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Hito

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Request at a glance

Applicant
Hito Inc
Requested
$50,000
Funding in payment ledger
$50,000.00May reflect a partial approval; excludes refunds and reimbursements.
Status
Approved
Review context
Forum discussion linked1 committee record linked

FPF source evidence

Milestone and disbursement ledger

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4 ledger rows

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Wallets · Monthly

Startup Funding

Recorded row amount$10,000.00
Estimate
Not recorded
FPF “Paid Out” date
5/12/2026
FPF “ZEC Disbursed”
18.27 ZEC
FPF “USD Disbursed”
Not recorded
FPF “ZEC/USD” rate
$547.35 / ZEC
FPF ledger status
Completed

Wallets

1

Recorded row amount$10,000.00
Estimate
Not recorded
FPF “Paid Out” date
6/29/2026
FPF “ZEC Disbursed”
25.64 ZEC
FPF “USD Disbursed”
Not recorded
FPF “ZEC/USD” rate
$390.02 / ZEC
FPF ledger status
Completed

Wallets

2

Recorded row amount$15,000.00
Estimate
Not recorded
FPF “Paid Out” date
8/3/2026
FPF “ZEC Disbursed”
30.74 ZEC
FPF “USD Disbursed”
Not recorded
FPF “ZEC/USD” rate
$487.96 / ZEC
FPF ledger status
Completed

Wallets

3

Recorded row amount$15,000.00
Estimate
Not recorded
FPF “Paid Out” date
9/2/2026
FPF “ZEC Disbursed”
18.43 ZEC
FPF “USD Disbursed”
Not recorded
FPF “ZEC/USD” rate
$813.89 / ZEC
FPF ledger status
Completed
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Workflow signals
📋 Grant Application🎯 Milestone 1 Complete🎯 Milestone 2 Complete🎯 Milestone 3 Complete👀 Ready For ZCG Review+3 more
Latest committee record
Approved5/11/2026

Hito Wallet proposes to develop a cold signing module for Zcash Orchard shielded transactions, enabling fully offline private key signing on their hardware device with integration to mainnet via lightwalletd and the Zodl wallet interface.…

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Source stateGitHub + Sheet
GitHub-Sheet match100%
Primary forum1
Supporting forum2
GitHub labels8
Decision notes1

GitHub workflow labels

8 labels captured as structured grant attributes
📋 Grant Application
Category
Intake
Status
Grant Application
Milestone
-
Observed
9/2/2026
Open GitHub issue
🎯 Milestone 1 Complete
Category
Milestone
Status
Milestone Complete
Milestone
1
Observed
9/2/2026
Open GitHub issue
🎯 Milestone 2 Complete
Category
Milestone
Status
Milestone Complete
Milestone
2
Observed
9/2/2026
Open GitHub issue
🎯 Milestone 3 Complete
Category
Milestone
Status
Milestone Complete
Milestone
3
Observed
9/2/2026
Open GitHub issue
👀 Ready For ZCG Review
Category
Review
Status
Ready For Zcg Review
Milestone
-
Observed
9/2/2026
Open GitHub issue
✅ Startup Payment Completed
Category
Payment
Status
Startup Payment Completed
Milestone
-
Observed
9/2/2026
Open GitHub issue
✅ Grant Approved
Category
Decision
Status
Approved
Milestone
-
Observed
9/2/2026
Open GitHub issue
✔️ Grant Complete
Category
Completion
Status
Grant Complete
Milestone
-
Observed
9/2/2026
Open GitHub issue

Decision history

1 meeting note linked
Approved5/11/2026

Hito

Approved

Hito Wallet proposes to develop a cold signing module for Zcash Orchard shielded transactions, enabling fully offline private key signing on their hardware device with integration to mainnet via lightwalletd and the Zodl wallet interface. Requesting $50,000. Artkor: I’m very happy to support approving this grant and I hope it will be fully implemented. Shielded Zcash should be available in every hardware wallet. And it would also be great if Hito eventually released a co-branded device for the Zcash community. I would certainly want to buy one for my collection. Gguy: Yes I agree that hardware wallets are something that protect our users and we understand there is an elevated cost in developing hardware wallets over pure software wallets. Hanh: I think we should fund it. The only question is if they are equipped with delivering the whole project considering it’s a small team. Bear in mind that Ledger and Trezor were not able yet to do so. This is not as simple as it looks. But it’s possible. Zerodartz: I think this hardware wallet is really cool since it’s credit card sized and the budget is reasonable. If they can manage to pull it all off and get it working, then I can see it getting new Zcash users also. Hanh: One of the considerations is to find a partner to do the companion app. I don’t think they have a partner yet or maybe they are planning to do it themselves? Zerodartz: Yeah that’s good to consider. Which wallets would be open to partner with them? Hanh: I think it’s a good project but I suspect large coin holders would not want to put their funds into something that has so little market share. We’ll see.

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Zcash Community Grants Meeting Minutes 5/11/2026
Committee notes

Artkor: I’m very happy to support approving this grant and I hope it will be fully implemented. Shielded Zcash should be available in every hardware wallet. And it would also be great if Hito eventually released a co-branded device for the Zcash community. I would certainly want to buy one for my collection.

Gguy: Yes I agree that hardware wallets are something that protect our users and we understand there is an elevated cost in developing hardware wallets over pure software wallets.

Hanh: I think we should fund it. The only question is if they are equipped with delivering the whole project considering it’s a small team. Bear in mind that Ledger and Trezor were not able yet to do so. This is not as simple as it looks. But it’s possible.

Zerodartz: I think this hardware wallet is really cool since it’s credit card sized and the budget is reasonable. If they can manage to pull it all off and get it working, then I can see it getting new Zcash users also.

Hanh: One of the considerations is to find a partner to do the companion app. I don’t think they have a partner yet or maybe they are planning to do it themselves?

Zerodartz: Yeah that’s good to consider. Which wallets would be open to partner with them?

Hanh: I think it’s a good project but I suspect large coin holders would not want to put their funds into something that has so little market share. We’ll see.

Forum links

1 primary, 2 supporting
Primary forum thread

Grant Application - Hito Hardware Wallet - Zcash Cold Signing (Orchard)

Hello Zcash Community, We are building Hito - a hardware-backed signing device for secure key management across crypto, identity, and delegated authority. We have produced 5,000+ devices with a fully in-house stack (hardware, firmware, software), and now proposing to add Zcash cold signing su...

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Forum URL
https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-hito-hardware-wallet-zcash-cold-signing-orchard/55539
Open forum thread

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Supporting forum reference

Grant Application - Hito Hardware Wallet - Zcash Cold Signing (Orchard)

Hello Zcash Community, We are building Hito - a hardware-backed signing device for secure key management across crypto, identity, and delegated authority. We have produced 5,000+ devices with a fully in-house stack (hardware, firmware, software), and now proposing to add Zcash cold signing su...

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Forum URL
https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-hito-hardware-wallet-zcash-cold-signing-orchard/55539/10
Open forum thread

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Supporting forum reference

Grant Application - Hito Hardware Wallet - Zcash Cold Signing (Orchard)

Hello Zcash Community, We are building Hito - a hardware-backed signing device for secure key management across crypto, identity, and delegated authority. We have produced 5,000+ devices with a fully in-house stack (hardware, firmware, software), and now proposing to add Zcash cold signing su...

Confidence
100%
Forum URL
https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-hito-hardware-wallet-zcash-cold-signing-orchard/55539/11
Open forum thread

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Application source evidence

Primary GitHub, Sheet, and other non-forum source records.
Github Issue

Grant Application - Hito

### 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:/...

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | state: closed | author: hito-dev | labels: ["📋 Grant Application","👀 Ready For ZCG Review","✅ Grant Approved","✔️ Grant Complete","🎯 Milestone 1 Complete","✅ Startup Payment Completed","🎯 Milestone 2 Complete","🎯 Milestone 3 Complete"] | number: 280 | closedAt: 2026-09-02T14:55:22Z | commentCount: 13

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

@hito-dev two issues need your attention: 1. Startup + milestones must equal total budget amount. So either remove the startup funding or adjust the milestones. 2. You need to post to the [Forum ](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/)for co...

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4298238961
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: alexgbo | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4298238961 | createdAt: 2026-04-22T16:57:43Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

> 1. Startup + milestones must equal total budget amount. So either remove the startup funding or adjust the milestones. Fixed, thanks > 2. You need to post to the [Forum ](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/)for community feedback. If you...

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4319579093
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: hito-dev | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4319579093 | createdAt: 2026-04-25T12:10:16Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

Trust level increased. If you still don't see the post button clear your cache and/or try another browser. Post the link here once you've successfully posted on the forum. Thanks.

Confidence
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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4319663200
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: alexgbo | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4319663200 | createdAt: 2026-04-25T13:00:10Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

@alexgbo Posted to the forum, here is the link - https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-hito-hardware-wallet-zcash-cold-signing-orchard/55539

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4330070310
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: hito-dev | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4330070310 | createdAt: 2026-04-27T20:02:45Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-hito-hardware-wallet-zcash-cold-signing-orchard/55539/10

Confidence
100%
Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4421074239
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: alexgbo | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4421074239 | createdAt: 2026-05-11T13:20:36Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

Thank you for requesting your startup funding. We just sent you 18.27 ZEC at $547.38 USD/ZEC for a total of $10,000 USD TXID: 4db8f321b445c8b90c43eb4652f2554a0d3ac23153ace2e57ec46e012c7d9c6c

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100%
Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4433246997
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: Duhneekuh | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4433246997 | createdAt: 2026-05-12T17:51:39Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

@hito-dev it looks like it’s been over a month since your last update on the forum. As a reminder, ZCG requires monthly updates to keep the community informed on progress. Could you please post an update on [your thread](https://forum.zc...

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4682890291
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: Duhneekuh | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4682890291 | createdAt: 2026-06-11T16:48:26Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

@hito-dev - friendly reminder to post an update on [your thread](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-hito-hardware-wallet-zcash-cold-signing-orchard/55539/11)

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4743106302
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: Duhneekuh | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4743106302 | createdAt: 2026-06-18T14:42:53Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

> [@hito-dev](https://github.com/hito-dev) - friendly reminder to post an update on [your thread](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-hito-hardware-wallet-zcash-cold-signing-orchard/55539/11) Thanks for the reminder - wi...

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4743128560
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: hito-dev | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4743128560 | createdAt: 2026-06-18T14:45:25Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

Thank you for requesting your milestone 1 payout. We just sent you 25.64 ZEC at $389.96 USD/ZEC for a total of $10,000 USD. TXID: 116d0b97a0f41ffcd61dc7875e7e197c123d5583380e5f6e835bb345a810992b

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4834763148
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: Duhneekuh | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4834763148 | createdAt: 2026-06-29T16:26:54Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

> Thank you for requesting your milestone 1 payout. > > We just sent you 25.64 ZEC at $389.96 USD/ZEC for a total of $10,000 USD. > > TXID: 116d0b97a0f41ffcd61dc7875e7e197c123d5583380e5f6e835bb345a810992b Thanks, confirmed - received.

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:4839338639
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: mishabunte | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 4839338639 | createdAt: 2026-06-30T02:30:22Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

Thank you for requesting your milestone 2 payout. We just sent you 30.74 ZEC at $488.02 USD/ZEC for a total of $15,000 USD. TXID: 1a29a9b8817162dcffae75863a0137ecf9dfe0da21f8a1497d353da63bbe6355

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:5168951775
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: Duhneekuh | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 5168951775 | createdAt: 2026-08-03T16:20:00Z | issueNumber: 280

Github Issue Comment

Comment on #280: Grant Application - Hito

Thank you for requesting your milestone 3 payout and congrats on completing your grant. We just sent you 18.43 ZEC $814.07 USD/ZEC for a total of $15,000 USD for milestone 3. TXID: 81fa05b87f9bfbd4fb254e18c994e16ac8a7e962e1e6d5e232369192...

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Source ID
ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#280:comment:5511551379
Open source record

repo: zcashcommunitygrants | owner: ZcashCommunityGrants | author: Duhneekuh | number: 280 | issueUrl: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280 | commentId: 5511551379 | createdAt: 2026-09-02T14:55:08Z | issueNumber: 280

Google Sheet Row

Hito

Date Submitted: 4/21/2026 | Proposal Title: Hito | Applicant(s): Hito Inc | Grant Platform Link: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/280#issuecomment-4298238961 | Forum Link: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-hito-hardware-wallet-zcash-cold-signing-

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Source ID
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Google Sheet Row

Hito

Project: Hito | Grantee: Hito Inc | Category (as determined by ZCG): Wallets | Reporting Frequency (as determined by ZCG): Monthly | Milestone: Startup Funding | Amount (USD): $10,000.00

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Source ID
1FQ28rDCyRW0TiNxrm3rgD8ai2KGUsXAjPieQmI1kKKg:803214474:row:761
Open source record

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Google Sheet Row

Hito

Project: Hito | Grantee: Hito Inc | Category (as determined by ZCG): Wallets | Milestone: 1 | Amount (USD): $10,000.00 | Paid Out: 29 Jun 2026

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Source ID
1FQ28rDCyRW0TiNxrm3rgD8ai2KGUsXAjPieQmI1kKKg:803214474:row:762
Open source record

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Google Sheet Row

Hito

Project: Hito | Grantee: Hito Inc | Category (as determined by ZCG): Wallets | Milestone: 2 | Amount (USD): $15,000.00 | Paid Out: 3 Aug 2026

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Source ID
1FQ28rDCyRW0TiNxrm3rgD8ai2KGUsXAjPieQmI1kKKg:803214474:row:763
Open source record

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Google Sheet Row

Hito

Project: Hito | Grantee: Hito Inc | Category (as determined by ZCG): Wallets | Milestone: 3 | Amount (USD): $15,000.00 | Paid Out: 2 Sep 2026

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Open source record

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