcash DAOs with cryptographic vote verification.
Try Template →Anonymous Reputation
Build reputation systems for Zcash ecosystem without compromising user privacy.
Try Template →Age Verification
Prove you meet age requirements for Zcash services without revealing your birthdate.
Try Template →Private Token Swaps
Enable confidential DEX swaps with ZEC while maintaining full privacy.
Try Template →Why Zcash Technology?
Battle-Tested Security
Zcash has been securing billions of dollars in shielded transactions since 2016. The Groth16 proving system has undergone extensive audits and real-world testing.
Privacy-First Philosophy
Zcash pioneered privacy-preserving cryptocurrency. zkRune extends this philosophy to enable privacy-first applications beyond payments.
Efficient Proofs
Groth16 generates compact proofs (~200 bytes) that verify in milliseconds, making it perfect for both on-chain and off-chain applications.
Growing Ecosystem
Join the Zcash ecosystem of privacy-focused developers building the future of confidential computing and private DeFi.
Start Building with Zcash Privacy
Generate your first zero-knowledge proof in under 60 seconds. No cryptography expertise required.