Zcash (ZEC) token unlock schedule
Zcash had released 16.9M ZEC by 1 Oct 2026, 83.4% of the 20.2M ZEC on its schedule. The next unlock, on 1 Nov 2026, adds 47.3K ZEC (0.23% of the scheduled total), about $60.8M at today's price of $1,286. The schedule reaches full release in May 2044.
Zcash tokens released over time
Upcoming Zcash unlocks
| Date | ZEC | Of schedule | Value today | Goes to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026Next | 47.3K | 0.23% | $60.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Dec 2026 | 48.8K | 0.24% | $62.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Jan 2027 | 48.8K | 0.24% | $62.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Feb 2027 | 44.1K | 0.22% | $56.7M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Mar 2027 | 48.8K | 0.24% | $62.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Apr 2027 | 47.3K | 0.23% | $60.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 May 2027 | 48.8K | 0.24% | $62.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Jun 2027 | 47.3K | 0.23% | $60.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Jul 2027 | 48.8K | 0.24% | $62.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Aug 2027 | 48.8K | 0.24% | $62.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Sep 2027 | 47.3K | 0.23% | $60.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
| 1 Oct 2027 | 48.8K | 0.24% | $62.8M | Miners Reward +1 more |
Who receives Zcash tokens
Zcash unlock FAQ
When is the next Zcash unlock?
On 1 Nov 2026, when 47.3K ZEC unlock, 0.23% of the scheduled total, worth about $60.8M at today's price.
How much ZEC is unlocked?
16.9M ZEC, 83.4% of the scheduled total, by 1 Oct 2026.
When will Zcash be fully unlocked?
May 2044, on Zcash's published schedule.
Who receives the next Zcash unlock?
The 1 Nov 2026 release goes to Miners Reward (43.0K) and Zcash Community Grants (ZCG) (4.3K).
Who is behind Zcash?
NAUT lists 6 people on the Zcash team and 0 backers.
NAUT builds this schedule from Zcash's published tokenomics, as monthly snapshots of what each allocation holds, so it shows releases on paper, not on-chain transfers. Values use $1,286 on CoinGecko, 28 Oct 2026. Not financial advice. See Zcash on NAUT for its funding, team and contacts.