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Grant Application: Development of the “Zcash Privacy Academy” Course
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- $7,000
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- Declined
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📋 Grant Application👀 Ready For ZCG Review❌ Grant Declined
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Declined3/3/2025
“Zcash Privacy Academy” Course This grant request is for $7,000. This project aims to create an educational online course that will help users: understand financial privacy and its importance, learn how Zcash privacy mechanisms work (zk-SN…
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2 meeting notes linkedDeclined3/3/2025
Zcash Privacy Academy Course
Unanimous rejection.
“Zcash Privacy Academy” Course This grant request is for $7,000. This project aims to create an educational online course that will help users: understand financial privacy and its importance, learn how Zcash privacy mechanisms work (zk-SNARKs, shielded transactions, viewing keys), and how to use Zcash securely in real-world scenarios (trading, donations, payroll payments, etc.). Participants will earn ZEC grants or vouchers as rewards for completing tests with the goal of increasing adoption and privacy practices for Zcash users. Members were asked to provide their feedback and vote on this grant request. Artkor: I think that some aspects of this proposal overlap with the work of ZecHub. In 2025, neural networks have become the main tool for finding information. These services are a primary research option instead, with traditional search engines verifying. There is no shortage of theoretical information today and Internet users can ask any questions and receive good quality answers without spending much time. In my opinion, we need not just useful materials about privacy but importantly, creators should have their own audiences. Just having materials won’t create an audience that will access the useful information. Therefore, we are open to all privacy and technology promoters who have an audience and a group of listeners. Otherwise, it becomes a less compelling proposal. I vote to reject. Jason: Very well said, I agree with you. I reject. ZeroDartz: AI tools really help people these days. I don’t see the point to fund this. I reject. Brian: I reject. Gguy: I reject as well. This proposal has been unanimously rejected.
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Artkor: I think that some aspects of this proposal overlap with the work of ZecHub. In 2025, neural networks have become the main tool for finding information. These services are a primary research option instead, with traditional search engines verifying. There is no shortage of theoretical information today and Internet users can ask any questions and receive good quality answers without spending much time. In my opinion, we need not just useful materials about privacy but importantly, creators should have their own audiences. Just having materials won’t create an audience that will access the useful information. Therefore, we are open to all privacy and technology promoters who have an audience and a group of listeners. Otherwise, it becomes a less compelling proposal. I vote to reject.
Jason: Very well said, I agree with you. I reject.
ZeroDartz: AI tools really help people these days. I don’t see the point to fund this. I reject.
Brian: I reject.
Gguy: I reject as well.
Remains Open2/17/2025
“Zcash Privacy Academy” Course
Too early to vote.
This grant request is for $7,000. This project aims to create an educational online course that will help users: understand financial privacy and its importance, learn how Zcash privacy mechanisms work (zk-SNARKs, shielded transactions, viewing keys), and how to use Zcash securely in real-world scenarios (trading, donations, payroll payments, etc.). Participants will earn ZEC grants or vouchers as rewards for completing tests with the goal of increasing adoption and privacy practices for Zcash users. The applicant posted to the forum more than seven days ago but they didn’t post on GitHub until today (review period starts when the grant request is posted to GitHub) so it’s too early for ZCG to vote. Members were asked to share their impressions. Gguy: Considering ZCG’s historical record on grants like this, we haven’t really seen any meaningful outcomes. So, unless something was demonstrated to me that showed that this was going to be different, which I haven’t seen so far, I’m leaning towards not funding this proposal. I’d like to hear from anyone in the community if they think this grant will be different and is something that should be funded. Let us know. Jason: I agree with Gguy, I’m leaning towards not funding this request. I’d like to see them request funding via ZecHub and see how they view the project. Brian: I agree with both Gguy and Jason. Zerodartz: I agree that ZecHub should consider this project for funding. But, the budget seems a bit high especially considering recent market conditions. Artkor: I need to consider this grant further, however, I am also concerned about market conditions.
Committee notes
Gguy: Considering ZCG’s historical record on grants like this, we haven’t really seen any meaningful outcomes. So, unless something was demonstrated to me that showed that this was going to be different, which I haven’t seen so far, I’m leaning towards not funding this proposal. I’d like to hear from anyone in the community if they think this grant will be different and is something that should be funded. Let us know.
Jason: I agree with Gguy, I’m leaning towards not funding this request. I’d like to see them request funding via ZecHub and see how they view the project.
Brian: I agree with both Gguy and Jason.
Zerodartz: I agree that ZecHub should consider this project for funding. But, the budget seems a bit high especially considering recent market conditions.
Artkor: I need to consider this grant further, however, I am also concerned about market conditions.
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1 primary, 1 supportingPrimary forum thread
Open forum threadGrant Proposal: Development of the “Zcash Privacy Academy” Course
1. Goal Create an educational online course that will help users: • Understand financial privacy and its importance. • Learn how Zcash privacy mechanisms work (zk-SNARKs, shielded transactions, viewing keys) . • Use Zcash securely in real-world scenarios (trading, donations, payroll payme...
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Open forum threadGrant Proposal: Development of the “Zcash Privacy Academy” Course
1. Goal Create an educational online course that will help users: • Understand financial privacy and its importance. • Learn how Zcash privacy mechanisms work (zk-SNARKs, shielded transactions, viewing keys) . • Use Zcash securely in real-world scenarios (trading, donations, payroll payme...
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Open source recordGrant Application: Development of the “Zcash Privacy Academy” Course
### Terms and Conditions - [x] I agree to the [Grant Agreement](https://9ba4718c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471_f81ef4e4b5f040038350270590eb2e42.pdf) terms if funded - [x] I agree to [Provide KYC information](https:/...
repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | state: closed | author: BeyondKarto | labels: ["📋 Grant Application","👀 Ready For ZCG Review","❌ Grant Declined"] | number: 20 | closedAt: 2025-04-04T16:17:25Z | commentCount: 2
Github Issue Comment
Open source recordComment on #20: Grant Application: Development of the “Zcash Privacy Academy” Course
https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-proposal-development-of-the-zcash-privacy-academy-course/50284
repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: alexgbo | number: 20 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/20 | commentId: 2663046857 | createdAt: 2025-02-17T12:57:22Z | issueNumber: 20
Github Issue Comment
Open source recordComment on #20: Grant Application: Development of the “Zcash Privacy Academy” Course
https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-proposal-development-of-the-zcash-privacy-academy-course/50284/5
repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: alexgbo | number: 20 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/20 | commentId: 2695710229 | createdAt: 2025-03-03T22:28:01Z | issueNumber: 20
Google Sheet Row
Open source recordDevelopment of the “Zcash Privacy Academy” Course
Date Submitted: 2/17/2025 | Proposal Title: Development of the “Zcash Privacy Academy” Course | Applicant(s): Beyond | Grant Platform Link: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/20#event-16333156105 | Forum Link: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-proposal-develop
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