# General announcements! **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [August 10, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827 "2020-08-10T18:06:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/1 "2020-08-10T18:06:38Z")
![zkthreads](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/382c55e7c37cfedfe6706986d6e8e961d43dd06c.jpeg) Zcoin and ZKThreads have partnered up for a shirt giveaway to some lucky winners! Check it out at - [https://zkthreads.com/pages/august-competition-for-node-shirts](https://zkthreads.com/pages/august-competition-for-node-shirts) ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/2 "2020-08-13T12:05:12Z")
![lelantus_audit_results](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/825bb2dfb5637f84765101f689d33d6f2ade8cee.jpeg) We are pleased to share the results of the Lelantus cryptographic library audit by Trail of Bits! The audit was substantially funded by community donations from the Zcoin Crowdfunding System (ZCS) and the balance from the Zcoin Development Fund. [https://zcoin.io/lelantus-cryptographic-library-audit-results/](https://zcoin.io/lelantus-cryptographic-library-audit-results/) ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2020, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/3 "2020-08-22T10:44:56Z")
Catch Aram and Reuben at #FutureProof (hosted by Blockstack and Dystopia Labs) on “Why Trusted Setup Is No Longer Necessary For Privacy” 22nd August 2020, 8:00PM PT. (in about 16 hours from this being posted) Registration is free! > **[\#FutureProof: Resilient Networks and Resilient People](https://community.blockstack.org/futureproof)** > > A Technical Summit on Mining Innovation, Self-Sovereignty and Privacy, and 'Doomsday' Prep ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/4 "2020-08-31T15:32:58Z")
![EgemHecVkAAhxLe](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/74d7a51d60ce075c1c72d80603aa24420c89f0a3.jpeg) Reuben Yap, Zcoin’s Project Steward will be a panelists on CryptoMondaysVR discussing “The future of money beyond 2020” The Fireside Chat will done over VR and livestreamed on YouTube. The meetup will be at 7:30pm EST (About 8 hours away from this posting) RSVP on Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/cryptomondaysnyc/events/mkpprrybclbpc/](https://www.meetup.com/cryptomondaysnyc/events/mkpprrybclbpc/) Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Fw9NCwGs0hUBykr5YPjGw/featured](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Fw9NCwGs0hUBykr5YPjGw/featured) ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/5 "2020-09-04T23:27:34Z")
![halving1](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/0597e26c405d1b2bd91597106c251c3a7674c588.jpeg) Zcoin’s first halving is set to happen on block 302438 (approximately 24th September 2020) which also marks the end of Founders’ Rewards. Find out the effects of halving and what’s next here: [https://zcoin.io/zcoins-first-halving-approaches/](https://zcoin.io/zcoins-first-halving-approaches/) ---
**Author:** ![Zen](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/zen/32/1092_2.png) [@Zen](https://forum.firo.org/u/Zen)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/6 "2020-09-06T16:51:11Z")
Hi, The block number for the first ZCoin halving was originaly at block 305,000. Now, I read on the website, the block number 302,438 : why ? Even if the blocktime is not exactly 5 mn, why to choose a date (approximately september 24) and not a block number ? ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/7 "2020-09-16T12:42:55Z")
Watch Reuben Yap of Zcoin $XZC talk about Zcoin’s upcoming Lelantus Protocol, and privacy in cryptocurrency on the Digital Cash Network. Reuben explains the main approaches to obfuscating transactions, from the decoy approach to the encryption approach (and hybrid models), and the different strengths and drawbacks of each. He also explains in detail the Lelantus protocol, Zcoin’s new privacy implementation, and how it can revolutionize the way financial transactions are kept confidential. > **[Reuben Yap of Zcoin on the Lelantus Protocol and Privacy in Cryptocurrency](https://lbry.tv/@DigitalCashNetwork:c/Reuben-Yap:7?r=Gd7GBo8adnW7dSEBDc2pPP8Ytw9Rw3L9)** > > !\[image\](https://thumbs.spee.ch/view/2/72565375fff13b62.png) > Zcoin's project steward Reuben Yap comes on the podcast to talk privacy in cryptocurrency. He explains the main approaches to obfuscating t... ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/8 "2020-09-17T08:47:58Z")
Binance has enabled Isolated Margin trading for XZC/BTC and XZC/USDT pairs! They are also hosting a zero-interest promotion for borrowing XZC from 2020/09/17 6:00 AM (UTC) to 2020/09/24 05:59 AM (UTC). > **[Isolated Margin Trading for XZC and LUNA Enabled on Binance | Binance Support](https://www.binance.com/en/support/articles/4be458fc941f4ff1b122efc866835763)** Happy Trading! ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/9 "2020-09-18T20:09:31Z")
Naomi Brockwell and Edge Wallet’s CEO Paul Puey are going have just gone live to talk about Zcoin, our history and our Lelantus privacy technology! Catch them on the link below: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/hl_bG5xM8VQ/maxresdefault.jpg "What is Zcoin?") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl_bG5xM8VQ) ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 10:52am UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/10 "2020-09-21T10:52:21Z")
As bankers and regulators around the world try to discredit privacy focused cryptocurrencies as a potential money laundering risk despite little evidence, banks continue to launder dirty money, often knowingly. #fincenfiles [https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54226107](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54226107) ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/11 "2020-09-22T06:56:10Z")
![privacy summit](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/b6fa4fcc423007eba6cae23c479379f25544e953.jpeg) Join Zcoin and other leading privacy and zkp projects at the ZKP & Privacy Summit which will take place on Mon Oct 19th. ✅ RSVP Tickets are free! > **[Join us on Mon Oct 19th for a half-day zkp & Privacy Summit!](https://zkp-privacy-summit.dystopialabs.com/)** ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/12 "2020-10-12T19:04:02Z")
![gate_io-01](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/1f6ffffa189d22ec17b40f034b454dbf18cb4615.png) By popular vote [gate.io](http://gate.io) has chosen to list trading pair XZC/USDT! With a goal of 10,000,000 votes Zcoin received an amazing 48,045,443 votes! > **[Gate.io | Bitcoin Exchange | Bitcoin Price | Crypto Exchange | Cryptocurrency...](https://www.gate.io/trade/XZC_USDT)** > > Gate.io is one of the global top 10 cryptocurrency exchanges with authentic trading volume. We provide safe and transparent transactions. Buy, sell or trade of hundreds of digital currencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin(LTC), Ethereum(ETH),... ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2020, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/13 "2020-10-13T10:00:47Z")
🔥🔥🔥 Lelantus is coming 🔥🔥🔥 [https://testexplorer.zcoin.io/tx/402eb9cd0d55168e33c9c1d109e35869bc88ab3f9aaef982a91f9ce31f159451](https://testexplorer.zcoin.io/tx/402eb9cd0d55168e33c9c1d109e35869bc88ab3f9aaef982a91f9ce31f159451) ![photo_2020-10-13_11-32-04](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/c090f8e1f5dc8481b4ab08ded490b1927336b13a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/14 "2020-10-16T06:57:26Z")
![lelantus-is-coming-oct-20-facebook](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/9a9ada94a370c8e831dd3c9f2d6160dee548b66e.png) 🔥🔥🔥 Lelantus is coming 🔥🔥🔥 🚀 Testnet launch on Tuesday, October 20th 🚀 $XZC $ZEC $XMR #privacycoin #privacy #blockchaintechnology #cryptocurrencies #Lelantus ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/15 "2020-10-19T17:45:29Z")
“Privacy is also a check and balance between the state and citizen” - Reuben Yap, Project Steward for Zcoin. [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqLASUjRLX4) ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/16 "2020-11-10T14:40:15Z")
Our Lelantus paper has been updated significantly by Aram Jivanyan It describes a new way to do direct anonymous transfers with shielded addresses, contains formal security proofs for the payment protocol and updated performance benchmarks. Also includes fixes from our cryptographic audit with ABDK Consulting. > **[Cryptology ePrint Archive: Report 2019/373 - Lelantus: A New Design for...](https://eprint.iacr.org/2019/373)** ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/17 "2020-12-01T09:37:31Z")
Huobi Global Supports XZC to be Renamed FIRO. Market will be closed to facilitate the change and reopened once complete. > **[Huobi Global Supports XZC to be Renamed FIRO](https://support.hbfile.net/hc/en-us/articles/900003768246)** > > Dear Users, > According to Zcoin's official plan, XZC will change its name to FIRO. Huobi Global supports the rebranding of XZC. Details are as follows: > > Close XZC deposits and withdrawals at 10:00 A... ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/18 "2020-12-01T14:10:06Z")
Leading exchange [Gate.io](http://Gate.io) has announced support for the Zcoin $XZC rebrand to Firo $FIRO. > **[Gate.io - The Gate of Blockchain Assets Exchange](https://www.gate.io/m#/article/18458)** ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2020, 8:57am UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/19 "2020-12-08T08:57:40Z")
[Gate.io](http://Gate.io) has completed the rebrand to Firo with ticker change. [https://www.gate.io/trade/FIRO\_USDT](https://www.gate.io/trade/FIRO_USDT) Read the announcement here: [https://www.gateio.tv/en/article/18512](https://www.gateio.tv/en/article/18512) ---
**Author:** ![Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/user_avatar/forum.firo.org/muggles/32/10_2.png) [@Muggles](https://forum.firo.org/u/Muggles)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827/20 "2020-12-11T14:09:20Z")
![photo_2020-12-11_15-40-41](https://forum.firo.org/uploads/default/original/1X/ef1786ab9cf19e1476dd9ae60cba53995e03fdb8.jpeg) Don’t forget to support Firo at tomorrows AtomicDex stress test! Firo’s Spotlight event will be happening from 11:30 PM UTC 12 Dec to 1:30 AM UTC. Lots of cash prices up for grabs! 💰 More details and registration at: [https://blog.komodoplatform.com/en/greatest-stress-test-all-time-atomicdex/](https://blog.komodoplatform.com/en/greatest-stress-test-all-time-atomicdex/) [Next page](https://forum.firo.org/t/general-announcements/827.md?page=2)