ZINC

90 reviews, 32% of them positive.32% positive · 90 reviews· Influence factor 13, above 2% of accounts

The record

From 90 activities · Jun 2026

ZINC is a private proof-of-work mining protocol on Solana powered by Arcium's confidential compute, featuring gamified 30-second rounds where users deploy SOL to mine tokens while keeping strategies hidden. It achieved top-3 revenue status on Solana within weeks of launch with $18M TVL and $1.8M in fees, backed by aggressive buyback-and-burn mechanics and high APY staking. Community sentiment is deeply divided: supporters praise the novel privacy mechanics, strong early traction, and builder-focused execution, while critics dismiss it as a speculative gambling wrapper with heavy KOL marketing masking weak fundamentals, unproven token utility, and governance failures—particularly disputes with MetaDAO over redemptions and treatment of early backers that have eroded trust despite impressive on-chain numbers.

What people say

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“A Promising Mining Protocol Built on Real Traction”I've been impressed by ZINC's fresh approach to proof of work on Solana. The combination of confidential compute and hidden strategy mechanics makes each 30second round feel genuinely competitive and different from typical mining protocols. What stands out most to me is that ZINC achieved strong early traction and became a top revenue generating project through product appeal rather than aggressive marketing. While I'm optimistic about its innovative design and long term potential, I think it's still important to keep an eye on sustainability and how ongoing disputes with MetaDAO develop.

Shahzeb Shahzad · 1224· 4mo ago0

“Web3”Rewritten:I've seen zinc pop up enough times that I finally decided to take a closer look. Nothing has convinced me to go all in yet, but I also haven't seen any major red flags that would make me back away. For now, it's sitting comfortably in my "let's see what happens" folder.

0xcipher · 1083· 4mo ago0

“Zinc looks like an interesting project with a clear focus on improving the crypto payment experience”I like that the team is working on practical use cases rather than just chasing trends. The updates are easy to follow, and the project gives the impression of steady progress. Looking forward to seeing how the ecosystem develops over time.

MLNL.nad🛸⚙️👽🔥🌳(✸,✸)(✧ᴗ✧)(Ø,G).ink π² · 1207· 4mo ago0

“Solana Mining Protocol with Mechanics Updates”I looked through Zinc's profile and posts. It presents as a private proof of work mining protocol on Solana with a provided contract address and mining link The account shares explanations of game like mechanics such as odds for Bonanza and Wildcat events along with updates on Stockpile rounds where miners receive payouts in sol and tokens ,Some posts also respond to community discussions around team communication and resolutions with other projects The content focuses on operational details and event results with occasional engagement on ongoing matters. Based on the profile and recent activity it comes across as an active Solana based mining project sharing mechanics and updates

IBIAL · 1221· 4mo ago · neutral0

“Insane Math, Watching Sustainability”The $50M+ annualized revenue pace is unbelievable for its market cap, but watching how it handles early whale dilution.

Arta · 1226· 4mo ago · neutral0

“Platform Gamified Minning”aku udah coba interaksi dengan project zinc ini, beberapa hal yang aku dapat pertama apr sangat tinggi 400%, untuk gamified minning yang menurutku lebih ke gambling aku gak rekomended, saat aku buat review ini banyak sekali fud karena masalah dengan metadao yang belum selesai.

kz · 1278· 4mo ago · neutral0

“Miner”ZINC is a private proof-of-work mining protocol built on Solana, powered by Arcium's confidential compute (MPC) layer. It lets users jump into fast 30-second rounds, pick 1-30 tiles on a circular board, deploy SOL, and compete to mint new $ZINC tokens. Your strategy stays hidden thanks to privacy tech, which differentiates it from transparent on-chain games.ZINC is a private proof-of-work mining protocol built on Solana, powered by Arcium’s confidential compute (MPC) layer. It delivers fast-paced 30-second mining rounds where players select 1–30 tiles on a circular board, deploy SOL, and compete to mint new $ZINC tokens. Thanks to its privacy technology, your strategy remains completely hidden — giving it a sharp edge over traditional transparent on-chain games.

fishacrypt · 1192· 4mo ago0

“Top 3 on Solana by Revenue. Now Fighting Its Own Investors”ZINC is one of the few protocols this cycle that forced people to stop talking about narratives and start talking about numbers. Most new DeFi launches spend months farming attention before proving anyone actually wants the product. ZINC did the opposite. Capital arrived quickly, fees followed, and within weeks the protocol was generating the kind of revenue that normally takes projects years to reach. In a market flooded with points programs and speculative promises, real cash flow stands out. That's why so many people started paying attention. The protocol's architecture deserves credit too. Leveraging Arcium's confidential compute infrastructure gives ZINC something most DeFi protocols lack: genuine privacy at the execution layer. It's not just another yield product with a different front-end. There is actual technical differentiation underneath the hood. The problem is that success created a new question. Who is the protocol ultimately being built for? The ongoing dispute surrounding MetaDAO and the proposed buyout of governance participants has become the first real test of that question. Critics see the proposal as a team attempting to regain control just as the protocol's economics are proving themselves. Supporters argue it's a practical restructuring designed to simplify governance and remove inefficiencies that come with decentralized administration. Both sides claim they're protecting the future of the protocol. Only one side controls the proposal. That's why the optics have become difficult. Crypto projects often market decentralization aggressively when they're raising attention, distributing ownership, or building communities. The real test comes later, when governance becomes inconvenient, slows decision-making, or creates competing stakeholder interests. That's the moment where teams reveal whether decentralization was a principle or a strategy. ZINC is now approaching that moment. The vesting structure adds another layer of scrutiny. Price-based unlocks create a dynamic where token appreciation becomes directly linked to insider liquidity events. That's not automatically a flaw, but it does create incentives that investors should understand clearly. Markets work best when incentives are transparent. What's important is that none of these concerns erase the protocol's achievements. The revenue is real. The product is real. The demand appears real. That's exactly why the governance debate matters so much. If ZINC were another struggling protocol with no users, nobody would care. The controversy exists because the project has already proven it can create value. Now the community wants to know how that value will be controlled, distributed, and governed going forward. The technology got ZINC attention. The MetaDAO dispute will determine what kind of reputation it earns. Because generating revenue is impressive. Proving that success won't come at the expense of the people who helped create it is much harder.

DaUnknown · 1241· 4mo ago · neutral0

“PoW mining protocol”ZINC is a private proof-of-work mining protocol built on Solana, powered by Arcium's confidential compute (MPC) layer. It lets users jump into fast 30-second rounds, pick 1-30 tiles on a circular board, deploy SOL, and compete to mint new $ZINC tokens. Your strategy stays hidden thanks to privacy tech, which differentiates it from transparent on-chain games.

switch · 1060· 4mo ago0

“Zinc Cash”Zinc CAsh is a Straightforward, hype-driven Solana project account pushing a fun, gamified private PoW mining experience powered by Arcium. With active, transparent mechanics explanations, quick community updates, and real on-chain traction (top revenue generator shortly after launch). Feels energetic and builder-oriented.

Mouseng20 ETHGas ⛽ · 1300· 4mo ago0

“ngl zinc is interesting but i’m still on the fence”the private mining concept on solana definitely stands out and at least it’s trying something different. but it’s still super early and i’m not sure if this becomes a real long-term product or just another short-lived crypto experiment watching with curiosity more than conviction rn

Waizh · 1150· 4mo ago · neutral0

“Slow and Steady”Zinc has maintained its low key and patient approach to the market, even though many people believe it is a market driven by hype rather than facts. Some people are happy that instead of doing a lot of advertising or promotion, this project is trying to build its value. Many people observing the project are interested but will wait until they see something concrete before fully investing in it.

clouds77exe · 1147· 4mo ago0

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