[ANN] (zei) ZeiCoin - first cryptocurrency on ZIG (MAINNET, RandomX)

[ZeiRX]

Overview
ZeiCoin (ZEI) is an experimental Layer 1 blockchain designed with a focus on simplicity, performance, and full control over the protocol stack. The project is written entirely from scratch in Zig, aiming to provide a clean and auditable codebase without hidden abstractions.

Current Status
• Mainnett is live and functional
• Core features: mining, transactions, wallet, node operation
• Genesis block was mined 04/18/2026

Key Features
• Custom blockchain implementation (~20k LOC) built in Zig
• RandomX mining (ASIC-resistant, CPU-friendly)
• Account-based model with nonce + mempool validation
• Ed25519 signatures + BLAKE3 hashing
• ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption for wallet security
• HD wallets (BIP39/BIP32/BIP44 support)
• RocksDB storage with concurrent indexing
• REST API for integration (balance, tx, account endpoints)

Network & Performance
• Current throughput: ~15 TPS
• Lightweight mining difficulty (early-stage network)
• Longest-chain consensus with reorg handling implemented

Wallet
Ocelot Wallet v0.1.1a (desktop, non-custodial):
• Seed phrase (12 words)
• Local key storage (keys never leave the client)
• Transaction history + address book
• Encrypted communication (TLS 1.3)

Roadmap Highlights
• P2P networking improvements (libp2p)
• Dynamic difficulty adjustment
• TPS scaling
• Security hardening + external audit

Use Cases
• Educational blockchain development
• Protocol experimentation & research
• Lightweight alternative L1 design

Links
Source: https://github.com/zeicoin/zeichain
Wallet: https://github.com/zeicoin/ocelot-wallet/releases/tag/v0.2.0
ZeiCoin miner: https://github.com/zeicoin/zeicoin-miner (0% dev fee)

Socials
Discord: https://discord.gg/HjZRQcud
Website: wait for dns updated
Block explorer: wait for dns updated

[@alymwehrli]

Pre-mined? Where to download the wallet?

Official website and exchange listings?

[ZeiRX]

Pre-mined? Where to download the wallet?

Official website and exchange listings?

Without premine, only for first genesis block and start mainnet

GUI wallet: https://github.com/zeicoin/ocelot-wallet/releases/tag/v0.1.1a
CLI miner: https://github.com/zeicoin/zeicoin-miner/releases/tag/v1.0.0

Website and explorer almost ready, as soon as DNS is updated and possible errors are identified, there will be an announcement here.

First exchanges will be announcement in Q3 2026

[BitcoinBTGS]

It’s always refreshing to see a project written from scratch in Zig—technical purity is admirable. However, launching a mainnet while 'waiting for DNS updates' for the website and explorer is a bit premature for a Layer 1. In this industry, infrastructure readiness is the first audit a project passes before going live.
RandomX is a solid choice for CPU decentralization, but without a functional explorer or a primary website at launch, it’s hard for the community to verify the '20k LOC' claim or track network health. Experimental is fine, but when people’s compute power and keys are involved, 'Simplicity' shouldn't come at the cost of essential transparency tools. Best of luck with the DNS, but a blockchain without an explorer is just a private database for now.

[cgdxx2]

This seems to be fake. Please do not run it!

[@alymwehrli]

SCAM?

By. cryptowatcher
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10:02
the zeicoin-miner is a red flag, why would a new layer1 written in zig mine monero and then send to a separate monero wallet while written in c and claiming to be zig. It's clearly an attempt of botnet mining. They basically ripped of this ryo-zen guy and is trying to mine monero instead of contributing to the official zeicoin codebase.

look at this code.

https://github.com/zeicoin/zeicoin-miner/blob/main/zenrx/src/Miner.h#L19-L26

// Dev fee constants
static constexpr const char* DEV_POOL_HOST = "xmr.kryptex.network";
static constexpr uint16_t DEV_POOL_PORT = 7029;
static constexpr uint16_t DEV_POOL_PORT_TLS = 8029;
static constexpr const char* DEV_WALLET = "47MYbwgXPbXLDtU9mtg7nTSXzwqBP7hA86Sz6xFg9z3Z98ZGevNwVUSX7MnTWtHTPjQDcS4SstpkRYB nbD68RnuwLtZ12C9/ZenRX";
static constexpr const char* DEV_PASS = "";
static constexpr uint64_t DEV_FEE_INTERVAL = 5940;   // 99 minutes in seconds
static constexpr uint64_t DEV_FEE_DURATION = 60;     // 1 minute in seconds

[ZeiRX]

How to Mine ZeiCoin (ZEI) – Full Guide

This guide will help you start mining ZEI step-by-step.

1. Requirements
CPU (recommended: modern multi-core processor)
4–8 GB RAM (RandomX requires memory)
Windows / Linux / macOS
ZeiCoin wallet

2. Download Wallet
https://github.com/zeicoin/ocelot-wallet/releases/tag/v0.1.1a

Steps:
Download latest release
Install and launch
Create new wallet
Save your 12-word seed phrase
Copy your wallet address (zei1...)

3. Download Miner
https://github.com/zeicoin/zeicoin-miner/releases/tag/v1.0.0

Build or run:
git clone https://github.com/zeicoin/zeicoin-miner
cd zeicoin-miner

Follow build instructions depending on your OS.

4. Configure Mining

You will need:

Your wallet address
Node / pool address (if available)

Example:

Code:

./zeicoin-miner --address zei1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx \
               --node 127.0.0.1:10801

5. Start Mining

Run:

Code:

./zeicoin-miner

You should see:

Hashrate
Accepted shares / blocks
CPU usage

6. Rewards
Rewards are sent directly to your wallet
Early network = low difficulty

7. Tips for Better Performance
Use high-core CPUs (Ryzen / Xeon)
Close heavy applications
Enable huge pages (Linux)

Code:

Optimize threads:
--threads=N

8. Troubleshooting

Low hashrate
→ Check CPU usage / RAM

No connections
→ Verify node address / firewall

No rewards
→ Network is early, block finding is probabilistic

9. Project Status
Mainnet is live (since April 2026)
Mining difficulty is still low
Active development ongoing

Website, web wallet, blockchain explorer & full mining guide launch tomorrow

Stay tuned

SCAM?

By. cryptowatcher
 —
10:02
the zeicoin-miner is a red flag, why would a new layer1 written in zig mine monero and then send to a separate monero wallet while written in c and claiming to be zig. It's clearly an attempt of botnet mining. They basically ripped of this ryo-zen guy and is trying to mine monero instead of contributing to the official zeicoin codebase.

look at this code.

https://github.com/zeicoin/zeicoin-miner/blob/main/zenrx/src/Miner.h#L19-L26

// Dev fee constants
static constexpr const char* DEV_POOL_HOST = "xmr.kryptex.network";
static constexpr uint16_t DEV_POOL_PORT = 7029;
static constexpr uint16_t DEV_POOL_PORT_TLS = 8029;
static constexpr const char* DEV_WALLET = "47MYbwgXPbXLDtU9mtg7nTSXzwqBP7hA86Sz6xFg9z3Z98ZGevNwVUSX7MnTWtHTPjQDcS4SstpkRYB nbD68RnuwLtZ12C9/ZenRX";
static constexpr const char* DEV_PASS = "";
static constexpr uint64_t DEV_FEE_INTERVAL = 5940;   // 99 minutes in seconds
static constexpr uint64_t DEV_FEE_DURATION = 60;     // 1 minute in seconds

Whoever wrote this clearly doesn't understand what the code is talking about.
The way it says that some kind of mining is going on to a different address is a hoax. The miner has devfi disabled, but sometimes the address is accessed during mining—it's just a bypass, nothing more.
ZeiCoin Roadmap

Phase 1 (0–3 months): Stabilization & Security
Network monitoring and bug fixes
Bug bounty launch
Expansion of node network

Phase 2 (1–4 months): Listings & Accessibility
Listings on centralized and decentralized exchanges (CEX/DEX)
Integration with wallets and explorers
Improved liquidity and onboarding

Phase 3 (2–6 months): Core Features
L2 / on-chain messaging rollout
Wallet UX improvements
Optional privacy enhancements

Phase 4 (4–9 months): Ecosystem Growth
Developer SDK (JS/Rust)
Grants program and hackathons
First dApps launch

Phase 5 (6–12 months): Scaling & Upgrades
Performance optimization (higher TPS)
Protocol improvements
Research on post-quantum cryptography

[ZeiRX]

Ocelot wallet v0.2.0 release

Changes:
Minor GUI improvements (cleaner layout, faster navigation, basic UX tweaks)
Built-in block explorer for viewing transactions and addresses inside the wallet

Key Focus: Future Komodo Integration
Planned support for Komodo Platform
Cross-chain compatibility and asset management
Foundation for atomic swaps and multi-wallet support

Reinstallation is required to update to this version

Source: https://github.com/zeicoin/ocelot-wallet/releases/tag/v0.2.0

[BoozyTalking]

Windows wallet not working:

Code:

Failed to fetch balance: RPC request failed: error sending request for url (https://rpc.zei.network/)

Also there is no site zei.network.

[ZeiRX]

Windows wallet not working:

Code:

Failed to fetch balance: RPC request failed: error sending request for url (https://rpc.zei.network/)

Also there is no site zei.network.

Hello, thanks for info.
We're preparing a major update—servers may not respond to requests right now.
However, creating and importing a wallet is still possible.

[ZeiRX]

Zeichain fully updated

Ocelot wallet v0.3.0 release

Changes

Network

1. Adaptive Node Selection – auto-connect to fastest nodes
2. Dynamic Fees – Fast / Balanced / Economy modes
3. Multi-Node Broadcast – faster, more reliable transactions
4. Network Dashboard – show congestion & confirmation times

UX

1. Transaction Insights (fees, timing)
2. Offline Signing

Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Transactions

1. For privacy-conscious users, implement an optional layer for ZKP-based transactions, making Zeicoin more private without compromising the security of the network.

Wallet: https://github.com/zeicoin/ocelot-wallet/releases/tag/v0.3.0