Ecosyste.ms: Awesome
An open API service indexing awesome lists of open source software.
https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome-privacy-coins
A curated list of awesome resources, tools, wallets, and educational content for privacy coins. Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies that focus on enhanced privacy and anonymity features to protect user transactions and identities.
https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome-privacy-coins
List: awesome-privacy-coins
awesome awesome-list awesome-lists privacy-coin privacy-coins
Last synced: 1 day ago
JSON representation
A curated list of awesome resources, tools, wallets, and educational content for privacy coins. Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies that focus on enhanced privacy and anonymity features to protect user transactions and identities.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome-privacy-coins
- Owner: awesomelistsio
- Created: 2024-11-18T00:11:16.000Z (1 day ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-18T00:11:54.000Z (1 day ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-18T01:21:28.911Z (1 day ago)
- Topics: awesome, awesome-list, awesome-lists, privacy-coin, privacy-coins
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 3.91 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
-
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
Awesome Lists containing this project
README
# Awesome Privacy Coins [](https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome)
[](https://tinyurl.com/2h9aktmd) [](https://tinyurl.com/d4xnrptz) [](https://tinyurl.com/mr22naua) [](https://tinyurl.com/e8ymxdw3)
> A curated list of awesome resources, tools, wallets, and educational content for privacy coins. Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies that focus on enhanced privacy and anonymity features to protect user transactions and identities.
## Contents
- [General Resources](#general-resources)
- [Popular Privacy Coins](#popular-privacy-coins)
- [Privacy Wallets](#privacy-wallets)
- [Privacy Tools and Technologies](#privacy-tools-and-technologies)
- [Mining Privacy Coins](#mining-privacy-coins)
- [Exchanges Supporting Privacy Coins](#exchanges-supporting-privacy-coins)
- [Educational Resources](#educational-resources)
- [Community and Forums](#community-and-forums)
- [Contribute](#contribute)
- [License](#license)
## General Resources
- **[CoinGecko Privacy Coins List](https://www.coingecko.com/en/categories/privacy-coins)** - A list of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies with market data.
- **[What Are Privacy Coins?](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/privacy-coins.asp)** - An overview of privacy coins and their features.
- **[Messari Privacy Coin Analysis](https://messari.io/screener/privacy-coins)** - Insights and analysis of various privacy coins.
## Popular Privacy Coins
- **[Monero (XMR)](https://www.getmonero.org/)** - A leading privacy coin that uses ring signatures and stealth addresses to ensure transaction anonymity.
- **[Zcash (ZEC)](https://z.cash/)** - A privacy coin utilizing zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) for optional privacy and shielded transactions.
- **[Dash (DASH)](https://www.dash.org/)** - A cryptocurrency with optional privacy features through its PrivateSend function.
- **[Horizen (ZEN)](https://www.horizen.io/)** - A privacy-focused cryptocurrency using zero-knowledge proofs.
- **[Secret (SCRT)](https://scrt.network/)** - A privacy coin built on a blockchain with privacy-preserving smart contracts.
- **[Verge (XVG)](https://vergecurrency.com/)** - A privacy coin that focuses on anonymity using Tor and I2P technologies.
- **[Firo (FIRO)](https://firo.org/)** - Formerly known as Zcoin, Firo uses the Lelantus protocol for enhanced privacy.
## Privacy Wallets
- **[Monero GUI Wallet](https://www.getmonero.org/downloads/)** - The official wallet for Monero, offering advanced privacy features.
- **[ZecWallet](https://www.zecwallet.co/)** - The official wallet for Zcash, supporting shielded transactions.
- **[Cake Wallet](https://cakewallet.com/)** - A popular mobile wallet for Monero and other privacy coins.
- **[Samourai Wallet](https://samouraiwallet.com/)** - A privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet with features like CoinJoin.
- **[Edge Wallet](https://edge.app/)** - A multi-currency wallet supporting various privacy coins.
- **[Atomic Wallet](https://atomicwallet.io/)** - A multi-currency wallet with support for privacy coins like Monero and Zcash.
## Privacy Tools and Technologies
- **[zk-SNARKs (Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge)](https://z.cash/technology/zksnarks/)** - The cryptographic technology behind Zcash's shielded transactions.
- **[Ring Signatures](https://web.getmonero.org/resources/research-lab/)** - A privacy feature used by Monero to obfuscate the sender's identity.
- **[Stealth Addresses](https://getmonero.org/resources/moneropedia/stealthaddress.html)** - A technology used by Monero to enhance transaction privacy by generating unique addresses.
- **[CoinJoin](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CoinJoin)** - A privacy protocol used by wallets like Wasabi and Samourai to mix transactions.
- **[Lelantus Protocol](https://firo.org/guide/lelantus.html)** - A privacy protocol used by Firo for anonymous transactions.
- **[MimbleWimble](https://mimblewimble.org/)** - A privacy protocol used by coins like Grin and Beam for confidential transactions.
## Mining Privacy Coins
- **[Monero Mining](https://www.getmonero.org/resources/mining/)** - A guide to mining Monero, which uses a CPU-friendly mining algorithm called RandomX.
- **[Zcash Mining Guide](https://www.zcashcommunity.com/mining/)** - A comprehensive guide to mining Zcash, a GPU-mined privacy coin.
- **[Firo Mining](https://firo.org/guide/mining.html)** - Information on mining Firo, which uses the MTP mining algorithm.
- **[Verge Mining Pools](https://vergecurrency.com/mining/)** - A list of popular mining pools for Verge.
## Exchanges Supporting Privacy Coins
- **[Binance](https://www.binance.com/)** - A major exchange offering trading pairs for privacy coins like Monero, Zcash, and Dash.
- **[Kraken](https://www.kraken.com/)** - A trusted exchange supporting privacy coins like Monero and Zcash.
- **[KuCoin](https://www.kucoin.com/)** - An exchange known for listing a variety of privacy coins.
- **[TradeOgre](https://tradeogre.com/)** - A niche exchange specializing in privacy-focused and lesser-known cryptocurrencies.
- **[AtomicDEX](https://atomicdex.io/)** - A decentralized exchange supporting privacy coins like Monero and Zcash.
## Educational Resources
- **[Mastering Monero](https://masteringmonero.com/)** - A book dedicated to understanding Monero and its privacy features.
- **[Zcash Documentation](https://z.cash/documentation/)** - Official documentation for Zcash, covering privacy features and usage.
- **[Monero Research Lab](https://www.getmonero.org/resources/research-lab/)** - A hub for research papers and developments in Monero’s privacy technology.
- **[The Privacy Coin Guide](https://www.coindesk.com/learn/privacy-coins-guide)** - An introduction to privacy coins and how they work.
## Community and Forums
- **[Reddit: r/Monero](https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/)** - A subreddit dedicated to Monero discussions and updates.
- **[Reddit: r/Zcash](https://www.reddit.com/r/zec/)** - A subreddit for discussions about Zcash.
- **[BitcoinTalk Privacy Coins Forum](https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=261.0)** - A forum for discussing privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.
- **[Telegram: Privacy Coin Group](https://t.me/privacycoingroup)** - A Telegram group for discussions about privacy coins.
- **[Discord: Privacy Coin Community](https://discord.gg/privacycoin)** - A Discord server focused on privacy coins and related technologies.
## Contribute
Contributions are welcome!
## License
[](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)