[ANN] Firo (FIRO) - Implementing ZKP privacy without trusted setup

[Boriss]

Hi, where do I download blockchain?

There are some sites refreshing up-to date XZC blockchain for download on weekly basis, but that is not recommended for obvious reasons. XZC Wallet has very fast update of blocks and it weights less then 14 GB on this day so I don't see why would you risk it with some 3rd party blocks anyway. Security must always be one ladder higher than convenience.

[zcoinofficial]

We are happy to see Zcoin's $XZC work on Lelantus being recognized and discussed in this Twitter thread started by one of Bitcoin's pioneers Amir Taaki who created the BIP process and libbitcoin.

https://twitter.com/Narodism/status/1158531433826328576

[zcoinofficial]

v0.13.8.3 is out!

This is an optional but recommended update for all users, Znodes, mining pools and exchanges.

It contains numerous stability and bug fixes especially in relation to Sigma.

As always, please backup your wallet prior to updating to this version for safety.

https://github.com/zcoinofficial/zcoin/releases/tag/v0.13.8.3

[zcoinofficial]

We are happy to have met Huobi's USDT listing standards and the XZC/USDT pairing will be available on Huobi Global at 15:00 on August 9, 2019 (GMT+8).

https://huobiglobal.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000361601-Huobi-Global-Will-Launch-XZC-USDT-at-15-00-on-August-9-GMT-8-

[zcoinofficial]

The more people mint, the stronger the privacy of the overall system. Please consider minting some (or all?) of your coins and help grow Zcoin's anonymity set! 🙏

[zcoinofficial]

Zcoin $XZC is now accepted at MCM Marketplace!  Hundreds of items for sale or setup your own store to sell goods for Zcoin. 

https://market.mobilepaycoin.com/

[zcoinofficial]

Zcoin is now spendable nationwide at over 5 million merchants in Thailand!

Read more about it here: https://zcoin.io/zcoin-now-spendable-nationwide-at-over-5-million-merchants-in-thailand/

[zcoinofficial]

https://youtu.be/XbD3lIsVV-A

[MasternodeCap]

Hello there,

masternodecap.com has updated Zcoin (0.13.8.3)!
Nodes monitoring and stats for $XZC.

You can especially be warned when :

• the status of a node changes
• your nodes get rewarded
• an upgrade of your wallet is available

Happy masternoding!

[zcoinofficial]

A nice shout out to Zcoin from Jason at TokeInsight at 15:34

https://youtu.be/l0TjTbDPOrY?t=932

[mich]

Some good news if your hodling in Thailand

Over 5 Million Merchants Throughout Thailand Now Accept Zcoin Payments

https://cointelegraph.com/news/over-5-million-merchants-throughout-thailand-now-accept-zcoin-payments

Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcoin is now available for spending in Thailand at any merchant registered with the Thai QR code system through Satang App.

According to an announcement published by Zcoin on Aug. 15, over 50 million users of Satang App can now use Zcoin at local merchants both in-store and online by scanning a QR code. The system instantly settles transactions and allows merchants to be paid in Thai Bhat via regulated exchange Satang Pro.

[zcoinofficial]

v0.13.8.4 has been released

This is an optional but recommended update for all users, Znodes, mining pools and exchanges.

It fixes a deadlock that resulted in nodes becoming randomly unresponsive along with other minor bugs.

As always, please backup your wallet prior to updating to this version for safety.

https://github.com/zcoinofficial/zcoin/releases/tag/v0.13.8.4

[zcoinofficial]

Watch Reuben, Zcoin's COO discuss tradeoffs in cryptocurrency design (from Bitcoin's block size to privacy choices),  Zcoin's Lelantus, Twitter Etiquette, the inevitable dominance of Privacy coins in everyday use on Crypto GrownUps.

https://youtu.be/RImcA_Z5Joo

[Tradecex]

Hello Zcoin community,


We from Tradecex have listed XZC on our exchange with 3 markets;

https://tradecex.co.uk/market/BTC-XZC
https://tradecex.co.uk/market/LTC-XZC
https://tradecex.co.uk/market/DOGE-XZC

We are more then happy to welcome you all to have a look.

or chat to us on our discord chanel
https://discord.gg/gSgnZyQ

Follow us Twitter
https://twitter.com/cex_trade

[zcoinofficial]

We are excited to share Zcoin's development progress!

In this packed update, we cover our work from Sigma, our newly released beta GUI, mobile app development, payment code support, chainlocks, Lelantus research and more!

https://zcoin.io/zcoin-development-update-23-august-2019/

[zcoinofficial]

We are happy to announce that Zcoin has been listed on VCC Exchange in Vietnam! Trade Zcoin with zero fees.

https://support.vcc.exchange/hc/en-us/articles/360000376522-VCC-Exchange-lists-Zcoin-XZC-

https://vcc.exchange/exchange/basic?currency=btc&coin=xzc

[zcoinofficial]

Zcoin is now accepted as a donation method on iranrescuebit.com

After several flash floods hit the country in April, affecting 269 cities and 5,148 villages in 28 out of the 31 Iranian provinces, many families were left homeless overnight and were in dire need of humanitarian aid.

However, sanctions on the country still make it close to impossible to organise any international aid as the country is cut off from international payment systems and international bank accounts of aid agencies have been frozen.

IranRescueBit is an effort by Iran-based cryptocurrency enthusiasts to allow for donations, circumventing the international banking system. All donations are converted locally at trusted exchanges and donated to the Iranian Red Crescent Society in local currency.

With Zcoin you now have the possibility to do good and to do so anonymously. We encourage our users to use Sigma to mint coins and donate anonymously.

https://iranrescuebit.com/donate

[zcoinofficial]

Have a burning question you want to ask Zcoin? Join our AMA with @messaricrypto at 8PM EST on 28 August 2019! You can submit your questions on their Telegram chat (https://t.me/messaricrypto) or via Slido (https://app.sli.do/event/dgafysia/live/questions).

[zcoinofficial]

We are proud to be listed on the cryptocurrency exchange, OVEX, with a South African Rand (ZAR) pairing in line with our strategy to build strong fiat on-ramp partners. OVEX is backed by Vinny Lingham's Newtown Partners.

Zcoin is currently only one of three cryptocurrencies to be paired with the ZAR on OVEX.

https://zcoin.io/zcoin-listed-on-ovex-with-a-south-african-rand-zar-pairing/

[zcoinofficial]

Watch Reuben and Sebastian Mack get interviewed on BlockTV about Zcoin’s role in providing humanitarian aid to flood victims in Iran.

https://blocktv.com/watch/2019-08-29/5d67b6316a648-using-privacy-coins-for-humanitarian-aid-in-iran