Top Tweets for #12daysofzecmas

7 months ago

here are the winners of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. they were selected based on consistency and quality of their entries. 🥇@OmegaOnChain - $50 🥈@sagethecreative -$35 🥉@missfifi__ -$25 4th @ann_imoagene -$25 5th @BTCTurtle -$25 6th @hardaeborla -$15 7th @emynice_ -$15 8th @OsasDInvestor -$15 9th @etukudo68370 -$15 10th @BoiIshola -$15 11th @siloe8790187232 -$10 12th @l_etim -$10 13th @REINE9125 -$10 14th @lowxxey_ -$10 15th @kevinfauzan722 -$10 i'll be in your DMs for your shielded addresses. congratulations 🎉

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7 months ago

12 days. 12 tasks. real experiences. easy onboarding. a stronger, more bonded community. the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge was a great one. winners in the thread. let’s do more in 2026. happy holidays, Zcashers 🛡️

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7 months ago

It was really nice sharing my experience on the 10th day of #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. I commend all other users who took part in the challenge and great thanks to @CQ_Elzz for coming up with this challenge ❤️ #Zcash #Web3 #Crypto #ZEC #PrivacyIsNormal #Blockchain

hardaeborla's tweet photo. It was really nice sharing my experience on the 10th day of #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. I commend all other users who took part in the challenge and great thanks to @CQ_Elzz for coming up with this challenge ❤️
#Zcash #Web3 #Crypto #ZEC #PrivacyIsNormal #Blockchain https://t.co/IjFymCjgqI

7 months ago

hello fam. day 10 of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge is live! today’s task is easy and interactive: ➺ join our X Space as we talk Zcash & privacy ➺ during the space, tag 3 friends and invite them in ➺ share a screenshot showing you on the space + the tags don’t forget the required tags. set your reminder and pull up https://t.co/cxqVHmJGzT good luck

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7 months ago

It's the final day of #12DaysOfZECmas and I use this medium to extend warm greetings to the entire @Zcash community, the amazing Zcash team, and all supporters, enthusiasts, and true lovers of privacy around the world. Here’s to privacy, freedom, and a stronger Zcash ecosystem 💃🎉 #Zcash #Web3 #Crypto #PrivacyMatters #Xmas2025 @CQ_Elzz

7 months ago

we made it fam! it's day 12, final day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. today’s task is: ➺ post a short video wishing @Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas. don't forget the tags. happy ZECmas, Zcashers 🎉

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7 months ago

It's Day 11 of #12DaysOfZECmas hosted by @CQ_Elzz and here are some of the differences between transparent and shielded addresses #Zcash #zk #12DaysOfZECmas #Crypto #PrivacyMatters #Web3 @Zcash @ZecHub

Emynice | (1% better daily)

7 months ago

day 11 of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge, time to test your Zcash knowledge. today’s task: ➺ explain the difference between transparent and shielded addresses in @Zcash. keep it simple. don’t forget the tags. good luck

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REINE @REINE9125

7 months ago

It’s officially the last day of #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. I wish it could continue . One thing I learnt and gained from this challenge is how to stay consistent and show up. Anyways, Merry and Happy Zecmas to @ZecHub , @Zcash and everyone.

REINE9125's tweet photo. It’s officially the last day of #12DaysOfZECmas challenge.
I wish it could continue .

One thing I learnt and gained from this challenge is how to stay consistent and show up.

Anyways, Merry and Happy Zecmas to @ZecHub , @Zcash and everyone. https://t.co/EMrxjGeTng

REINE @REINE9125

7 months ago

Awwww… 🥹 the challenge is about to come to an end as tomorrow is the last day of #12DaysOfZECmas Day 11 ✅ Today, let’s discuss the difference between shielded and transparent addresses.

REINE9125's tweet photo. Awwww… 🥹 the challenge is about to come to an end as tomorrow is the last day of #12DaysOfZECmas
Day 11 ✅
Today, let’s discuss the difference between shielded and transparent addresses. https://t.co/F8yOlnFTf9

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@emynice_

7 months ago

And it's officially the end of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. A simple daily learning process that helped me understand Zcash a bit more. Merry Zecmas to the entire $ZEC community. Thank you @CQ_Elzz for coordinating this.

Emynice | (1% better daily)

@emynice_

7 months ago

Day 11 of #12DaysOfZECmas Today you’ll finally understand the difference between shielded addresses and transparent addresses. And why @zashi_app treats one as default and the other as a fallback. 🧵 👇

emynice_'s tweet photo. Day 11 of #12DaysOfZECmas

Today you’ll finally understand the difference between shielded addresses and transparent addresses.

And why @zashi_app treats one as default and the other as a fallback. 🧵 👇 https://t.co/z1ZriF7OLM

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Ann Imoagene @ann_imoagene

7 months ago

I just got matching pyjamas right now all I need is someone to wear the other one for Christmas pictures 😭 Who's active and send your rates for a night By the way, Today is the last day of #12DaysOfZECmas A big thank you to @CQ_Elzz and the entire @Zcash , @ZecHub and @zashi_app community I had fun and it was an exciting, educative and fun experience I low-key wish it doesn't end Merry ZECmas to everyone

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Danny

@cryptic_danny

7 months ago

Today is the last day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. Can't make a video right now. Been having light issues. Wishing @Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas. Thank you @CQ_Elzz for the amazing challenge. A fun time was had

cryptic_danny's tweet photo. Today is the last day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge.

Can't make a video right now. Been having light issues.

Wishing @Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas.

Thank you @CQ_Elzz for the amazing challenge. A fun time was had https://t.co/j5ejudOxr7

7 months ago

we made it fam! it's day 12, final day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. today’s task is: ➺ post a short video wishing @Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas. don't forget the tags. happy ZECmas, Zcashers 🎉

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ISHOLA

@BoiIshola

7 months ago

Day 12 is here, marking the close of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge 🎉 This initiative has been truly enjoyable and well put together. Special appreciation goes to @CQ_Elzz for organizing and hosting such a meaningful challenge for the @Zcash community thank you for the dedication 🫶 Today's challenge was to post a short video wishing Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas, but I'm actually not a vid creator. Wishing a joyful Christmas to the entire Zcash community and everyone who participated 🎄✨

BoiIshola's tweet photo. Day 12 is here, marking the close of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge 🎉

This initiative has been truly enjoyable and well put together.

Special appreciation goes to @CQ_Elzz for organizing and hosting such a meaningful challenge for the @Zcash community thank you for the dedication 🫶

Today's challenge was to post a short video wishing Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas, but I'm actually not a vid creator.

Wishing a joyful Christmas to the entire Zcash community and everyone who participated 🎄✨

gabriel_etim.zcash @l_etim

7 months ago

we made it fam! it's day 12, final day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. today’s task is: ➺ post a short video wishing @Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas. don't forget the tags. happy ZECmas, Zcashers 🎉

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𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚

@sagethecreative

7 months ago

What an amazing #12DaysOfZECmas . Hope to do this again some time soon. Thank you @CQ_Elzz got the opportunity. Wishing everyone @Zcash @ZecHub a Merry Zecmas

𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚

@sagethecreative

7 months ago

Zashi's Cross Pay Mechanism: A First Timer’s Perspective I’ve been holding Zcash for a while now. Ngl, at first it was because @CQ_Elzz included it in the #12DaysOfZECmas campaign. Then, I just decided to hold - partly because I was too lazy to swap back. Partly because it could also serve as a leverage to interact with the @Zcash ecosystem in the future. Until today!!! As per campaign details of the #12DayaOfZECmas - use the Pay option. I decided to try the Pay option despite knowing almost nothing about how it works. I’d written about "CrossPay", but trying it for the first time felt like stepping into a new era of crypto. Hit send on USDC on NEAR chain but I didn't want to post without --- The "Wait, How?" Moment The first time I opened the Pay tab, I had no clue what I was doing. I had just sent ZEC to myself but it appeared as USDC on another chain in my wallet. Without using Relay or 1nch or other cross chain swap tools or apps. As how now? Of course I was skeptical. (No be juju be this?) So I decided to try again, but with something more 'difficult' thus time. I had a friend’s Bitcoin address and some ZEC in my shielded pool. Usually, to make this work, I’d have to: ➺ Send ZEC to an exchange. ➺ Swap it for BTC (and pay a fee). ➺ Withdraw it to my friend's wallet (and pay another fee). ➺ Lose all my privacy in the process. With Zashi, I just pasted the BTC address, included how much BTC I wanted to send and waited for block confirmations. It felt too simple. .... Understanding the "Invisible Bridge" As I dug into what was actually happening, I realized the "magic" was a clever hand-off using the NEAR Protocol. I knew I'd seen this NEAR Protocol somewhere before. From my perspective, it looked like a standard transaction. At least until I checked the transaction details. Under the hood, I was actually engaging in an Intent-Based Swap. Essentially, I wasn't just 'sending money'; I was broadcasting an intent: "I want to spend this much ZEC to ensure this person (address) receives that much BTC." NEAR acts as the invisible coordinator. It finds 'solvers', basically high-speed market makers, who see my intent and say, "I'll take that deal." They grab my ZEC and instantly settle the BTC payment on the other side. .... Why It Changed My Mindset The "Why" hit me halfway through the transaction: ➺ Privacy stays intact. And then it hit me! As opposed to sending BTC through my normal wallet, my ZEC left my shielded pool privately. The outside world doesn't see my total balance or my transaction history. They just see the final Bitcoin delivery. ➺ No "Exchange Fatigue" I didn't have to log into a centralized exchange or wait for KYC approvals. Have you seen the price of sending BTC on Bybit or Binance? With Zashi, I sent as low as 1$ worth of BTC. Say goodbye to having to withdraw equal to or higher than stipulated minimum withdrawals on CEXs when you actually need less for gas. ➺ Universal Utility Suddenly, my private Zcash wallet became a tool I could use to pay anyon on any major chain. From SOL to ETH to BASE to ARBITRUM to AVALANCHE, all from one app. And I don't have to swap my tokens or pay exorbitant amount in gas. --- If you're not using Zashi, you're missing out a lot. The first time can be a bit nerve-wracking,ets not lie. But once you see that "Transaction Confirmed" message and realize your friend got their Bitcoin (or any of your other chosen coins) while your Zcash remained private, the lightbulb goes on. And that eureka moment/feeling hits - I've found the light. It makes Zcash feel less like a "speculative asset" and more like actual money. It’s the privacy of a cash 20-dollar bill combined with the reach of a global wire transfer. Not only will I be using this as often as possible going forward, I'll be actively preaching. Although I think one beautiful addition would be the option to have your funds in stables rather than in $ZEC.

sagethecreative's tweet photo. Zashi's Cross Pay Mechanism: A First Timer’s Perspective

I’ve been holding Zcash for a while now.

Ngl, at first it was because @CQ_Elzz included it in the #12DaysOfZECmas campaign.

Then, I just decided to hold - partly because I was too lazy to swap back.

Partly because it could also serve as a leverage to interact with the @Zcash ecosystem in the future.

Until today!!!

As per campaign details of the #12DayaOfZECmas - use the Pay option.

I decided to try the Pay option despite knowing almost nothing about how it works.

I’d written about "CrossPay", but trying it for the first time felt like stepping into a new era of crypto.

Hit send on USDC on NEAR chain but I didn't want to post without

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The "Wait, How?" Moment

The first time I opened the Pay tab, I had no clue what I was doing.

I had just sent ZEC to myself but it appeared as USDC on another chain in my wallet.

Without using Relay or 1nch or other cross chain swap tools or apps.

As how now?

Of course I was skeptical. (No be juju be this?)

So I decided to try again, but with something more 'difficult' thus time.

I had a friend’s Bitcoin address and some ZEC in my shielded pool.

Usually, to make this work, I’d have to:

➺ Send ZEC to an exchange.

➺ Swap it for BTC (and pay a fee).

➺ Withdraw it to my friend's wallet (and pay another fee).

➺ Lose all my privacy in the process.

With Zashi, I just pasted the BTC address, included how much BTC I wanted to send and waited for block confirmations.

It felt too simple.

....

Understanding the "Invisible Bridge"

As I dug into what was actually happening, I realized the "magic" was a clever hand-off using the NEAR Protocol.

I knew I'd seen this NEAR Protocol somewhere before.

From my perspective, it looked like a standard transaction.

At least until I checked the transaction details.

Under the hood, I was actually engaging in an Intent-Based Swap.

Essentially, I wasn't just 'sending money'; I was broadcasting an intent:

"I want to spend this much ZEC to ensure this person (address) receives that much BTC."

NEAR acts as the invisible coordinator.

It finds 'solvers', basically high-speed market makers, who see my intent and say, "I'll take that deal."

They grab my ZEC and instantly settle the BTC payment on the other side.

....

Why It Changed My Mindset

The "Why" hit me halfway through the transaction:

➺ Privacy stays intact.

And then it hit me!

As opposed to sending BTC through my normal wallet, my ZEC left my shielded pool privately.

The outside world doesn't see my total balance or my transaction history.

They just see the final Bitcoin delivery.

➺ No "Exchange Fatigue"

I didn't have to log into a centralized exchange or wait for KYC approvals.

Have you seen the price of sending BTC on Bybit or Binance?

With Zashi, I sent as low as 1$ worth of BTC.

Say goodbye to having to withdraw equal to or higher than stipulated minimum withdrawals on CEXs when you actually need less for gas.

➺ Universal Utility

Suddenly, my private Zcash wallet became a tool I could use to pay anyon on any major chain.

From SOL to ETH to BASE to ARBITRUM to AVALANCHE, all from one app.

And I don't have to swap my tokens or pay exorbitant amount in gas.

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If you're not using Zashi, you're missing out a lot.

The first time can be a bit nerve-wracking,ets not lie.

But once you see that "Transaction Confirmed" message and realize your friend got their Bitcoin (or any of your other chosen coins) while your Zcash remained private, the lightbulb goes on.

And that eureka moment/feeling hits - I've found the light.

It makes Zcash feel less like a "speculative asset" and more like actual money.

It’s the privacy of a cash 20-dollar bill combined with the reach of a global wire transfer.

Not only will I be using this as often as possible going forward, I'll be actively preaching.

Although I think one beautiful addition would be the option to have your funds in stables rather than in $ZEC.

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7 months ago

And that’s a wrap! Final challenge of #12DaysofZECmas completed. Wishing the entire Zcash and its community a joyful and private ZECmas 💛 Stay shielded 🎄🎄 @zcash @CQ_Elzz @ZecHub

7 months ago

we made it fam! it's day 12, final day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. today’s task is: ➺ post a short video wishing @Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas. don't forget the tags. happy ZECmas, Zcashers 🎉

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Omega Wolf

@OmegaOnChain

7 months ago

It's the final day! #12DaysOfZECmas have been wonderful. Thank you @CQ_Elzz for organizing this challenge and massive shout-out to everyone who made this fun!

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Osas @OsasDInvestor

7 months ago

Today is the final day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge 🎉😜 What a fantastic challenge! I want specially thank the host— @CQ_Elzz, thank you for putting this challenge together for the Zcash community 🫶 I was supposed to do a video wishing everyone happy Christmas, but where i am is inconvenient, so maybe next time🤧 Anyway, Happy Christmas to the Zcash community and everyone who participated in this challenge🎉⛄ @ZecHub @Zcash @zashi_app

OsasDInvestor's tweet photo. Today is the final day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge 🎉😜

What a fantastic challenge!

I want specially thank the host— @CQ_Elzz, thank you for putting this challenge together for the Zcash community 🫶

I was supposed to do a video wishing everyone happy Christmas, but where i am is inconvenient, so maybe next time🤧

Anyway, Happy Christmas to the Zcash community and everyone who participated in this challenge🎉⛄

@ZecHub @Zcash @zashi_app

7 months ago

we made it fam! it's day 12, final day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. today’s task is: ➺ post a short video wishing @Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas. don't forget the tags. happy ZECmas, Zcashers 🎉

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7 months ago

we made it fam! it's day 12, final day of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge. today’s task is: ➺ post a short video wishing @Zcash and the entire community a happy ZECmas. don't forget the tags. happy ZECmas, Zcashers 🎉

7 months ago

it’s officially ZECmas season!!! today kicks off the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge, and for the next 12 days (Dec 13–24), we’ll be learning, creating, using Zcash & @Zashi, meeting other Zcashers, and spreading the privacy message in our own way. winners will be announced on Dec 25. just a few friendly rules to keep things smooth and fair for everyone: • must retweet this post. • must be following @CQ_Elzz, @ZecHub, and @Zcash • must tag @CQ_Elzz, @ZecHub, and @Zcash in every post entry • must use #12DaysOfZECmas on all entries • must complete each day’s task before 11:59pm UTC let the fun begin!!!

CQ_Elzz's tweet photo. it’s officially ZECmas season!!!

today kicks off the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge,
and for the next 12 days (Dec 13–24),

we’ll be learning, creating, using Zcash & @Zashi, meeting other Zcashers, and spreading the privacy message in our own way.

winners will be announced on Dec 25.

just a few friendly rules to keep things smooth and fair for everyone:

• must retweet this post.

• must be following @CQ_Elzz, @ZecHub, and @Zcash

• must tag @CQ_Elzz, @ZecHub, and @Zcash in every post entry

• must use #12DaysOfZECmas on all entries

• must complete each day’s task before 11:59pm UTC

let the fun begin!!!

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Yendira @siloe8790187232

7 months ago

We've reached day 12 of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge, and all that's left for me to say is: Merry Zecmas! @CQ_Elzz @ZecHub @Zcash @zcashesp

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Fifi

@0xfifii

7 months ago

I do wish this challenge can go and on for 30 days, because i love every moment of it but today makes it the end… So on the 12th day of #12DaysOfZECmas my true privacy came to me (make sure to sing this in your best christmas tone) I made a short video to wish everyone a Happy Zecmas A big shoutout to @CQ_Elzz for making this whole experience possible PS; this is the best edit you will see on CT😭

7 months ago

it’s officially ZECmas season!!! today kicks off the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge, and for the next 12 days (Dec 13–24), we’ll be learning, creating, using Zcash & @Zashi, meeting other Zcashers, and spreading the privacy message in our own way. winners will be announced on Dec 25. just a few friendly rules to keep things smooth and fair for everyone: • must retweet this post. • must be following @CQ_Elzz, @ZecHub, and @Zcash • must tag @CQ_Elzz, @ZecHub, and @Zcash in every post entry • must use #12DaysOfZECmas on all entries • must complete each day’s task before 11:59pm UTC let the fun begin!!!

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Michelangelo.zec ⓩ🛡️

@BTCTurtle

7 months ago

Day 12 of #12DaysOfZECmas Finally, it’s here, the most wonderful time of the year! I wish you and all my followers the very best, and may Zcash continue to grow and thrive as it should. Have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄 ZEC @ZecHub @CQ_Elzz @Zcash

Michelangelo.zec ⓩ🛡️

@BTCTurtle

7 months ago

Day 11 of #12DaysOfZECmas, can you believe it? Just 1 day to go! Today, I’m diving into something I love: Zcash addresses: Transparent vs Shielded. Why it matters isn’t just techy, it’s about privacy by default and privacy by choice. Transparent Addresses Like Bitcoin: sender, receiver, and amount are public Perfect when you want auditable transactions, no secrets Use cases: 1. Exchange deposits (compliance-friendly) 2. Donations that need public proof 3. Simple wallet-to-wallet transfers Shielded Addresses Private: hides sender, receiver, and amount Strong on-chain privacy Use cases: 1. Payroll payments 2. Private savings 3. Confidential business transactions Whether you value transparency or privacy, Zcash gives you the choice. Privacy isn’t just a feature, it’s empowerment. A fundamental human need! @ZecHub @CQ_Elzz @Zcash

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7 months ago

It's Day 9 of the #12DaysOfZECmas challenge hosted by @CQ_Elzz and here goes my https://t.co/uA2y3mHhx9 profile. Great thanks to @zcashme for the swift verification ❤️🛡️ #Zcash #Web3 #Crypto #PrivacyMatters #ZEC