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*Inflation figures shown here reflect circulating (market) inflation and may differ from a coin’s projected, policy (planned) inflation.

What is Zcash?

Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses zero-knowledge proofs to shield transactions on its blockchain. It offers optional privacy with shielded addresses and transparent transactions, letting users choose their level of disclosure. Built on the Zerocash protocol and powered by zk-SNARKs, Zcash aims to deliver secure, private digital cash for everyday use.

Why does Zcash have inflation?

Zcash issues new coins through block rewards to secure the network and fund development; initially, 20% of rewards went to a Founders’ Reward for four years. After that period, miners receive the full block reward, so new coins continue to be minted and inflation persists.

How is Zcash inflation calculated?

Zcash inflation is calculated by comparing the circulating supply from one year ago to today’s supply. The percentage increase in supply over that period is the annual inflation rate. Learn more in our guide: What is cryptocurrency inflation?.

How is Zcash emission calculated?

Zcash emission refers to how new coins enter circulation, usually through mining or staking rewards. The emission rate depends on the project’s monetary policy and block reward schedule. Learn more in our guide: What is cryptocurrency emission?.

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We strive to make the data as accurate as possible, but some blockchains have limitations on how precisely supply, inflation, and emission can be calculated. Moreover, the data on this website often has to be averaged and approximated, therefore the data can be a bit off sometimes.

Cryptocurrency emission and inflation aren’t inherently bad—they’re part of how many blockchains secure their networks and incentivize miners or validators. Moderate inflation can help distribute coins fairly and keep the network active, but excessive or poorly managed emission may dilute value and hurt long-term sustainability. You can learn more about how issuance affects price here.