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Shielded Labs is an independent, donation-funded Zcash support organization based in Switzerland. It is the first organization in the Zcash ecosystem that has never received direct or indirect funding from the Development Fund or block rewards.

Values

Human Freedom

We believe Zcash is essential for human freedom because it allows individuals to make financial decisions and express themselves without fear of censorship, discrimination, or surveillance.

Independent Funding

We look beyond the Dev Fund and block rewards for financial support and secure funding directly from Zcash holders and supporters.

Honor the Holders

We believe the price of ZEC matters and that coinholders should have a voice in shaping Zcash’s direction. We prioritize initiatives that benefit ZEC holders.

Autonomy

We view Zcash as a tool that enables individuals to have agency and control over their personal information, free from outside influence.

Innovation

We’re focused on making Zcash resilient by developing technologies that strengthen the network’s sustainability, security, and scalability.

Collaboration

We work alongside other contributors and community members who share our values and vision for Zcash in order to achieve our common goals.

mission

Mission

Our mission is to build unstoppable private money that empowers human freedom and self-sovereignty. We focus on projects that advance the sustainability, security, and scalability of the Zcash network.