Digital asset infrastructure firm Foundry Digital is launching a Zcash mining pool in April 2026, extending its services beyond Bitcoin. The new pool, based in the United States, is designed for institutional and publicly traded miners seeking compliance-focused mining solutions. It will leverage the company's existing infrastructure and offer robust reporting and payout systems.
Foundry states the move is driven by a belief in the importance of financial privacy and the potential for privacy and compliance to coexist. The company aims to attract new hashrate to the Zcash network, thereby strengthening its security.
Zcash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency launched in 2016, utilizes zero-knowledge proofs for encrypted transactions. The network has seen increased attention, with its native token ZEC experiencing significant price volatility over the past year. Foundry Digital, founded in 2019, already operates one of the largest Bitcoin mining pools.