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Receive Donations Privately with Zcash
Beginner - 5 min
TL;DR
- Use a shielded (z) address
- Never share a transparent (t) address publicly
- Encourage donors to send from shielded wallets
- Avoid linking your identity to transactions
Who is this for?
- Creators accepting donations
- Open-source contributors
- Communities raising funds
- Anyone who wants private financial support
The Problem
Most cryptocurrencies expose everything:
- Your wallet balance
- Who sent you money
- Your entire transaction history
This creates serious risks:
- Loss of financial privacy
- Targeting or surveillance
- Public exposure of donors
Why Zcash?
Zcash shielded transactions hide:
- Sender address
- Receiver address
- Transaction amount
This allows you to receive funds without exposing your financial graph.
What You Need
- A Zcash wallet that supports shielded addresses:
- Zodl
- Zingo!
- Other supported wallets
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Create a Shielded Address
Open your wallet and generate a z-address.
This usually starts with: zs...
Step 2: Share Only Your Shielded Address
- Publish your z-address on:
- Website
- Social media
- Donation pages
Do NOT share a transparent (t) address.
Step 3: Guide Donors (Optional but Recommended)
Encourage donors to:
- Use wallets that support shielded transactions
- Send from shielded pools (not transparent)
Step 4: Maintain Basic Privacy Hygiene
- Avoid reusing the same address across unrelated identities
- Do not publicly associate your address with personal identity unless necessary
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sharing a transparent (t) address
- Posting your wallet alongside personal identity
- Accepting funds from transparent sources without shielding
- Reusing the same address across multiple contexts
Result
You can:
- Receive donations privately
- Protect your supporters
- Avoid exposing your financial activity
Progress
Step 1 of 6
You have learned how to receive funds privately.
Next Step
Continue your journey:
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