# $ZEC Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 21, 2026

> **Asset:** $ZEC  
> **Date:** 2026-01-21 (January 21, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/zec/2026-01-21  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/zec.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @mert
> **Author:** mert ([@mert](https://x.com/mert))  
> **Metrics:** 392 likes · 36 retweets · 39 comments · 34.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T11:34:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mert/status/2013938235018506615](https://x.com/mert/status/2013938235018506615)  


> 
> "don't think ZEC trading at 1/10th of BTC is unreasonable

the first principles correct derivation of internet gold requires i) not unnecessarily leaking information, ii) true fungibility

both gold and cash have this, bitcoin does not

and both are functions of privacy

what you"


### Post #2 by @EricCryptoman
> **Author:** Eric Cryptoman ([@EricCryptoman](https://x.com/EricCryptoman))  
> **Metrics:** 135 likes · 19 retweets · 29 comments · 26.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T16:12:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EricCryptoman/status/2014008159086534815](https://x.com/EricCryptoman/status/2014008159086534815)  


> 
> "$ZEC did a 30x from here on unlimited liq.

$ROSE showing early signs of a similar dino run?

Up 30% on a shitty day shows some big accumulation. Still down 96% from all time highs. Flip 0.03 and this could move quick.

One of the few privacy projects that's survived multi-cycle."


### Post #3 by @DamiDefi
> **Author:** Dami-Defi ([@DamiDefi](https://x.com/DamiDefi))  
> **Metrics:** 238 likes · 30 retweets · 41 comments · 18.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T15:30:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2013997539121664225](https://x.com/DamiDefi/status/2013997539121664225)  


> 
> "Major Crypto Sectors and Projects That Dominate Them:

(Bookmark for later)

Yield-bearing stables — $ENA, $ONDO, $SYRUP, $CPOOL
Neobanks —  $ETHFI, $NEXO, $WXT, 
@UR_global
Privacy — $ZEC, $FIRO, $DASH
Perp DEXes — $HYPE, $ASTER
AI compute backbone — $TAO, $AKT, $IO, $ICP
AI"


### Post #4 by @Bankless
> **Author:** Bankless ([@Bankless](https://x.com/Bankless))  
> **Metrics:** 168 likes · 39 retweets · 26 comments · 14.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T15:27:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Bankless/status/2013996897417970133](https://x.com/Bankless/status/2013996897417970133)  


> 
> "Zooko on Bankless

The ZEC Checking Account
Cypherpunks vs UX
Zcash Governance
Privacy vs AI

Join us Monday, with 
@zooko"


### Post #5 by @coinexcom
> **Author:** CoinEx Global ([@coinexcom](https://x.com/coinexcom))  
> **Metrics:** 20 likes · 0 retweets · 12 comments · 12.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T11:26:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/coinexcom/status/2013936109143908613](https://x.com/coinexcom/status/2013936109143908613)  


> 
> "Top 5 tokens you're all checking out 

1. $BTC
2. $XAUT
3. $QUAI
4. $XMR
5. $ZEC

What’s on your watchlist?"


### Post #6 by @gialloxmr
> **Author:** 𝙶𝚒𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘 ([@gialloxmr](https://x.com/gialloxmr))  
> **Metrics:** 125 likes · 8 retweets · 37 comments · 10.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T19:38:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gialloxmr/status/2014059994015060238](https://x.com/gialloxmr/status/2014059994015060238)  


> 
> "$ZEC is going back to 75$. Bookmark this"


### Post #7 by @arjunkhemani
> **Author:** Arjun Khemani ([@arjunkhemani](https://x.com/arjunkhemani))  
> **Metrics:** 230 likes · 25 retweets · 23 comments · 9.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T08:47:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/arjunkhemani/status/2013896204631871550](https://x.com/arjunkhemani/status/2013896204631871550)  


> 
> "The last ten years in Zcash were about building the machinery of freedom.

The next ten are about deploying it at scale."


### Post #8 by @blknoiz06
> **Author:** Ansem ([@blknoiz06](https://x.com/blknoiz06))  
> **Metrics:** 114 likes · 9 retweets · 28 comments · 9.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T08:21:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/blknoiz06/status/2013889567305171395](https://x.com/blknoiz06/status/2013889567305171395)  


> 
> "so buy zec?"


### Post #9 by @ThorTorrens
> **Author:** Thor Torrens ([@ThorTorrens](https://x.com/ThorTorrens))  
> **Metrics:** 135 likes · 4 retweets · 10 comments · 6.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T16:57:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ThorTorrens/status/2014019535288840313](https://x.com/ThorTorrens/status/2014019535288840313)  


> 
> "Yes. Never forget me everyone. Thanks. $ZEC"


### Post #10 by @FarzadXBT
> **Author:** Farzad ([@FarzadXBT](https://x.com/FarzadXBT))  
> **Metrics:** 181 likes · 10 retweets · 27 comments · 6.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T19:48:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FarzadXBT/status/2014062633947713586](https://x.com/FarzadXBT/status/2014062633947713586)  


> 
> "We are in the perfect scenario!

The accumulation phase in $ZEC is incredible.

I am accumulating as much as I can; I have purchased over 10,000 $ZEC.

Privacy is not a game, a passing fad, or mere hype, and you will understand this very soon.

Zcash forever, ENCRYPT YOUR MONEY."


### Post #11 by @renksi
> **Author:** Renksi ([@renksi](https://x.com/renksi))  
> **Metrics:** 104 likes · 0 retweets · 37 comments · 3.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T12:07:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/renksi/status/2013946427362410652](https://x.com/renksi/status/2013946427362410652)  


> 
> "no matter the market condition, privacy tokens aren't affected, they're moving non-stop

top of the 24h volume list is still the old guard: $DASH $XMR $ZEC

this isn't a niche corner of crypto anymore but it's capital rotating into censorship resistance right now

2026 privacy"


### Post #12 by @zcasho
> **Author:** Zcasho ([@zcasho](https://x.com/zcasho))  
> **Metrics:** 87 likes · 0 retweets · 19 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T09:56:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zcasho/status/2013913537551446030](https://x.com/zcasho/status/2013913537551446030)  


> 
> "Rotation back to $ZEC getting started.

Zillions."


### Post #13 by @XRPathologist
> **Author:** Eric Van Tassel (Not a Financial Advisor!) ([@XRPathologist](https://x.com/XRPathologist))  
> **Metrics:** 80 likes · 11 retweets · 14 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T19:22:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XRPathologist/status/2014056134278258996](https://x.com/XRPathologist/status/2014056134278258996)  


> 
> "For those of you who might not know this, #LTC actually has a privacy option, but it’s important to understand what it is and what it isn’t and how it compares to #ZEC.

Litecoin added something called MimbleWimble Extension Blocks, or MWEB. The key word there is optional."


### Post #14 by @WuBlockchain
> **Author:** Wu Blockchain ([@WuBlockchain](https://x.com/WuBlockchain))  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 5 retweets · 8 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T01:48:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2013790659715702954](https://x.com/WuBlockchain/status/2013790659715702954)  


> 
> "Shielded Labs, an independent core development team led by Zcash founder Zooko, announced that it has received a donation of 3,221 ZEC from Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, valued at approximately $1.2 million at current prices. This funding will directly support Shielded Labs' core"


### Post #15 by @yoshi_v1
> **Author:** yoshi ([@yoshi_v1](https://x.com/yoshi_v1))  
> **Metrics:** 109 likes · 3 retweets · 16 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T17:42:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2014030765743276141](https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2014030765743276141)  


> 
> "just bought 20 ZEC for $7K"


### Post #16 by @deepcandles
> **Author:** deepcandles ([@deepcandles](https://x.com/deepcandles))  
> **Metrics:** 65 likes · 6 retweets · 2 comments · 2.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T04:04:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/deepcandles/status/2013825070137827681](https://x.com/deepcandles/status/2013825070137827681)  


> 
> "I own Zcash, Gold and Silver so I don't become a permanent underclass in the future."


### Post #17 by @0xMiden
> **Author:** Miden ([@0xMiden](https://x.com/0xMiden))  
> **Metrics:** 64 likes · 17 retweets · 25 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:30:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xMiden/status/2013982500448784448](https://x.com/0xMiden/status/2013982500448784448)  


> 
> "If Bitcoin, Ethereum and ZCash had a baby, it would be 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧."


### Post #18 by @Anonymist
> **Author:** Anonymist ([@Anonymist](https://x.com/Anonymist))  
> **Metrics:** 88 likes · 10 retweets · 6 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:45:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Anonymist/status/2013986204220272898](https://x.com/Anonymist/status/2013986204220272898)  


> 
> "$ZEC is holding up really well considering the wider market drawback.

I believe there’s a few reasons for this.

Firstly, privacy isn’t just a narrative. It’s a fundamental right and we’re now coming to terms with the idea that most cryptocurrencies provide no protection - or"


### Post #19 by @JW100x
> **Author:** JW ([@JW100x](https://x.com/JW100x))  
> **Metrics:** 53 likes · 2 retweets · 15 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T18:25:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JW100x/status/2014041732048880064](https://x.com/JW100x/status/2014041732048880064)  


> 
> "What Cobie / mert are for Zcash, I will be for Umbra

I will build the community from the ground up, brick by brick

You may not appreciate me now, but you will one day

Never forget Thorfinn

uodl"


### Post #20 by @fintechfrank
> **Author:** Frank Chaparro ([@fintechfrank](https://x.com/fintechfrank))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 1.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T11:51:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/fintechfrank/status/2013942540274114896](https://x.com/fintechfrank/status/2013942540274114896)  


> 
> "Winklevoss twins donate $1.2M in ZEC to back independent Zcash development"


### Post #21 by @zcasho
> **Author:** Zcasho ([@zcasho](https://x.com/zcasho))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T16:38:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zcasho/status/2014014698035830839](https://x.com/zcasho/status/2014014698035830839)  


> 
> "Another Bitcoin OG just confided privately that he’s swapping Bitcoin for Zcash.

The playbook is simple: let BlackRock and Michael Saylor hold the bags. Use institutional FOMO as exit liquidity — then encrypt the money with $ZEC.

Nothing stops this train."


### Post #22 by @zcasho
> **Author:** Zcasho ([@zcasho](https://x.com/zcasho))  
> **Metrics:** 73 likes · 0 retweets · 9 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:46:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zcasho/status/2013986624070451409](https://x.com/zcasho/status/2013986624070451409)  


> 
> "All eyes on Zcash."


### Post #23 by @Banthys
> **Author:** Banthys ([@Banthys](https://x.com/Banthys))  
> **Metrics:** 26 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T04:37:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Banthys/status/2013833287907557782](https://x.com/Banthys/status/2013833287907557782)  


> 
> "$ZEC renaissance arc 
Zcash"


### Post #24 by @Shielded_Zec
> **Author:** Shielded ZEC ([@Shielded_Zec](https://x.com/Shielded_Zec))  
> **Metrics:** 67 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T12:00:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Shielded_Zec/status/2013944729323372936](https://x.com/Shielded_Zec/status/2013944729323372936)  


> 
> "Zcash Shielded Supply: +10,967.99 $ZEC (+0.2212%) • Updated Jan 21, 2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC"


### Post #25 by @TheBlock__
> **Author:** The Block ([@TheBlock__](https://x.com/TheBlock__))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 10 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T11:30:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2013937219275256171](https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/2013937219275256171)  


> 
> "Winklevoss twins donate $1.2M in ZEC to back independent Zcash development"


### Post #26 by @jonnyboiSF
> **Author:** Zuma ([@jonnyboiSF](https://x.com/jonnyboiSF))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T18:24:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jonnyboiSF/status/2014041481791873031](https://x.com/jonnyboiSF/status/2014041481791873031)  


> 
> "the deep pocket OGs with Cypherpunk values are rotating into $ZEC and other precious medals. 5M  soon and Zigher"


### Post #27 by @Anonymist
> **Author:** Anonymist ([@Anonymist](https://x.com/Anonymist))  
> **Metrics:** 49 likes · 5 retweets · 8 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T16:19:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Anonymist/status/2014009891715768416](https://x.com/Anonymist/status/2014009891715768416)  


> 
> "As most of you know, I’m writing a book on Zcash.

If you’d be so kind as to join my mailing list over at 
Anonymist.xyz I’d be very grateful 

I won’t be releasing it for some time, but it’s good to gauge interest."


### Post #28 by @zeroknowledgefm
> **Author:** Zero Knowledge Podcast ([@zeroknowledgefm](https://x.com/zeroknowledgefm))  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 930 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T18:32:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zeroknowledgefm/status/2014043507216863480](https://x.com/zeroknowledgefm/status/2014043507216863480)  


> 
> "This week 
@AnnaRRose
 talks with 
@ebfull
 about 
@Zcash
 updates since 2020, Halo in Orchard, the spam attack fallout, and Tachyon, the new shielded pool upgrade using recursive proofs for better scaling and privacy."


### Post #29 by @arjunkhemani
> **Author:** Arjun Khemani ([@arjunkhemani](https://x.com/arjunkhemani))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 0 retweets · 6 comments · 885 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T11:36:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/arjunkhemani/status/2013938876075905292](https://x.com/arjunkhemani/status/2013938876075905292)  


> 
> "Ansem names just two coins here: BTC and ZEC.

The only two that matter."


### Post #30 by @earlyadopterz
> **Author:** EarlyAdopter ([@earlyadopterz](https://x.com/earlyadopterz))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 796 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T08:39:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/earlyadopterz/status/2013894090585235577](https://x.com/earlyadopterz/status/2013894090585235577)  


> 
> "I still stand by this price prediction for Zcash. Q1 is January, February, March. A lot can happen between now and March. $zec $cyph"


### Post #31 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 788 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T11:23:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2013935541562085858](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2013935541562085858)  


> 
> "The rotation back to $ZEC has started"


### Post #32 by @BrianneFrey
> **Author:** Web3 Princess ([@BrianneFrey](https://x.com/BrianneFrey))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 5 retweets · 12 comments · 735 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T20:05:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BrianneFrey/status/2014066725755691054](https://x.com/BrianneFrey/status/2014066725755691054)  


> 
> "Is the privacy narrative dead or just on sale?

It’s the most hated sector this week (-22.7%)

But these usually deliver the hardest bounces 

My watchlist for the catch-up trade:

Privacy: $ROSE | $ZEC | $XMR
AI: $TAO | $RENDER | $FET
RWAs: $ONDO | $LINK | $RIO 

Closely watch"


### Post #33 by @zcash_global
> **Author:** Zcash Community ([@zcash_global](https://x.com/zcash_global))  
> **Metrics:** 232 likes · 0 retweets · 54 comments · 592 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T03:38:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zcash_global/status/2013818440927121678](https://x.com/zcash_global/status/2013818440927121678)  


> 
> "$ZEC INCENTIVE REWARDS IS LIVE 

Incentives have been funded and are now claimable for all eligible $ZEC holders and Zcash ecosystem users.

 FCFS — early claimers win.
zcash.icu"


### Post #34 by @lanxing4
> **Author:** lanxing ｜蓝鸟会 ([@lanxing4](https://x.com/lanxing4))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 5 comments · 526 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T03:11:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lanxing4/status/2013811655818539417](https://x.com/lanxing4/status/2013811655818539417)  


> 
> "Scrolling through Twitter, I came across a saying that’s pretty interesting: “resistant to falling,” “catch-up falling,” and “violent crash.”

Yesterday’s big drop happened, and among the privacy coins, DASH and ZEC were relatively resistant to falling.  
Does that mean next"


### Post #35 by @whalewatchalert
> **Author:** Whale Watch by Moby ([@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 525 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T22:26:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2014102335392284752](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2014102335392284752)  


> 
> "A $SPX whale just bought $18.34K of $ZEC at $22.48M MC"


### Post #36 by @Crypto_Bullsss
> **Author:** Crypto Bulls ([@Crypto_Bullsss](https://x.com/Crypto_Bullsss))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 2 retweets · 12 comments · 521 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T10:53:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Crypto_Bullsss/status/2013927925750603936](https://x.com/Crypto_Bullsss/status/2013927925750603936)  


> 
> "Which altcoin or memecoin do you think is gonna explode next week?  

$DOGE 
$ASTER
$PEPE
$SOL
$BNB
$TURBO
$ZEC
$ETH
$NEIRO
$MOMO
$DOG
$SPX 
$GIGA
$APU"


### Post #37 by @yoshi_v1
> **Author:** yoshi ([@yoshi_v1](https://x.com/yoshi_v1))  
> **Metrics:** 29 likes · 6 retweets · 2 comments · 480 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T19:10:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2014053073040076961](https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2014053073040076961)  


> 
> "let's protect our freedom 

i call on the Zcash community to come together, ZEC can be the symbol of freedom."


### Post #38 by @whalewatchalert
> **Author:** Whale Watch by Moby ([@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 472 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T05:45:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2013850314785292387](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2013850314785292387)  


> 
> "A $GIGA whale just bought $5.13K of $ZEC at $22.09M MC"


### Post #39 by @whalewatchalert
> **Author:** Whale Watch by Moby ([@whalewatchalert](https://x.com/whalewatchalert))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 429 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T21:52:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2014093790139555865](https://x.com/whalewatchalert/status/2014093790139555865)  


> 
> "A $PUMP whale just bought $7.95K of $ZEC at $22.63M MC"


### Post #40 by @yoshi_v1
> **Author:** yoshi ([@yoshi_v1](https://x.com/yoshi_v1))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 413 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T07:39:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2013879008132280569](https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2013879008132280569)  


> 
> "faster chains won’t save you if every transaction is watched, ZEC fixes the real problem."


### Post #41 by @yoshi_v1
> **Author:** yoshi ([@yoshi_v1](https://x.com/yoshi_v1))  
> **Metrics:** 32 likes · 3 retweets · 2 comments · 383 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T00:04:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2013764578413342942](https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2013764578413342942)  


> 
> "shielded adoption still rising, big wallets moving ZEC into privacy pools."


### Post #42 by @bitlarrain
> **Author:** Zebastian ◘ ([@bitlarrain](https://x.com/bitlarrain))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 309 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T23:30:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bitlarrain/status/2014118525699281012](https://x.com/bitlarrain/status/2014118525699281012)  


> 
> "Two coins.
One matter. $CYPH $ZEC"


### Post #43 by @yoshi_v1
> **Author:** yoshi ([@yoshi_v1](https://x.com/yoshi_v1))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 277 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T20:06:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2014067181961482724](https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2014067181961482724)  


> 
> "Hi ZEC fam, 

Zcash Citadel is now: Zcash Council"


### Post #44 by @BitPaine
> **Author:** Bit Paine ([@BitPaine](https://x.com/BitPaine))  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 269 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T19:35:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BitPaine/status/2014059413108142509](https://x.com/BitPaine/status/2014059413108142509)  


> 
> "ZCash rugs*"


### Post #45 by @monolith_fund
> **Author:** MONOLITH ([@monolith_fund](https://x.com/monolith_fund))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 2 retweets · 6 comments · 259 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T19:05:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/monolith_fund/status/2014051836748026170](https://x.com/monolith_fund/status/2014051836748026170)  


> 
> "Privacy coins sit at ~$16.25B market cap.

Leaders are moving:
$XMR: ~$510, ~$9.5B cap
$ZEC: ~$360, ~$5.9B cap
$DASH: ~$69, ~$0.85B cap

Usage is trending up: confidential transactions reached ~11.4% of all crypto tx (vs ~9.7% in 2024).

The market is splitting in two:

1/"


### Post #46 by @daniexbt
> **Author:** Daniel ([@daniexbt](https://x.com/daniexbt))  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 259 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T09:58:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2013914035465474331](https://x.com/daniexbt/status/2013914035465474331)  


> 
> "$ZEC about to make a big recovery"


### Post #47 by @bitlarrain
> **Author:** Zebastian ◘ ([@bitlarrain](https://x.com/bitlarrain))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 210 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T00:49:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bitlarrain/status/2013775803293605903](https://x.com/bitlarrain/status/2013775803293605903)  


> 
> "Thank you for helping the Zcash community better understand how Crosslink works and why it matters. $ZEC

Banger website. 
@the_anino_group
 @LupusArcanus"


### Post #48 by @FrankLambeek
> **Author:** ItsFrank ([@FrankLambeek](https://x.com/FrankLambeek))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 203 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T18:19:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FrankLambeek/status/2014040274104619378](https://x.com/FrankLambeek/status/2014040274104619378)  


> 
> "Hey everyone, with 
@telcoin
 dropping the regulated eUSD stablecoin, rolling out personal/business accounts via the V5 wallet soon, and pushing telecom remittances hard this year... 

Conservatively, I'm seeing a solid run like 
@Zcash
's recent pump, even if the market stays meh."


### Post #49 by @yoshi_v1
> **Author:** yoshi ([@yoshi_v1](https://x.com/yoshi_v1))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 178 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T12:55:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2013958524590571578](https://x.com/yoshi_v1/status/2013958524590571578)  


> 
> "ZEC is my only one love"


### Post #50 by @ShieldedFlow
> **Author:** Zcash Shielded Flow ([@ShieldedFlow](https://x.com/ShieldedFlow))  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 175 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T10:35:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ShieldedFlow/status/2013923497173549168](https://x.com/ShieldedFlow/status/2013923497173549168)  


> 
> "𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡:  SHIELDING ALERT 

 A wallet just shielded 1,069.02 ZEC ($385,231.78) into the Orchard pool

 Txn Hash: 6c28c454d12c52d9e5a63cb97d87e82ede97553e9a91813c737ed28aa30176c4

 Total shielded ZEC across all pools: 4,963,477.48 ZEC ($1,788,638,746.18)"


### Post #51 by @Shielded_Zec
> **Author:** Shielded ZEC ([@Shielded_Zec](https://x.com/Shielded_Zec))  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 160 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T18:00:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Shielded_Zec/status/2014035327627776122](https://x.com/Shielded_Zec/status/2014035327627776122)  


> 
> "Zcash Shielded Supply: +1,310.37 $ZEC (+0.0264%) • Updated Jan 21, 2026, 6:00:00 PM UTC"


### Post #52 by @arpaofficial
> **Author:** ARPA Network ([@arpaofficial](https://x.com/arpaofficial))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 154 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/arpaofficial/status/2013974864672026941](https://x.com/arpaofficial/status/2013974864672026941)  


> 
> "XMR
ZEC
DASH

Privacy coins are the headline grabbers and rightfully so 

But what about privacy preservation infrastructure working in the background?

ARPA has that covered"


### Post #53 by @mannuelcrypto
> **Author:** Mannuel Crypto ([@mannuelcrypto](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 152 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T08:49:53+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2013896820750008598](https://x.com/mannuelcrypto/status/2013896820750008598)  


> 
> "Closed all shorts here.

Thanks for playing.

$BTC $ETH $SOL $XRP $ZEC

Click on the link to join  our free  signals group"


### Post #54 by @hexxagon_io
> **Author:** Hexxagon ([@hexxagon_io](https://x.com/hexxagon_io))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 151 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T05:14:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hexxagon_io/status/2013842575661375951](https://x.com/hexxagon_io/status/2013842575661375951)  


> 
> "Zcash infrastructure made easy.
We now offer dedicated Zcash Fullnodes and Lightwalletd nodes, starting at $100/month.
Built for privacy, performance, and reliability.

 
hexxagon.io

#Zcash #Hexxagon 
@Zcash
 @ZcashFoundation"


### Post #55 by @SofiaCryptoVibe
> **Author:** 𝓢𝓸𝓯𝓲𝓪 (writer arc) ([@SofiaCryptoVibe](https://x.com/SofiaCryptoVibe))  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 11 comments · 144 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T03:36:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SofiaCryptoVibe/status/2013818027767390227](https://x.com/SofiaCryptoVibe/status/2013818027767390227)  


> 
> "➥ What are the top privacy coins and what is the of Fairblock ?

Privacy coins exist because money without privacy is broken.

Over the years, a few projects proved this point clearly:

▸ Monero (XMR) → Strongest transactional privacy, default anonymity
▸ Zcash (ZEC) → ZK"


### Post #56 by @Shielded_Zec
> **Author:** Shielded ZEC ([@Shielded_Zec](https://x.com/Shielded_Zec))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 117 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T20:00:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Shielded_Zec/status/2014065559495758000](https://x.com/Shielded_Zec/status/2014065559495758000)  


> 
> "Zcash Shielded Supply: +334.27 $ZEC (+0.0067%) • Updated Jan 21, 2026, 8:00:00 PM UTC"


### Post #57 by @CoinMarketCap:DeFiPlanet
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:DeFiPlanet](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:DeFiPlanet))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T14:04:05.685215+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6970dc9752304375ce66c075/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6970dc9752304375ce66c075/)  


> 
> "Monero Hits Record High as Privacy Returns to the Crypto Conversation


Quick Breakdown Tightening KYC rules, policy debates, and looming restrictions increased the appeal of Monero’s built-in privacy, pushing XMR above $797 and lifting its market cap past $13 bi"


### Post #58 by @watchernewsx
> **Author:** Watcher.News ([@watchernewsx](https://x.com/watchernewsx))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 66 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T13:52:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/watchernewsx/status/2013973098496766460](https://x.com/watchernewsx/status/2013973098496766460)  


> 
> "#ZEC spotlight: Winklevoss twins donate 3,221 ZEC (~$1.2M) to Shielded Labs, fueling independent Zcash development amid ECC's team exodus and SEC's clean bill for the Zcash Foundation.

Privacy coin is up 670% in 2025 post-halving, now trading ~$360 with $6B mcap. Big backing"


### Post #59 by @MarketProphit
> **Author:** Market Prophit ([@MarketProphit](https://x.com/MarketProphit))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 60 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T00:10:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2013765994486079762](https://x.com/MarketProphit/status/2013765994486079762)  


> 
> "Congrats 
@jericddd
You're a top Market Prophit for your call on $ZEC

Go to 
marketprophit.com and check out sentiment, buzz, and other crypto data."


### Post #60 by @kaiynne
> **Author:** kain.crates ([@kaiynne](https://x.com/kaiynne))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 38 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T02:26:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kaiynne/status/2013800246468583531](https://x.com/kaiynne/status/2013800246468583531)  


> 
> "lol wut? Who am I grifting the shorts paying me to long ZEC"


### Post #61 by @princesscutire1
> **Author:** princess slotcoffe ([@princesscutire1](https://x.com/princesscutire1))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 20 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T00:54:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/princesscutire1/status/2013777140244759035](https://x.com/princesscutire1/status/2013777140244759035)  


> 
> "As it should be.
$zec is shielded"


### Post #62 by @princesscutire1
> **Author:** princess slotcoffe ([@princesscutire1](https://x.com/princesscutire1))  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 15 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T13:46:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/princesscutire1/status/2013971511795716397](https://x.com/princesscutire1/status/2013971511795716397)  


> 
> "$Zec"


### Post #63 by @sudiro_deni
> **Author:** Justinrun ([@sudiro_deni](https://x.com/sudiro_deni))  
> **Metrics:** 18 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T12:12:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sudiro_deni/status/2013947701289762881](https://x.com/sudiro_deni/status/2013947701289762881)  


> 
> "$PUNC 
@cryptitalk
: Crypto news: ZEC is predicted for an epic reversal, but $ICCM just dropped -48%. Adding to the drama, a Galatasaray Y.K. member is reportedly involved in an illegal betting scandal with Erkan Kork. Never a dull moment! 
@NotFail51"


### Post #64 by @princesscutire1
> **Author:** princess slotcoffe ([@princesscutire1](https://x.com/princesscutire1))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 6 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T00:47:15+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/princesscutire1/status/2013775362044350830](https://x.com/princesscutire1/status/2013775362044350830)  


> 
> "I can never go wrong with the no 1 shielded coin $Zec

6GgkaomHGCn5211nW9ALKbxNGB8J1ZDE5nu4WLuVb1Ca
@Hera0x
 
@rashymoh1"


### Post #65 by @CoinMarketCap:cryptonews
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:cryptonews](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:cryptonews))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T18:04:02.925380+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/697114d3535ae753eaaba93d/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/697114d3535ae753eaaba93d/)  


> 
> "Winklevoss Twins double down on crypto privacy with $1.4m Zcash donation


The Winklevoss twins are putting fresh money behind crypto privacy, donating more than $1 million worth of Zcash tokens to support development of the privacy-focused blockchain. Summary A Win"


### Post #66 by @CoinMarketCap:Coingabbar
> **Author:** ([@CoinMarketCap:Coingabbar](https://x.com/CoinMarketCap:Coingabbar))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T17:41:02.488674+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69710f7552304375ce66c1d7/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/69710f7552304375ce66c1d7/)  


> 
> "Monero (XMR) Slumps 15%: Is the $798 ATH Rally Finally Over?


Monero is under pressure. After touching close to $798, the price has dropped nearly 39% in a short time. The last daily move added more stress, with XMR sliding another 15%, which has made t"


### Post #67 by @arfanoxz
> **Author:** arfan ([@arfanoxz](https://x.com/arfanoxz))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T13:35:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/arfanoxz/status/2013968605033938950](https://x.com/arfanoxz/status/2013968605033938950)  


> 
> "$PUNC 
@cryptitalk
: Crypto news: ZEC is predicted for an epic reversal, but $ICCM just dropped -48%. Adding to the drama, a Galatasaray Y.K. member is reportedly involved in an illegal betting scandal with Erkan Kork. Never a dull moment! 
@Hasan20597455
 @FarzadXBT
 @NotFail51"


### Post #68 by @oxz005
> **Author:** Andraoxz | Openmind ([@oxz005](https://x.com/oxz005))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-21T12:30:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/oxz005/status/2013952399396798530](https://x.com/oxz005/status/2013952399396798530)  


> 
> "$PUNC 
@cryptitalk
: Crypto news: ZEC is predicted for an epic reversal, but $ICCM just dropped -48%. Adding to the drama, a Galatasaray Y.K. member is reportedly involved in an illegal betting scandal with Erkan Kork. Never a dull moment! 
@Hasan20597455
 @FarzadXBT
 @NotFail51"




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