How to Display ZCash Address on Your Website

To display a Zcash address on your website, follow these steps:

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1. Generate Your Zcash Address

First, you need to obtain your Zcash wallet address. This can be done by:

Using a Wallet App: Open your Zcash wallet (e.g., ZecWallet or Exodus) and navigate to the “Receive” section to find your address. Copy the address from there.
Using a Hardware Wallet: Connect your hardware wallet, open the Zcash app, and go to the “Receive” section to copy your address.
Unified Address Option: If supported, use a Unified Address (UA), which works across all pools (transparent and shielded).

2. Decide on the Address Format

Zcash supports two main types of addresses:

Transparent Address (t-address): Starts with “t” and is visible on the blockchain.
Shielded Address (z-address): Starts with “z” and offers privacy by hiding transaction details.

If you want compatibility across different systems, consider using a Unified Address.

3. Add the Address to Your Website

You can display the address in several ways:

Plain Text Display

Simply copy and paste your Zcash address into your website’s HTML code:

Donate using Zcash: t1ZQ5NzfZxWp4m3q8c4fGFtfiHkvk1s9dJt

QR Code

Generate a QR code for your Zcash address using an online QR code generator or wallet tools that support QR code creation. Embed it into your website:

<img src="path-to-your-generated-qr-code.png" alt="Zcash Donation QR Code">

Donation Widget

You can create a donation widget for seamless contributions:

Use tools like YWallet or other cryptocurrency plugins to generate widgets that include buttons for copying the address or creating payment URIs.

4. Enhance User Experience

Consider adding features like:

Copy Button: Allow users to copy the address directly.
Payment URI: Generate a clickable payment URI for wallets that support it.
Carousel Display: If using multiple types of addresses (e.g., transparent and shielded), provide navigation options for users to choose their preferred type.

5. Security Considerations

Avoid sharing private keys or sensitive information; only share public addresses.
If using shielded addresses, consider sharing viewing keys selectively for auditing purposes.

By following these steps, you can effectively display your Zcash address on your website for donations or transactions.