Dash to Integrate Zcash’s Orchard Privacy Protocol into Evolution Chain in March

According to Dash, Evolution will integrate Zcash’s Orchard for transaction shielding, starting with a protected credit pool, then adding shielded tokens and enhanced security for token transfers to bolster privacy, security, and settlement finality.

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Summary

On Feb. 19, Dash announced it will add transaction shielding to the Evolution chain using Zcash’s Orchard technology, aiming for high security and fast finality. The rollout will begin with a protected credit pool, followed by the development of shielded tokens and added security features for token transfers. Previously, Dash indicated a March deployment after a network security audit, initially enabling basic Zcash-style shielded transfers and later extending privacy protections to tokenized real-world assets on Evolution.

Terms & Concepts
  • Orchard shielded pool: Zcash’s privacy protocol using zero-knowledge proofs to conceal sender, receiver, and amounts, now being adopted by Dash’s Evolution chain.
  • Shielded tokens: Tokens whose transfers hide metadata and amounts using privacy tech (e.g., zero-knowledge proofs), enhancing confidentiality on-chain.
  • Dash Evolution: Dash’s upgraded blockchain environment designed for advanced features, including privacy enhancements and support for tokenized assets.