The zkSNARKS application period is over. Submissions are no longer being accepted. If you applied, check the snarklist to see whether you earned an allocation — the registry updates as contributors are verified.
Pick the category that fits how you show up for Zcash. You'll add specifics next.
developers
researchers
builders
artists
designers
educators
community
~/contributors/_
Select a directory
Seven directories. Pick the one that's most you — it sets the lane your application is reviewed in.
// select a category to continue
root@zksnarks:~$ whoami
Who's applying?
Your X / Twitter handle is how we verify contributions and how you'll be notified. Public timeline only — no DMs.
@
// an X handle is required to continue
root@zksnarks:~$ cat ./how_you_secured_zcash
How did you secure Zcash?
Select everything that applies. This is about contribution, not credentials.
Protocol & dev
Cryptography & research
Art & memes
Education & docs
Infrastructure & nodes
Community & mod
Wallets & tooling
Other
// select at least one vector
root@zksnarks:~$ verify --proof-of-work
Show the work.
Drop links — PRs, threads, art, tools, talks, anything that proves you were in it. One per line is perfect.
/
// drop at least one link as proof
root@zksnarks:~$ echo "$WHY_YOU"
Why you?
One sharp paragraph. If it reads like a tweet, even better — you've got 280 characters.
0 / 280
// say something — this one matters
root@zksnarks:~$ register --wallet
Your ZEC wallet address.
Double-check it before you submit.
// enter a valid ZEC wallet address
root@zksnarks:~$ review --before-transmit
Confirm transmission.
This goes to the verification queue. You can re-apply, but only your latest entry counts.
// Submitting adds you to the verification queue. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — if you're accepted, we'll reach out via the X handle you applied with.
// transmission failed — try again
root@zksnarks:~$ nominate --builder
Tag someone who earned it.
Know a builder, artist, or quiet workhorse who secured $ZEC? Put them on the record. We'll see every nomination on the timeline.
@
// enter their handle to generate the nomination
Application sealed
Applicant
#0048
sig zk:0000-0000
You're in the verification queue. Now make it loud — the fastest way to get noticed is for the timeline to vouch for you.
// broadcast it
// pay it forward
Nominate someone who also deserves a zkSNARK allocation — tagging them on X bumps them onto our radar.