Foundry Launches Institutional-Grade Mining Pool for Zcash

• Foundry will launch a Zcash mining pool next month, extending its mining operations beyond Bitcoin.
• The pool will offer auditable payouts and scalable infrastructure as Foundry expands into ZEC mining for institutional users.

Foundry Digital plans to launch a Zcash mining pool in April 2026, expanding its mining infrastructure business beyond Bitcoin and introducing a compliance-focused service model to the Zcash network.

The new mining pool is designed for institutional and public company participants that need clear reporting, stable operations, and stronger oversight standards. Foundry already operates Foundry USA Pool, which ranks as the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool by hashrate. It now plans to apply that operating model to ZEC mining as demand for more structured mining services grows.

CEO Mike Colyer commented:

Zcash has operated since 2016 and is known for using zero-knowledge proofs to support private transactions on a public blockchain. The network allows users to verify transaction details without accessing wallet addresses, transactions amounts and other personal information. 

Foundry’s expansion comes as more blockchain networks explore regulated mining infrastructure to attract institutional players. Many large miners only use avenues that have stringent compliance programs, dependable payments and guaranteed technical support. 

CNF recently reported that Vitalik Buterin donated to Shielded Labs to support Crosslink, a Zcash security upgrade designed to prevent rollback attacks. The funding will help move Crosslink from the prototype stage toward an incentivized testnet and eventual production readiness.

Zcash Pool Targets Compliance and Network Balance

The Zcash pool will operate from the United States and offer transparent payout tools, auditable reporting methods, and continuous support. It promises reliability and easy scaling, which are major considerations for industrial-grade miners with massive infrastructure.

The launch also reduces the concentration of Zcash hashpower within a small number of pools. A new entrant with an established operating record will support a broader spread of mining activity across the network.

Foundry has built its reputation in Bitcoin mining infrastructure since 2019. Its Bitcoin pool holds SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance certifications, reflecting audited reporting and security controls. That record has helped it attract miners that require stronger operational standards.

The new pool is also a step toward expanding mining operations in North America. The service is expected to attract miners who already use Foundry to mine Bitcoin and want similar infrastructure in another proof-of-work network. 

This month, CNF also reported that the Zcash Open Development Lab closed a $25 million funding round led by a16z crypto and Coinbase.