ZCASH INSCRIPTIONS // ARCHITECTURE & SPEC
ZCASH DOCUMENTATION
Learn the architectural blueprint of ZEC-20 inscriptions, indexing ledger logic, and how calldata is utilized with Noir Wallet directly on the Zcash blockchain.
SECTION 01 // OVERVIEW
What is Zcash Inscriptions & ZEC-20?
Zcash Inscriptions is the native inscription standard engineered for the Zcash Network (Chain ID 2025) with exclusive Noir Wallet integration.
Instead of relying on heavy smart contracts, ZEC-20 inscriptions record JSON payloads directly in standard UTF-8 transaction calldata. Zero contract exploit surface, maximum security, and minimal network gas fees.
// Example Inscription Calldata
data:,{"p":"zec-20","op":"mint","tick":"ZEC","amt":"1000"}