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We are so proud to announce the launch of the Zashi-Keystone integration, a major breakthrough for the Zcash community that has been years in the making. This integration marks a significant evolution in Zcash usability by enabling cold storage of shielded ZEC. <\/span><\/p>\n The Wait\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a long and challenging road,\u201d says our CEO Josh Swihart. \u201cDue to the computation needed to create zero-knowledge proofs, we had to overcome a number of technical hurdles in order to support shielded ZEC on a hardware wallet. This is cryptography, hardware, and software all coming together with a beautiful user experience for the first time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>A robust front end capable of handling the complexities of shielded ZEC transactions was critical to integrating with a hardware wallet like Keystone. \u201cZashi wasn\u2019t just another wallet; it became the necessary front-end that made the Keystone integration feasible. This wouldn\u2019t be possible without ECC\u2019s core team\u2019s deep knowledge of the Zcash protocol.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Working Together\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Zcash community has faced setbacks with other hardware wallet platforms when development promises weren\u2019t met, which resulted in stalled funds and frustration. Keystone emerged as a collaborative partner willing to push boundaries and innovate alongside us. Their exceptional commitment and capabilities didn\u2019t go unnoticed. The community embraced Keystone, and they received a <\/span>ZCG grant<\/span><\/a> to fuel their work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The non-stop exchange of ideas and solutions between the ECC and Keystone teams is notable. Keystone\u2019s proactive approach and dedication to addressing complex technical issues made it a seamless collaboration. \u201cKeystone proved to be an invaluable partner in developing the Zashi integration, displaying remarkable agility and commitment to innovation,\u201d says Josh. \u201cTheir collaborative spirit and technical capability allowed us to overcome significant challenges, turning ambitious concepts into practical solutions for storing shielded ZEC.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How to Use Zashi-Keystone\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Connecting Keystone hardware wallet to Zashi:<\/span><\/p>\n