ZecMap
ZecMap is a global, community-driven directory for discovering businesses and services that accept Zcash (ZEC). Built around an interactive map interface, it helps ZEC holders answer a practical question: "Where can I spend my ZEC?"
Website: zecmap.com
TL;DR
- ZecMap is a free, public directory of merchants that accept ZEC — local businesses and online shops.
- Browse the interactive map to find ZEC-friendly merchants near you or anywhere in the world.
- Anyone can submit a business; listings go through a community review before appearing publicly.
- A Contributor Rewards Program incentivizes adding and verifying merchant data.
- ZecMap recently partnered with CipherPay to expand merchant integrations.
What ZecMap Does
ZecMap organizes Zcash-accepting businesses on a global map. Each listing shows the business name, category, location or website, and how ZEC is accepted. This makes it easy for ZEC holders to:
- Find a nearby cafe, restaurant, hotel, shop, or service that accepts ZEC before making a trip.
- Discover online stores, VPN providers, freelancers, or digital services that support Zcash payments.
- Browse regional Zcash adoption by city, country, or travel route.
- Help keep the directory current as new businesses begin accepting ZEC.
Use Cases
Finding Local Merchants
Open zecmap.com and search the map for merchants near you. Before visiting, confirm with the business that ZEC is currently accepted and ask which wallet or payment flow they prefer.
Discovering Online Shops and Services
ZecMap lists online businesses too. Browse by category to find e-commerce stores, hosting services, VPN providers, and other digital merchants that accept ZEC payments.
Planning Travel Around ZEC
Traveling to a new city or country? ZecMap lets you browse merchant coverage before you arrive, so you can plan stops at ZEC-friendly restaurants, shops, and services.
Supporting New Zcash Users
New users often learn how to buy and store ZEC before they discover where to spend it. ZecMap provides that next step — a practical, browsable list of real-world ZEC utility.
Adding a Business
If a business accepts ZEC and is not yet on ZecMap, any community member can submit it. A good submission includes:
| Field | What to provide |
|---|
| Business name | Official name as it appears publicly |
| Website or contact | URL or social profile |
| Location | Address for physical businesses; region for online |
| Category | Cafe, restaurant, store, service, online shop, etc. |
| Evidence | Public payments page, merchant announcement, or direct confirmation |
| Payment notes | In-person, online, or both; transparent or shielded ZEC |
Submissions should avoid private customer data. If using transaction proof, remove personal details, order numbers, and home addresses before sharing.
Verification and Approval
Listings go through a review process before appearing publicly:
- Contributor submits a business with enough public information to verify.
- The listing is checked for duplicates and basic accuracy.
- ZEC acceptance is confirmed through a public source or merchant contact.
- Approved listings appear on the map.
- Community members can flag stale or incorrect listings so the directory stays current.
Because merchant payment options can change, treat listings as community-maintained information, not a guarantee. Confirm with the merchant before a trip or large purchase.
Contributor Rewards Program
ZecMap rewards contributors who help grow and maintain the directory. Rewards are designed to encourage:
- New listings — adding businesses that accept ZEC and aren't yet on the map.
- Verification — confirming that existing listings are still active and accurate.
- Maintenance — updating stale information or flagging closed businesses.
- Coverage expansion — adding merchants in underrepresented cities, regions, or online categories.
For current reward rules and how to claim, visit zecmap.com or check the ZecMap announcements in the Zcash community channels.
Key Features
- Interactive global map — browse or search merchants by location.
- Business listings — local and online merchants with payment details.
- User accounts — submit listings, track contributions, and build a contributor profile.
- Community review — listings are checked before going live.
- Reporting tools — flag outdated or incorrect entries to keep the map accurate.
Ecosystem Integrations
ZecMap accepts merchants that accept Zcash payments via Flexa, a payment network used by a growing number of retail locations. This expands the number of real-world merchants listed on the map beyond those that accept Zcash natively.
ZecMap has also announced a partnership with CipherPay to deepen payment infrastructure integrations for merchants in the directory.
Future Development
Planned improvements include:
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS.
- Multilingual support for local Zcash communities.
- Payment integration tools and setup guides for merchants.
- Contributor rankings and reputation features.
- Expanded categories for online services and community-verified businesses.
- Better tools for reporting inactive listings and confirming live ZEC acceptance.
Tips for Using ZecMap
- Confirm before you go. Always verify with the merchant that ZEC is currently accepted.
- Check the payment type. Some businesses accept transparent ZEC, others prefer shielded. Ask before paying.
- Help the community. If you find a listing that is outdated or incorrect, report it so others aren't misled.
- Add what you know. If a local business accepts ZEC and isn't listed, submit it — your local knowledge is valuable.
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