Foundry to Launch Institutional-Grade Zcash Mining Pool in April 2026
Foundry to Launch Institutional-Grade Zcash Mining Pool in April 2026
Operator of the #1 Bitcoin Mining Pool in the World Expands into Zcash (ZEC)
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foundry Digital LLC, operator of Foundry USA Pool™, the world's leading Bitcoin mining pool, today announced plans to launch an institutional-grade Zcash mining pool in April 2026.
With the launch of our Zcash pool, we are bringing to Zcash the same compliance, transparency, and operational excellence that made Foundry USA Pool the trusted standard for Bitcoin miners.
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The launch addresses a critical gap in the Zcash mining landscape: the lack of a purpose-built, compliant pool infrastructure, designed to support the operational requirements of institutional and public companies.
“Zcash has matured into an institutional-grade asset, but the mining infrastructure supporting it hasn't kept pace. At Foundry, our mission is to empower decentralized infrastructure that strengthens the digital asset ecosystem, and we believe Zcash plays a critical role in advancing financial privacy,” said Mike Colyer, CEO of Foundry. “With the launch of our Zcash pool, we are bringing to Zcash the same compliance, transparency, and operational excellence that made Foundry USA Pool the trusted standard for Bitcoin miners.”
Zcash was launched in 2016 as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency built on zero-knowledge proof technology. The protocol enables transactions to be verified on a public blockchain while protecting sensitive information such as wallet addresses and transaction amounts. By combining strong, cutting-edge privacy technology with transparent blockchain verification, Zcash demonstrates how financial privacy and compliant digital infrastructure can coexist. As adoption of digital assets rises, Zcash offers true fungibility within a decentralized network, laying the groundwork for the next generation of digital finance.
“We at Shielded Labs are delighted that Foundry—the largest Bitcoin mining pool, and one based in North America—is launching an enterprise-grade Zcash mining pool,” said Zooko Wilcox, Founder of Zcash and current Chief Product Officer of Shielded Labs. “This will spread out the Zcash mining hashpower from its current concentration in a single pool, and hopefully it will bring in new Zcash miners who trust Foundry to operate a high-quality service.”
Foundry's Zcash pool will offer:
- U.S.-Based Operations: Mitigates compliance and counterparty risks
- Compliance-First Infrastructure: Built on the same institutional-grade framework that makes Foundry USA Pool™ the trusted standard for public companies and institutional Bitcoin miners
- Transparent, Auditable Payouts: Clear methodology and timely reporting tools
- Robust Technology Stack: Engineered for scale, performance and reliability
- 24/7 Dedicated Support: Relationship management from an experienced operations team
Since 2019, Foundry has established a proven track record as the trusted infrastructure partner for institutional Bitcoin miners worldwide. As the #1 Bitcoin mining pool by hashrate in the world, Foundry USA Pool™ is SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, reflecting independently audited controls that uphold the rigorous security, transparency, and reporting standards that public companies and institutional miners demand. Miners rely on Foundry's auditable payout methodology, real-time reporting, and dedicated compliance framework to protect their revenue, reduce compliance risks and resolve issues quickly — the same principles that will underpin Foundry’s Zcash pool at launch.
Based on early enthusiasm from the Zcash mining community, Foundry expects to launch Zcash pool operations in April 2026. If you’re interested in learning more about the Foundry Zcash mining pool, please contact zcash@foundrydigital.com.
About Foundry
Foundry Digital LLC is a decentralized infrastructure company providing enterprise software to institutions in all corners of the crypto ecosystem. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, the DCG subsidiary's mining services meet the demand for better access, efficiency, and transparency in the digital asset industry. For more information, please visit foundrydigital.com.
