We are so proud to announce the launch of the Zashi-Keystone integration, a major breakthrough for the Zcash community that has been years in the making. This integration marks a significant evolution in Zcash usability by enabling cold storage of shielded ZEC.
The Wait
“It’s been a long and challenging road,” says our CEO Josh Swihart. “Due to the computation needed to create zero-knowledge proofs, we had to overcome a number of technical hurdles in order to support shielded ZEC on a hardware wallet. This is cryptography, hardware, and software all coming together with a beautiful user experience for the first time.”
A robust front end capable of handling the complexities of shielded ZEC transactions was critical to integrating with a hardware wallet like Keystone. “Zashi wasn’t just another wallet; it became the necessary front-end that made the Keystone integration feasible. This wouldn’t be possible without ECC’s core team’s deep knowledge of the Zcash protocol.”
Working Together
The Zcash community has faced setbacks with other hardware wallet platforms when development promises weren’t met, which resulted in stalled funds and frustration. Keystone emerged as a collaborative partner willing to push boundaries and innovate alongside us. Their exceptional commitment and capabilities didn’t go unnoticed. The community embraced Keystone, and they received a ZCG grant to fuel their work.
The non-stop exchange of ideas and solutions between the ECC and Keystone teams is notable. Keystone’s proactive approach and dedication to addressing complex technical issues made it a seamless collaboration. “Keystone proved to be an invaluable partner in developing the Zashi integration, displaying remarkable agility and commitment to innovation,” says Josh. “Their collaborative spirit and technical capability allowed us to overcome significant challenges, turning ambitious concepts into practical solutions for storing shielded ZEC.”
How to Use Zashi-Keystone
Connecting Keystone hardware wallet to Zashi:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNb_zVSBcaU
Signing outgoing Zashi transactions with Keystone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN1c7nRu7bI
Best Practices
We do not recommend importing an old seed phrase into Keystone. Instead, create a new Keystone wallet and simply send your funds to the new Keystone address. Sharing a seed phrase between wallets reduces the security of your funds. It can also result in long scanning times and funds appearing to be unavailable.
Order Your Keystone
In celebration of this milestone, Keystone is offering a 5% discount to our community. Use the promo code “Zashi” when ordering your Keystone wallet.
Looking Forward
With the successful launch of the Zashi-Keystone integration, we continue to pave the way for future advancements in Zcash technology and usability. Our commitment remains strong to providing our community with the tools they need to securely manage their assets while upholding the privacy and security standards Zashi is known for.
Happy transacting.
