Shielded accounts & balances
Shielded accounts and shielded balances (Orchard, and Ironwood where enabled). Private sends after NU6.3 depend on Ironwood.
Status on every build
Desktop
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Release 1.97.59Available
Announced in Desktop release notes for 1.74.48. Its feature switch is on in 1.97.59.
release note 1.74.48 · release note 1.77.95 · release note 1.81.131
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Beta 1.98.47In Beta build
The code is in this Beta build (Desktop 1.98.47) and switched on by default. Pre-release builds can change.
flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled · release note 1.74.48 · release note 1.77.95
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Nightly 1.100.5In Nightly build
The code is in this Nightly build (Desktop 1.100.5) and switched on by default. Pre-release builds can change.
flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled · release note 1.74.48 · release note 1.77.95
Android
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Release 1.97.57Available
Available since Android 1.81.135, when ZEC accounts became available. An earlier release note mentions it, but it depends on ZEC accounts.
Brave’s Help Center disagrees: Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
release note 1.81.131 · flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature · flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled
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Beta 1.98.52In Beta build
The code is in this Beta build (Android 1.98.52) and switched on by default. Pre-release builds can change.
flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled · release note 1.81.131 · flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature
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Nightly 1.100.5In Nightly build
The code is in this Nightly build (Android 1.100.5) and switched on by default. Pre-release builds can change.
flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled · release note 1.81.131 · flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature
iOS
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Release 1.96.62Available
Implied by the iOS release notes for Unshield to transparent (1.89.144), which need it.
Brave’s Help Center disagrees: Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
release note 1.89.144 · flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature · flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled
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Beta 1.99.44In Beta build
The code is in this Beta build (iOS 1.99.44) and switched on by default. Pre-release builds can change.
flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled · flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature · build check
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Nightly 1.100.7In Nightly build
The code is in this Nightly build (iOS 1.100.7) and switched on by default. Pre-release builds can change.
flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled · flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature · build check
In release notes
All releases- Desktop 1.74.48: “Implemented ZCash Shielded account modal. (#41780)”
- Desktop 1.77.95: “Added Zcash shielded support. (#44432)”
- Desktop 1.81.131: “Added a "Shield Account" alert on the "Account Details" panel for Zcash accounts. (#46598)”
- Android 1.81.131: “Added a "Shield Account" alert on the "Account Details" panel for Zcash accounts. (#46598)”
- Implied by “Unshield to transparent”: iOS 1.89.144: “Added "Unshield funds" button on the token menu. (#53718)”
Help articles
Known open issues
- fix: rewind each ZCash shielded pool from a valid checkpoint
Issue open on GitHubNo linked fix yet
- [Wallet] Shielded balance/token is not shown after upgrade
Issue open on GitHubNo linked fix yet
- [ZCash] Wallet must be upgraded to latest, Network Upgrade 6.2, otherwise shielded transactions don't work
Issue open on GitHubNo linked fix yet
- Add support for multiple ZEC shielded accounts
Issue open on GitHubNo linked fix yet
- Restoring wallet retains the Zcash shielded tokens but shows to shield account
Issue open on GitHubNo linked fix yet
- Show `Unshielded` instead of `Sent` for Zcash Unshielded transaction
Issue open on GitHubNo linked fix yet
- [ZCash] Customize unshielding messages for s->t transactions
Issue open on GitHubA linked fix is in Release: Desktop 1.97.59, Android 1.97.57, iOS 1.96.62
- Unable to hide Cardano and ZCash (Shielded) tokens
Issue open on GitHubNo linked fix yet
Work referenced by the evidence
- In release notes[ZCash] Build out Shield ZCash Account Modal
- In release notes[Zcash] Enable zcash shielded support by default
- In release notesDisplay a "Shield account" button on transparent accounts when no shielded account exists
- In release notesAdd Unshield Funds Button to Wallet UI
All evidence
Desktop Release 1.97.59Available
Since Desktop 1.74.48 (release notes). Flag on at current build.
- release note Desktop 1.74.48: “Implemented ZCash Shielded account modal. (#41780)”
- release note Desktop 1.77.95: “Added Zcash shielded support. (#44432)”
- release note Desktop 1.81.131: “Added a "Shield Account" alert on the "Account Details" panel for Zcash accounts. (#46598)”
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on Desktop at v1.97.59
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on Desktop at v1.97.59
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.97.59 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: QA Pass-Win64, QA Pass-macOS, QA Pass-Linux
- help article Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article What is Brave Wallet?: “Support transparent and private shielded Zcash transactions.” (edited 2025-11-13)
- help article Brave Wallet - Secure Crypto Wallet | Brave: “Brave Wallet supports transparent and private shielded Zcash transactions, providing accountability without sacrificing user privacy.” (edited 2026-10-06)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “April 2, 2025 — Starting today, Brave users can conduct shielded Zcash transactions in the browser-native Brave Wallet with the updated desktop release (v1.77).” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Adding shielded transactions with Zcash to Brave Wallet gives users a way to send and store crypto privately.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Transactions in Zcash can be controlled by either a transparent address (t-addr) or a shielded address (z-addr), allowing users to choose between public and private transactions.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Shielded ZEC to any chain” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Any chain to shielded ZEC” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Additionally, if the user is spending shielded ZEC, they are always returned back to the shielded pool in case of a refund.” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Shielded transactions with Zcash in Brave Wallet give users a way to send and store crypto privately.” (edited 2026-03-11)
Desktop Beta 1.98.47In Beta build
Stable shipped it; flag on at v1.98.47.
- release note Desktop 1.74.48: “Implemented ZCash Shielded account modal. (#41780)”
- release note Desktop 1.77.95: “Added Zcash shielded support. (#44432)”
- release note Desktop 1.81.131: “Added a "Shield Account" alert on the "Account Details" panel for Zcash accounts. (#46598)”
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on Desktop at v1.98.47
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on Desktop at v1.98.47
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.98.47 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: QA Pass-Win64, QA Pass-macOS, QA Pass-Linux
- help article Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article What is Brave Wallet?: “Support transparent and private shielded Zcash transactions.” (edited 2025-11-13)
- help article Brave Wallet - Secure Crypto Wallet | Brave: “Brave Wallet supports transparent and private shielded Zcash transactions, providing accountability without sacrificing user privacy.” (edited 2026-10-06)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “April 2, 2025 — Starting today, Brave users can conduct shielded Zcash transactions in the browser-native Brave Wallet with the updated desktop release (v1.77).” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Adding shielded transactions with Zcash to Brave Wallet gives users a way to send and store crypto privately.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Transactions in Zcash can be controlled by either a transparent address (t-addr) or a shielded address (z-addr), allowing users to choose between public and private transactions.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Shielded ZEC to any chain” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Any chain to shielded ZEC” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Additionally, if the user is spending shielded ZEC, they are always returned back to the shielded pool in case of a refund.” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Shielded transactions with Zcash in Brave Wallet give users a way to send and store crypto privately.” (edited 2026-03-11)
Desktop Nightly 1.100.5In Nightly build
Stable shipped it; flag on at v1.100.5.
- release note Desktop 1.74.48: “Implemented ZCash Shielded account modal. (#41780)”
- release note Desktop 1.77.95: “Added Zcash shielded support. (#44432)”
- release note Desktop 1.81.131: “Added a "Shield Account" alert on the "Account Details" panel for Zcash accounts. (#46598)”
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on Desktop at v1.100.5
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on Desktop at v1.100.5
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.100.5 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: QA Pass-Win64, QA Pass-macOS, QA Pass-Linux
- help article Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article What is Brave Wallet?: “Support transparent and private shielded Zcash transactions.” (edited 2025-11-13)
- help article Brave Wallet - Secure Crypto Wallet | Brave: “Brave Wallet supports transparent and private shielded Zcash transactions, providing accountability without sacrificing user privacy.” (edited 2026-10-06)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “April 2, 2025 — Starting today, Brave users can conduct shielded Zcash transactions in the browser-native Brave Wallet with the updated desktop release (v1.77).” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Adding shielded transactions with Zcash to Brave Wallet gives users a way to send and store crypto privately.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave: “Transactions in Zcash can be controlled by either a transparent address (t-addr) or a shielded address (z-addr), allowing users to choose between public and private transactions.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Shielded ZEC to any chain” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Any chain to shielded ZEC” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Additionally, if the user is spending shielded ZEC, they are always returned back to the shielded pool in case of a refund.” (edited 2026-03-11)
- help article Brave Wallet now supports NEAR Intents | Brave: “Shielded transactions with Zcash in Brave Wallet give users a way to send and store crypto privately.” (edited 2026-03-11)
Android Release 1.97.57Available
Since Android 1.81.135, when “ZEC accounts (transparent send & receive)” became available (an earlier 1.81.131 release note predates it).
- release note Android 1.81.131: “Added a "Shield Account" alert on the "Account Details" panel for Zcash accounts. (#46598)”
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on Android at v1.97.57
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on Android at v1.97.57
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.97.57 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: no Android QA pass recorded (passes: Win64, macOS, Linux)
- help article · contrary Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
- note Its earliest Android release note (1.81.131) predates “ZEC accounts (transparent send & receive)” becoming available there (1.81.135).
Android Beta 1.98.52In Beta build
Stable shipped it; flag on at v1.98.52.
- release note Android 1.81.131: “Added a "Shield Account" alert on the "Account Details" panel for Zcash accounts. (#46598)”
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on Android at v1.98.52
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on Android at v1.98.52
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.98.52 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: no Android QA pass recorded (passes: Win64, macOS, Linux)
- help article · contrary Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
Android Nightly 1.100.5In Nightly build
Stable shipped it; flag on at v1.100.5.
- release note Android 1.81.131: “Added a "Shield Account" alert on the "Account Details" panel for Zcash accounts. (#46598)”
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on Android at v1.100.5
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on Android at v1.100.5
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.100.5 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: no Android QA pass recorded (passes: Win64, macOS, Linux)
- help article · contrary Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
iOS Release 1.96.62Available
Implied by iOS release notes for “Unshield to transparent” (1.89.144), which require it.
- release note Implied by “Unshield to transparent”: iOS 1.89.144: “Added "Unshield funds" button on the token menu. (#53718)”
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on iOS at v1.96.62
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on iOS at v1.96.62
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.96.62 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: no iOS QA pass recorded (passes: Win64, macOS, Linux)
- help article · contrary Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
iOS Beta 1.99.44In Beta build
Flag on and code present at v1.99.44; no iOS release note.
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on iOS at v1.99.44
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on iOS at v1.99.44
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.99.44 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: no iOS QA pass recorded (passes: Win64, macOS, Linux)
- help article · contrary Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)
iOS Nightly 1.100.7In Nightly build
Flag on and code present at v1.100.7; no iOS release note.
- feature flag kBraveWalletZCashFeature (BraveWalletZCash) default enabled on iOS at v1.100.7
- feature flag kZCashShieldedTransactionsEnabled (zcash_shielded_transactions_enabled) default enabled on iOS at v1.100.7
- build check brave-browser#44432 included in v1.100.7 (in v1.96.61 (GitHub compare v1.96.61...5d492ea4: behind); later builds of the same history include it)
- QA record brave-browser#44432: no iOS QA pass recorded (passes: Win64, macOS, Linux)
- help article · contrary Zcash and Address Types: “Brave Wallet supports shielded addresses in 1.77x and above. Android and iOS are unavailable at this time.” (edited 2025-04-02)