Former ECC Team Launches cashZ to Focus on Zcash Development
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 10 2026- Team Restructuring: The former Electric Coin Company (ECC) team, led by Josh Swihart, has established a new venture called cashZ, aiming to enhance Zcash's development capabilities while keeping the Zcash protocol unchanged, reflecting dissatisfaction with the existing governance structure.
- Market Positioning: The new company cashZ will continue to develop Zcash and the Zashi wallet, emphasizing the scalability and agility often lacking in nonprofit frameworks, which aims to attract more funding and partnerships.
- Strategic Shift: Josh Swihart highlighted that to scale Zcash to billions of users, a startup structure is essential, and this transition is expected to enhance team execution and drive technological innovation.
- Community Engagement: cashZ will focus on go-to-market strategies and community interaction, with the expectation that this startup agility will bolster Zcash development activities, although the financial impacts remain to be seen.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
