Shielded from the start
Every normal transfer is shielded. Amounts, sender and recipient are hidden by construction rather than through an optional privacy mode.
PROOF-OF-WORK • BLOCKDAG • PRIVATE BY DEFAULT
Private by default.
One-second speed.
ZKAS combines a Kaspa-derived GHOSTDAG BlockDAG with Orchard shielded transactions, so payments are private by construction while the network targets one-second blocks.
Mainnet live since July 26, 2026
NETWORK UPGRADE
ZKrise is live.
Activated at mainnet DAA 6,983,500. The 5% development share has ended: miners now receive 100% of the block subsidy. The issuance schedule is unchanged.
What changed for miners and wallet users
- Bound merged mining: ZKM1 binds each solution to one ZKas block, closing the double-mining hole.
- Batched rewards: miner rewards accumulate into one note roughly every 100 DAA scores, or when the payout script changes.
- Stronger security: anchor-block checks, expanded state commitments, verified shielded-history sync and RPC hardening.
- Wallet performance: Zakura 2.2.0, improved note selection and faster wallet processing.
Use ZKrise-compatible node, bridge and wallet software. Operators should follow the official release instructions and confirm their node’s virtual DAA score keeps advancing.
ABOUT ZKAS
A private-by-default proof-of-work BlockDAG.
ZKAS combines a Kaspa-derived GHOSTDAG consensus engine with Orchard shielded transactions and Halo 2 zero-knowledge proofs. The result is a network designed for private transfers at a one-second block target, secured by kHeavyHash proof of work and merge-mineable alongside Kaspa.
ConsensusGHOSTDAG BlockDAG
PrivacyOrchard + Halo 2
MiningkHeavyHash
Block target~1 second
LaunchNo premine
Parallel proof of work
Blocks form a DAG instead of a single chain. GHOSTDAG orders parallel blocks into one accepted history while maintaining proof-of-work security.
Open and verifiable
The protocol, node software and monetary rules are public. ZKAS launched without a presale, founder allocation or spendable genesis premine.
GET STARTED
From zero to your first ZKAS in four steps.
Start with official resources, keep custody of your seed phrase, and verify addresses and software before moving meaningful funds.
Choose a wallet
Pick an official or self-hosted wallet option that matches your device and custody preference.
Back up your seed
Write down your recovery phrase and store it offline. Never share it with a website, bot, exchange or support account.
Get ZKAS
Mine through a supported pool, merge-mine with Kaspa, or use a currently supported market or community service.
Verify the network
Use the BlockDAG explorer to inspect blocks and public network data while transaction details remain shielded.
First transaction?Send a small test amount first, confirm receipt, then move more.
TOKENOMICS
Proof-of-work issuance with a perpetual security tail.
ZKAS has no fixed supply cap. Issuance is intentionally front-loaded, then transitions to a perpetual tail emission designed to keep proof-of-work security funded over the long term.
Launch issuance60 ZKASgross per launch block
Miner share100%full subsidy since ZKrise
Development0%development share ended at ZKrise
Supply capNoneperpetual tail emission
Emission schedule
Genesis / launch60 ZKAS gross
Decay3-month halving
First tail6 ZKAS / block
Long-term tail0.6 ZKAS / block
The current whitepaper describes the 0.6 ZKAS/block perpetual tail beginning around month 24.
Launch fairness
No presale✓
No founder allocation✓
No airdrop✓
Genesis spendable premineNone
The genesis coinbase is documented as paying to an unspendable OP_FALSE script, and issuance is created through proof of work under consensus rules. The historical launch split was 57 ZKAS to miners and 3 ZKAS to development per 60 ZKAS block; the development share ended at mainnet DAA 6,983,500.
DISCOVER
Privacy at settlement speed.
ZKAS is a from-genesis cryptocurrency designed around mandatory shielded transfers, proof-of-work security, and a parallel BlockDAG architecture.
Mandatory privacy
Payments use Orchard shielded transactions with Halo 2 proofs. There is no transparent transfer mode.
One-second target
GHOSTDAG orders blocks produced in parallel, with a target of roughly one block per second.
Kaspa merged mining
ZKAS uses kHeavyHash and can be merge-mined alongside Kaspa, allowing the same work to secure both networks.
PRIVACY
Amounts, senders and recipients are hidden by construction.
ZKAS uses Zcash-derived Orchard privacy and Halo 2 zero-knowledge proofs on top of a Kaspa-derived GHOSTDAG engine. The network is designed so private transfers are the standard behavior, not an optional mode.
The protocol is open source. The project states that its novel shielded-state integration has not yet had an independent external audit, so users should verify current software and documentation before moving funds.
WALLET & EXCHANGES
Get ZKAS, move it to a wallet you control.
Choose the custody setup that fits how you plan to use ZKAS, then acquire it through a supported market or mining and move it into self-custody.
01
Choose your ZKAS wallet
All official wallet options are non-custodial. The difference is where the keys live and how much control you want.
Web Wallet
Fastest way to get started from a browser or phone.
Non-custodial · easiest accessLight Wallet
Local-key wallet app for stronger everyday custody.
Self-custody · local keysSelf-hosted / CLI
Run walletd or shielded-pay locally for maximum control.
Advanced · self-hostedPaper Wallet
Create keys offline for long-term cold storage.
Cold storage · offlineFor everyday useLight Wallet or Web Wallet
For larger / long-term holdingsLocal app, self-hosted wallet or paper wallet
02
Exchange access
Choose an exchange below. Clicking a logo opens that exchange's ZKAS / USDT market directly.
Market Trackers
View independent ZKAS market profiles:
ZKAS OTC
View the shared ZKAS OTC order book, completed trades and live offers.
Open ZKAS OTC ↗
Before trading: verify the pair, deposit and withdrawal status, and send a small test amount first. Exchange availability and regional access are controlled by each platform.
03
Take custody of your ZKAS
Once you have ZKAS on a market, move it to your shielded wallet rather than leaving meaningful funds on an exchange.
Get your receive address
Open your ZKAS wallet, choose Receive, and copy your shielded address.
Send a test amount
Withdraw a small amount first and confirm it arrives before moving more.
Transfer the balance
After the test clears, withdraw the remaining amount you want in self-custody.
04
Keep the basics simple
Most losses happen around custody, wrong addresses, fake support and rushed transfers—not the protocol itself.
Back up the seed
Store your recovery phrase offline. Never type it into support chats, forms or exchange websites.
Check the address
Compare the first and last characters before approving a withdrawal.
Use official links
Open wallets and tools from ZKAS official resources rather than unsolicited messages or ads.
Test first
A small test transaction is the safest way to verify the route before moving more.
MINING
Mine with kHeavyHash.
ZKAS supports native proof-of-work and merged mining with Kaspa. Miners can use supported pools or run their own node and mining setup. Since ZKrise, miners receive the full block subsidy; pool service fees, if any, are separate. Operators need a ZKrise-compatible bridge for bound ZKM1 merged mining.
BUILD
Open source by design.
Core software, SDKs, payment tools and technical documentation are available publicly for developers and operators.
NETWORK
Verify the network yourself.
Inspect public BlockDAG data while shielded transaction details remain private.
ZKAS
No premine. Proof of work from genesis.
ZKAS launched with no presale, founder allocation or airdrop. Its genesis coinbase is documented as provably unspendable, with issuance occurring through mining.