Zipher v0.1.0 Beta - Testnet Release

🎉 First Beta Release

Zipher is now ready for beta testing! This is a testnet-only release for early adopters and testers.

✨ Features

• ✅ Create & import Zcash wallets (24-word seed phrase)
• ✅ Secure encrypted storage (AES-256-GCM)
• ✅ Send & receive shielded transactions
• ✅ View transaction history with decrypted memos
• ✅ QR code support
• ✅ Unified Address (UA) support
• ✅ Session timeout (5 minutes)
• ✅ Strict address validation

🔐 Security

• Password-protected with PBKDF2 (600K iterations)
• Seed phrase never logged or exposed
• Session auto-lock after 5 minutes
• No analytics or tracking
• Open source & auditable

🧪 Testing Instructions

Installation

1. Download zipher-beta-v0.1.0.zip below
2. Extract the ZIP file
3. Open chrome://extensions/
4. Enable "Developer mode"
5. Click "Load unpacked"
6. Select the extracted folder

Get Testnet ZEC

1. Open Zipher and copy your address
2. Visit https://testnet.zecfaucet.com/
3. Paste your address and request funds
4. Wait ~2 minutes for confirmation

What to Test

• ✅ Wallet creation & seed backup
• ✅ Password unlock
• ✅ Receiving testnet ZEC
• ✅ Sending transactions
• ✅ Session timeout (wait 5 minutes)
• ✅ Address validation (try invalid addresses)

⚠️ Important Notes

• Testnet Only: Do NOT use with real funds
• Beta Software: May contain bugs
• No Mainnet Support: Mainnet requires security audit first
• Backup Seed: Always backup your 24-word seed phrase

🐛 Report Issues

Found a bug? Please open an issue: https://github.com/Kenbak/zipher/issues

Include:

• Steps to reproduce
• Browser version
• Screenshots (if applicable)

📚 Resources

• Explorer: https://testnet.cipherscan.app
• Faucet: https://testnet.zecfaucet.com
• Documentation: https://github.com/Kenbak/zipher

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built with:

• WebZjs by ChainSafe
• CipherScan infrastructure
• Zcash Protocol

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