Zcash is launching quantum-resistant wallets next month, aiming for full transition in 12-18 months as ZEC prices surge over 60%.
Zcash is set to launch wallets equipped with quantum recovery features within the next month, as announced by Josh Swihart, the founder and CEO of Zcash Open Development Lab, during the Consensus conference. He indicated that the network plans to fully transition to post-quantum standards within 12 to 18 months.
Swihart emphasized Zcash's commitment to restoring the original vision of private peer-to-peer payments, arguing that while Bitcoin is effective as a store of value, it is "fundamentally broken" for confidential transactions due to its transparent ledger, which allows for asset tracking by governments and other entities.
Zcash Price Surge
The price of ZEC has seen a remarkable increase of over 60% in the past week, peaking above $585 on May 6, the highest since November 2025. As of the latest data, ZEC is trading around $571, experiencing a slight decline of 0.1% in the last 24 hours.
This surge is partly attributed to Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain's announcement of a significant investment in Zcash, which began in February. Additionally, the amount of ZEC in private circulation has risen to about 30%, a record high for the network.
Swihart noted that user interest is growing through the Zodl mobile wallet, which has integrated a system allowing users to convert Bitcoin, Solana, USDC, and other assets directly into protected ZEC.
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Since its launch, this route has facilitated around $700 million in transactions, mainly among USD, USDC, and ZEC.
Improvements and Future Plans
The Zcash community is currently exploring the possibility of reducing block processing time from 75 to 25 seconds, a change expected to improve usability for payments and accommodate mass payment scenarios. New cross-chain bridges connecting Zcash to Solana and Hyperliquid are already operational, according to Helius founder Mert Mumtaz.
Swihart also mentioned plans for a voting mechanism for ZEC holders through Zodl, which will complement formal governance by providing an additional feedback channel within a consensus model.
In a previous prediction, Barry Silbert, CEO of Digital Currency Group, suggested a potential shift in focus from Bitcoin to Zcash in December 2025.
