Zcash gains Ledger support for shielded ZEC transactions

Zcash’s privacy features just got a significant security upgrade. Vizorwallet has confirmed that it successfully signed a shielded ZEC transaction on a Ledger hardware wallet, marking a milestone for users who want both privacy and cold storage protection for their Zcash holdings. For years, Ledger’s Zcash support was limited to transparent transactions, essentially treating ZEC like any other public-ledger coin. Now, with a dedicated “Zcash Shielded” app available on select Ledger devices, users can finally keep their private keys offline while still taking advantage of Zcash’s shielded transaction capabilities. How the integration actually works Rather than building shielded functionality directly into its native Ledger Live interface, the company released a standalone “Zcash Shielded” app that works in combination with compatible third-party wallets. The Ledger device holds your private keys and handles the signing. A companion wallet, such as Zkool or Vizor, manages the shielded accounts and constructs the transactions. The Ledger never exposes your keys, while the companion wallet never has full custody. The shielded app is currently supported on the Nano S Plus, Stax, and Fle...