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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“Under the Radar”Zinc, a new startup based in Los Angeles, has been gaining traction through its non-disruptive business model and respect for its measured approach to development. While there is a growing interest in Zinc, most of the investors still want to see more widespread acceptance and/or differentiation from the existing companies before they will commit fully.

coby · 1183· 4mo ago0

“idk what is this”aku pikir ini cukup bagus

Jizuuu · 1225· 4mo ago · neutral0

“Quiet Potential, Still Early”Zinc takes a subtle approach to crypto and has refrained from using aggressive marketing or creating a lot of hype. As a result of its steady approach, many observers are waiting to see whether Zinc can gain more traction and provide more evidence of long-term value before they invest in it.

wolf 👾 · 1302· 4mo ago0

“A Clever Solana Experiment”ZINC stands out because it feels like a genuine crypto-native experiment rather than another recycled token launch. The idea of bringing proof-of-work style mining into a fast Solana environment, while adding privacy around strategy, is fresh and surprisingly easy to understand once you see the mechanics. What I appreciate most is that it gives users something to actually do: participate, test, learn, and compete. The project has a playful surface, but there is real design thinking underneath. In a market full of empty narratives, ZINC is at least trying to build a new game worth paying attention to right now.

积少成多🐬TermMax | ETHGas ⛽ · 1204· 4mo ago0

“Still on my watchlist”I've seen Zinc mentioned from time to time, mostly through crypto discussions and posts shared by others. I haven't followed the project closely enough to have a strong opinion on it yet. From what I've seen, it seems to be building quietly and still finding its place in the broader ecosystem.

(❖,❖) DUDU.base.eth · 1347· 4mo ago · neutral0

“Quiet but worth watching”I’ve come across ZINC a few times and finally took a closer look. There’s a calm, low-key presence here that stands out compared to people constantly pushing for attention. Still early, but the steady approach makes me curious to see how things develop over time.

Behnam · 1257· 4mo ago0

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