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Cypherpunk Tracker

Real-time tracking of Cypherpunk Technologies (NASDAQ: CYPH) zcash treasury accumulation.

Cyph target
5.0%
Network ownership
Days since 1st buy
247
since Nov 12, 2025
Total ZEC
321,032.1
~$171.3M at current price
Total $ deployed
$109.5M
Avg cost: $341.2 per ZEC
Cypherpunk's progress to its 5% goal
Cypherpunk has publicly committed to acquiring 5% of all circulating ZEC
38.3%
of the way to the 5% network ownership goal
0%5% GOAL
1%
3%
4%
NOW
ZEC still needed
517,548.2
to hit 5%
Projected ETA at current pace
~Aug 2027
linear extrapolation
$ to hit goal (at spot)
$276.2M
at current ZEC price
Cypherpunk's Zcash Purchases & Reserve Value
Cypherpunk accumulates before disclosing, so bubbles often sit away from the spot price line.
Reserve value
$171.3million
321,032.1 ZEC·Avg cost: $341.2·▲ 56.4% ($61.7M unrealized)
As of Jul 17, 2026
Purchase events
7
Total $ deployed
$109.5M
CYPHERPUNK'S SLICE OF THE ZCASH NETWORK
100 squares · 1% each · 5% network ownership target
Network ownership
1.9%

of all circulating Zcash held by Cypherpunk Technologies

Cypherpunk target
5.0%
Network ownership
Days since
247
since Nov 12, 2025
Total ZEC
321,032.1
~$171.3M at current price
Tot deploy
$109.5M
Avg cost: $341.2 per ZEC
CYPHERPUNK CUMULATIVE HOLDINGS
321,032.1 ZEC
Total ZEC accumulated since first purchase
+6,846.4 ZEC
last purchase
CYPHERPUNK NETWORK OWNERSHIP
1.9%
Cypherpunk's share of circulating ZEC supply · Goal: 5%
+1.9pp
since first buy
Cypherpunk purchase history
All disclosed ZEC acquisitions
7 EVENTS
DateZEC AcquiredAvg PriceUSD SpentCumulative ZEC% of Supply
2026-06-17+6,846.37$496.61$3.40M321,032.071.91%
2026-05-14+10,279.30$486.41$5.00M314,185.701.88%
2026-04-15+9,163.32$234.63$2.15M303,906.401.83%
2026-03-09+4,680.43$427.31$2.00M294,743.081.78%
2025-12-30+56,418.09$514.02$29.00M290,062.65—
2025-11-18+29,869.29$602.63$18.00M233,644.56—
2025-11-12+203,775.27$245.37$50.00M203,775.27—

What Is the Cypherpunk Tracker?


This page tracks every Zcash (ZEC) purchase made by Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: CYPH) — the publicly-traded company that describes itself as the world's first public privacy company, building around Zcash.

Cypherpunk Technologies is backed by Winklevoss Capital and led by a team that includes former Electric Coin Company executives and Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox. The company is openly accumulating ZEC toward a stated goal of up to 5% of total Zcash supply, and intends to invest in or acquire privacy-focused technologies over time. Every purchase is disclosed through the company's investor dashboard at cypherpunk.com, which ZcashTracker monitors continuously.

Why Track Cypherpunk?


  • Cypherpunk Technologies (NASDAQ: CYPH) is the largest public-market holder of Zcash and the world's first self-described public privacy company — distinct from a treasury vehicle.
  • The company explicitly rejects the "Digital Asset Treasury" label and intends to acquire and build privacy infrastructure around Zcash, not just hold it.
  • Backed by Winklevoss Capital and led by a team that includes former Electric Coin Company executives and Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox, the company brings unusual depth to its thesis.
  • Its stated goal is to accumulate up to 5% of total Zcash supply — making it a meaningful structural buyer of ZEC over time.
  • Tracking accumulation pace, cost basis vs. spot price, and ecosystem investments gives a clean read on whether the public privacy thesis is being executed.

How Cypherpunk Acquires Zcash


Cypherpunk began accumulating during the late-2025 ZEC rally and has continued through the subsequent drawdown. Purchase size has varied substantially with market conditions and available capital. The strategy was anchored by a $58.88M private placement led by Winklevoss Capital in October 2025.

How Cypherpunk Differs From a "Digital Asset Treasury"


Most public companies accumulating crypto on their balance sheet are described as Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies — public wrappers around hoarded assets, where the underlying innovation is financial engineering rather than product or utility. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is the archetype.

Cypherpunk has publicly rejected that framing. In its April 2026 manifesto, the company described itself as a "public privacy company" — a public-market vehicle whose mission is to advance technologies that guarantee privacy for humans on the internet. Zcash accumulation is the centrepiece, but the broader thesis includes investing in or acquiring privacy-focused companies. The first concrete example was a $5M investment in ZODL (Zcash Open Development Lab) in March 2026, alongside co-investors including a16z, Coinbase, Paradigm, and Balaji Srinivasan.

Whether the public market accepts that framing or values CYPH primarily as Zcash exposure remains an open question — but the strategic intent extends beyond pure treasury accumulation.

Frequently Asked Questions


What does Cypherpunk Technologies actually do?

Cypherpunk Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYPH) is a publicly-traded privacy technology company. Its core focus is Zcash — accumulating ZEC, investing in Zcash ecosystem companies, and building or acquiring privacy infrastructure over time. It also operates Leap Therapeutics, a clinical-stage oncology subsidiary that continues to develop cancer therapies. You can learn more about Cypherpunk Technologies $CYPH in our article What is Cypherpunk Technologies.

What is Cypherpunk's stated Zcash goal?

To accumulate up to 5% of the total Zcash supply — approximately 1.05 million ZEC, given Zcash's fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins. The company has not committed to a timeline for reaching this target, nor stated whether accumulation continues beyond it.

Is Cypherpunk Technologies the same as MicroStrategy for Zcash?

Not exactly. Both are public companies accumulating a single crypto asset, but Cypherpunk explicitly rejects the "Digital Asset Treasury" label that Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) embraces. Cypherpunk describes itself as a "public privacy company" — accumulating ZEC and investing in privacy infrastructure rather than holding alone. The capital structure is also simpler: Cypherpunk has not (so far) issued the multiple preferred series or convertible notes that Strategy uses.

Who is behind Cypherpunk Technologies?

The company was formed via a $58.88 million private placement led by Winklevoss Capital — the investment firm of Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Senior leadership includes CEO Douglas Onsi (formerly CEO of Leap Therapeutics), Chief Investment Officer Will McEvoy, Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox (Chief Product Officer of Shielded Labs and Strategic Advisor), and former Electric Coin Company CEO Josh Swihart (Strategic Advisor).

Is Cypherpunk just rebranded Leap Therapeutics?

Cypherpunk Technologies, Inc. is the rebranded entity formerly known as Leap Therapeutics, a clinical-stage oncology company. Leap continues to operate as a subsidiary, advancing therapies including sirexatamab and FL-501. The strategic focus of the parent company is now the privacy technology and Zcash thesis, but the cancer-therapy work continues alongside.

What is Cypherpunk's relationship with ZODL?

In March 2026, Cypherpunk made a $5 million investment into ZODL (Zcash Open Development Lab), the company that develops the leading Zcash wallet (Zodl, formerly Zashi). ZODL is led by former Electric Coin Company CEO Josh Swihart. Co-investors include a16z, Coinbase, Paradigm, Chapter One, David Friedberg, and Balaji Srinivasan. This was Cypherpunk's first ecosystem investment outside of buying ZEC itself, and is the clearest proof point that the company is pursuing something broader than a pure treasury strategy.

What is the CYPH stock ticker?

Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CYPH. The company was previously known as Leap Therapeutics before its rebrand and Zcash strategy launch in late 2025.

Will Cypherpunk keep buying Zcash after reaching 5%?

Cypherpunk has stated 5% of total Zcash supply as its accumulation goal but has not publicly committed to a timeline for reaching it, nor stated whether buying continues beyond that level. Future SEC filings and company communications will clarify the answer over time.

Related Zcash Resources on ZcashTracker


  • What is Cypherpunk Technologies — Full overview of the company, leadership, and thesis
  • Zcash vs Bitcoin — ZEC and BTC price and asset comparison
  • Shielded Zcash Supply — On-chain privacy adoption metric
  • Live ZEC Price — Real-time Zcash spot price tracker
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