What is ZEC?
ZEC is the native cryptocurrency of the Zcash network. Here is the short version of what it is—and why ZEC Rewards uses it as a rewards destination.
ZEC is to the Zcash network what BTC is to the Bitcoin network: its native digital asset.
Zcash and ZEC in plain English.
Zcash is a cryptocurrency network and ZEC is the asset used on that network. Zcash developed distinct cryptographic technology that can support privacy-preserving transactions while also supporting transparent transactions.
Why does ZEC Rewards use ZEC?
ZEC Rewards is built around a simple idea: everyday commerce can become a way to acquire ZEC without requiring a shopper to buy cryptocurrency at checkout.
Independent, not official
ZEC Rewards is an independent rewards service. It is not the Zcash Foundation and is not presented as an official Zcash service.
Learn it. Earn it. Control where it goes.
Eligible shopping rewards can be redeemed in ZEC to a compatible wallet you control.