What Is ZEC

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Zcash is a cryptocurrency that grew out of the Zerocoin project, aimed at improving anonymity for Bitcoin users. The Zerocoin protocol was initially improved and transformed into Zerocash, which thus yielded the Zcash cryptocurrency in 2016. The founder and CEO of Zcash is Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn. Its founding team includes cryptographer Matthew D. Green from Johns Hopkins University. Roger Ver was one of Zcash's initial investors.

Zcash(ZEC)Real-Time Price

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Zcash(ZEC)Market Data

Market Cap Ranking
#29
Market Cap
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Fully Diluted Market Cap
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Circulation Rate
99.98%
All-Time High
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All-Time Low
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Circulating Supply
16.42M
Total Supply
16.42M
Initial Release
2016-10-28

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Predicted Zcash (ZEC) Price in 2026

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Predicted Zcash (ZEC) Price in 2031

By 2031, our most recent forecast indicates the price of Zcash (ZEC) will increase to --, with a price change of +5.49% and a cumulative ROI of approximately -54.69%.

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Q What payment methods does Poloniex support for buying Zcash (ZEC)?
APoloniex supports: 1) Credit/debit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for instant purchases of stablecoins (eg. USDT); 2) P2P trading to buy stablecoins (e.g. USDT) from other users via escrow; 3) Bank transfers (fiat deposits) in USD and other fiat currencies (1-3 business days processing); 4) OTC trading for large transactions exceeding $100,000, with custom quotes.
Q What are the fees for buying ZEC with a credit/debit card?
ACredit card payment process fees vary depending on the third-party provider, typically ranging from 0.5% to 1.5%. Poloniex does not store any data of your card. After purchasing USDT with your card, you can immediately trade USDT for ZEC in the spot market. Standard spot trading fees (as low as 0.05%) apply to the ZEC/USDT trade.
Q How do I start P2P trading? How long does it take to receive USDT?
AVisit the P2P trading page, select a seller's ad (e.g. USDT), create a buy order, and pay the seller directly (bank transfer, PayPal, etc.). Once the seller confirms receipt, the USDT will be released from escrow to your wallet. Settlement usually takes 15 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the payment method and the seller's response time.
Q What are the minimum and maximum amounts for buying ZEC?
AMinimum and maximum limits vary depending on the purchase method and your verification level. Credit/debit card purchases typically have a minimum limit of $50, with maximums depending on the providers. Most P2P sellers have a minimum purchase requirement of just $10. Bank transfers usually require a minimum deposit of $100. You can check each page for specific limits before proceeding.