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Learn
Start with the basics. What is Zcash? How is it used? How is it different than Bitcoin?
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Get a wallet
A wallet isn’t a requirement for owning Zcash, but it offers additional security and control. We recommend using one.
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Buy Zcash
The quickest and easiest way to acquire Zcash is to visit an exchange. We can point you in the right direction.
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Spend Zcash
Zcash is money. Find a list of vendors that will gladly trade goods and services for ZEC.