privacy isn't sold.
it's mined_
zero bids. zero trace.
10,000 on zcash.
your machine mines it.
a proof-of-work collection on shielded zcash. your machine mines it, the chain proves it, the chain shows a key, not you.
what ZEROES is_
what it is_
ZEROES are 10,000 pixel characters on zcash, 26 by 26 pixels each. you mine them: the site runs a proof of work (Argon2id) in your browser, and when it finds a hash below the target you pay the mining price in shielded ZEC with the claim in the memo. the ZERO then belongs to your key. 500 were reserved at genesis and are disclosed on chain; the rest you mine_
how mining works_
mining opens at genesis. the price starts at 0.02 ZEC, rises 3% with each ZERO mined and eases back when mining slows. every rule is fixed at genesis and published. payments are shielded: the chain shows a key, not you. no rig needed: a browser mines almost as fast as a native miner_
the zerolist_
up to 1,000 keys mine first: six hours before everyone else, one ZERO each at a fixed 0.01 ZEC. to apply, sign in with a key, quote our pinned post and reply under it on X with your code; both posts are checked. we read what people post and pick the ones who show up_
up to 1,000 get to mine first. apply_
listed keys get the first 6 hours of mining, one ZERO each, at a fixed 0.01 ZEC. then mining opens to everyone. apply with a quote and a reply on X_
apply to the zerolistshow up_
- follow @zeroescash
- repost the reveal post
- post, meme, make art about ZEROES
- add those links to your application
we read what you post. the people who show up get picked_
the quote and the reply are the only required part. the rest is up to you, and acceptance is judged on what you contribute, not on ticking tasks_
the rules, in numbers.
| supply | 10,000 on zcash. 500 reserved at genesis, the rest mined |
|---|---|
| starting price | 0.02 ZEC. +3% for each ZERO mined; it eases back when mining slows, never below 0.02 |
| the zerolist | 1,000 keys, the first 6 hours of mining (it ends early once every listed key has mined), one ZERO each at a fixed 0.01 ZEC |
| proof of work | Argon2id, 64 MiB. your browser mines almost as fast as a native miner. a GPU rig is still faster per device; it pays the same price |
| trading | opens when mining is complete, or 7 days after genesis at the latest. buyers pay a 2% fee, sellers pay a 5% royalty |
| escrow | none. mining payments go to the collection, a buyer pays the seller directly, and anything the rules can't use is refunded under public rules |
the 500 reserved at genesis
on chain from block 0, disclosed here
- hand-made one-of-ones24
- grants and zcash builders150
- partnerships and collabs126
- community and marketing100
- team100
everything else is mined_
questions_
can I buy one?
not from us. no work, no zero. once one is mined, holders can sell it like anything else_
is there a team allocation?
yes. 500 (5%) reserved at genesis for grants, zcash builders, partnerships and 24 hand-made 1/1s. on chain from block 0. everything else is mined_
you charge a fee, so you're selling it?
the fee is the mining price. money alone can't get you one. no work, no zero. a whale with 10,000 ZEC and no hashes gets nothing_
do I need a rig?
no. mine it in your browser, on a laptop or a phone. a laptop finds one in minutes at the start. a GPU rig is faster per device; we say so. it can't pay less_
what is the zerolist?
1,000 keys that get the first 6 hours of mining, one ZERO each at a fixed 0.01 ZEC. apply with a quote and a reply on X. the key you apply with is the key that mines_
which wallets work?
with Noir, one click pays. any shielded wallet pays by QR, link or copy_