Zcash dev activity sinks to 2021 lows; ZEC down ~40% amid governance clash

On January 8, 2026, Santiment reported that Zcash’s developer activity had fallen to levels last seen in late 2021. On January 9, 2026, the project continued to grapple with a governance rift and market weakness, with ZEC declining roughly 40% over the past two months even as the Zcash Foundation said the protocol remains secure.