How to share your address
Your Unified Address (the "u1..." string from Module 4) is how people send you private ZEC:
- Show the QR code in person — the sender scans it with their wallet app
- Send the address as a message — only on encrypted apps like Signal
- Read it aloud over a phone call — faster than typing 78 characters
- Email it — only if the email account is private and inaccessible to your partner
The wallet address itself is safe to share — it reveals nothing about past transactions. But the act of sharing it must be private. Don't send it via SMS on a shared phone plan. Don't share it in a social media DM your partner monitors. Use Signal if possible — it's encrypted end-to-end and can auto-delete messages.
What your sender needs to know
- The Zodl wallet (or any Zcash wallet supporting shielded sending)
If they use a different Zcash wallet, make sure it supports "shielded" or "z-address" sending. Most modern Zcash wallets do.
- Some ZEC to send
They can buy ZEC on Coinbase, Kraken, or Gemini and transfer it to their Zodl wallet first. See the Donors page for a step-by-step guide written for your trusted supporter.
- Your Unified Address
That's it. They enter it in the "Send" screen, type the amount, and send. Private from that moment forward.
What happens when you receive ZEC
- The ZEC arrives in your Zodl wallet (usually within 1–2 minutes)
- Your balance updates on-screen — visible only inside the app
- No public record exists of the transaction
- The sender cannot see your total balance or other transactions
- No notification appears on your phone's lock screen (if you turned off previews in Module 4)
Receiving from organizations
Some DV shelters and NGOs have ZEC funds they can send to survivors in need. See Get Help Now for a directory of verified organizations that can send emergency ZEC.
When receiving from an organization: they will ask for your Unified Address. Provide it over Signal, in person, or via a private email. The transaction is private and will not show the organization's name in any record visible to others.
Keeping your address safe
- You can share your address with multiple trusted people — each sender's transaction is separate
- Your address does not expire unless you specifically generate a new one
- If you believe your address has been compromised, generate a new one — your existing funds remain safe
- You can generate "one-time addresses" for extra privacy when receiving from people you don't fully trust
Zodl can generate additional addresses for the same wallet. You could give one address to your mother, a different one to a shelter, and a third to a trusted friend — so that if any one of them is ever seen, the others remain private. Each address leads to the same wallet and the same balance.
Building your fund gradually
There's no need to receive large amounts at once. Small, regular amounts are safer — less conspicuous if anyone notices data on your device. Many survivors receive $20–$50 per week from trusted supporters over several months, building a meaningful fund before taking action.