Zodl: Zcash Wallet

Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL)

About this app

Powered by Zcash, the most private cryptocurrency ever designed, also known as encrypted Bitcoin. With Zodl, you don’t need to know how blockchains work to use private money. Zodl hides the complexity while holding the line on security, making it an easy, low-risk way to get started.

Our Why
We envision a world without mass financial surveillance, where law-abiding people can transact freely and privately, without fear that their data will be exploited, sold, or weaponized by criminals, corporations, or governments. A world where financial privacy is the default and access to markets is a human right. Because the ability to make transactions that sustain life and liberty should belong to everyone. There is no sovereignty without privacy.

Built Different
Our wallet feels simple on the surface, but is powered by engineering depth other Zcash wallets simply don’t reach. Zodl’s engineers are the original creators of Zcash, with a level of cryptography and protocol mastery unmatched by any other wallet team. Paired with the product team that set the standard for Zcash UX, Zodl innovates with a full grasp of the blockchain’s requirements, capabilities, potential, and risks.

Open-Source Development
Our work is open source because reliable financial privacy requires transparent development. Anyone can inspect the protocol code, audit the wallet, and verify our work. We don’t ask for trust. We show our work.

Privacy by Design
Unlike most apps that claim to prioritize privacy, Zodl is built for it. We go out of our way to know nothing about you. Zodl does not see, collect, or track your wallet activity, balances, transaction history, clicks, or habits. We don’t profile.

Self-Custody
Zodl puts you in complete control of your funds: no gatekeepers, no middlemen, just true financial sovereignty. Only you can access and manage your ZEC. Your keys, your crypto.

The Most Private P2P Payments
Zcash is the most private cryptocurrency ever designed, and Zodl is built by a team of developers uniquely equipped to honor that design. Shielded ZEC keeps transaction details hidden on the blockchain, and Zodl extends that protection at the wallet level.

Private Cross-Chain Payments
Just because your friends expose their financial data on public blockchains, doesn’t mean you should. With Zodl CrossPay, you can use shielded ZEC to make payments in whatever asset your recipient prefers, like BTC or a stablecoin. Stay private.

Swaps to and from Shielded ZEC
Zodl’s built-in swaps are the simplest, most privacy-preserving way to fund your Zodl wallet or move from Zcash to another cryptocurrency.

User Feedback
Zodl is shaped by its users. Every update reflects what our community wants most. Whether you're requesting a new feature or sharing a bug report, your voice helps make the wallet better for everyone.

Ratings and reviews

works well on my old phone, but fails to launch on the Pixel 10. update: had to clear the app data which obviously means I need recovery keys which I had but just throwing that out as a warning for anyone else trying it.

Ardena Wallet app offers a smooth and user-friendly experience for managing digital assets. The interface is clean, transactions are easy to navigate, and the security features give users confidence while using the app. A solid wallet choice for anyone exploring crypto and Web3.

Brilliant app. Makes shielding your ZEC super easy. Could perhaps do with a simple onboarding flow for newbies though? i.e. checklist/steps 1, 2, 3 to moving your ZEC off exchange and shielding it. Also some FAQ to reassure you that your money isn't going to vanish! And also to explain why you don't have to create an account etc. I think this may increase adoption, as currently you have to figure it all out on your own (I asked ChatGPT a few things!)

What’s new

Added:
* We added an App Theme setting, including a pure black dark theme for OLED screens.
Changed:
* We made automatic server switching steadier and more reliable.
* We made a range of security and privacy improvements.
Fixed:
* We fixed an issue where you could be told you had insufficient funds when you had enough.
* We fixed an issue where the app could stay stuck loading after updating from an older version.