Zodl offers a mobile wallet focused on private, self‑custodied Zcash transactions, enabling users to send, receive, and swap shielded ZEC without exposing personal data. The app includes features like CrossPay for private cross‑chain payments, hardware‑wallet integration for cold storage, and retail checkout support through Flexa, all while guaranteeing no tracking or analytics on user activity.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Zcash offers strong on-chain privacy, but most wallets expose transaction metadata, require complex user actions to maintain shielding, and lack support for private cross‑chain payments, cold storage, and real‑world spending. This limits broader adoption of shielded crypto for users who value financial sovereignty and privacy.
Solution
Zodl provides a self‑custody mobile wallet that keeps shielded Zcash private by default, eliminating the need for users to manage complex privacy settings. The wallet integrates CrossPay for private cross‑chain payments, allowing users to send shielded ZEC while recipients receive other assets such as BTC or stablecoins without exposing transaction data. Built‑in private swaps, powered by NEAR Intents, enable seamless conversion between shielded ZEC and other cryptocurrencies without relying on centralized exchanges. Zodl also supports hardware‑wallet integration with Keystone for air‑gapped cold storage and offers Flexa‑enabled checkout for private payments at retail merchants. Throughout, the app records no analytics or tracking, ensuring user activity remains confidential.
Target Audience
Primary users are privacy‑focused cryptocurrency holders and individuals seeking self‑custody solutions for shielded Zcash, including retail consumers and merchants who want to transact without exposing financial data.
Features
- Self‑custody architecture where only the user holds private keys, with no third‑party access to wallet data
- Automatic 1‑click shielding of incoming transparent ZEC to maintain privacy without user intervention
- CrossPay functionality for private cross‑chain payments, converting shielded ZEC to other assets while preserving confidentiality
- Integrated private swaps using NEAR Intents, enabling on‑device conversion between shielded ZEC and other cryptocurrencies without centralized exchanges
- Hardware‑wallet support for Keystone, allowing air‑gapped signing and storage of shielded ZEC
- Retail checkout via Flexa, enabling private Zcash payments at thousands of merchants without data collection
- Strict no‑tracking policy: the app does not collect analytics, transaction history, or personal user data