How decentralized is Zcash?
Who produces the blocks
| # | Miner | Blocks | Share | Running total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miners are grouped by the payout address that received each block's reward. One operator can use several addresses, so the real number of independent miners may be lower. The second count treats addresses that write the same self-reported name into their blocks as one miner. Those names aren't verified. Full list on the Mining page.
What our node sees
Every node connects directly to a few dozen to a few hundred others. These are ours, right now.
Node software and versions
| Software | Version | Peers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
Protocol versions
| Protocol | Peers | Share |
|---|---|---|
The network protocol version a peer speaks. Peers on older versions may not follow future network upgrades.
Good to know
🔢 Why there's no exact node count
No single node can see the whole network, only its own connections. Counting every node takes a separate “crawler” that tries to reach every address it hears about, and even then nodes that don't accept connections stay invisible.
⛏ Why block production matters most
Whoever produces most blocks decides which transactions get in and in what order. The more miners it takes to reach half of all blocks, the harder it is for any small group to censor transactions or rewrite recent history.
🦓 Two node programs
Zcash nodes now run Zebra (from the Zcash Foundation) or Zakura, built from Zebra's code. The original zcashd software reached end of life in July 2026.
🔒 Your privacy
Many nodes are run by individuals at home. AtlasZEC turns its peer list into totals on the server; no IP address is ever sent to this page or stored.