Zcash Development Team Resigns Amid Governance Dispute, Triggering Major Changes
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 08 2026- Team Resignation: The entire Zcash development team resigned due to governance disputes with nonprofit Bootstrap, leading to a transitional phase in development responsibilities, although the Zcash network continues to operate normally, highlighting significant governance risks.
- Governance Structure Issues: This resignation reflects flaws in the governance structure, as the team felt that new oversight and employment terms limited their operational independence, resulting in conflicts over decision authority and development priorities that hampered collaboration.
- New Organization Plans: Following the resignation, the former team announced plans to form a new private organization focused on financial privacy technologies, and despite the organizational shift, the Zcash protocol remains unaffected, allowing users to continue utilizing the network.
- Market Reaction Pressure: After the resignation news, ZEC prices notably declined over short trading intervals, and while still higher than historical lows over the past month, market participants are evaluating the impact of leadership uncertainty, underscoring ongoing challenges within governance models in crypto projects.
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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.
