Ecosystem
If you are new to Zucoin, start by separating the parts. The asset, network, wallet, marketplace, and information services each have a different job.
Quick answer
Zucoin is the digital asset that moves between wallets. Splitchain is the caching network that stores each peer’s latest cryptographic transaction result. The Zucoin wallet is the self-managed app that a user controls. Zutopia is a separate peer-to-peer marketplace. MyZucoins provides independent guides, news, help information, developer references, and public tools.
Start with the three core parts
These three parts were designed to work together, but they are not the same product. Zucoin is the asset, Splitchain is the network, and the wallet is the app that a person operates.
Zucoin: the digital asset
Zucoin is the asset transferred between public wallet addresses. It has a maximum supply of 100 million units, supports 32 decimal places, and has no mining or staking.
Explore ZucoinSplitchain: the caching network
Splitchain is Zucoin’s layer 1 network. It caches each peer’s latest cryptographic transaction result in parallel instead of grouping transactions into blocks.
Explore SplitchainZucoin wallet: the user app
The wallet is a self-managed progressive web app. It creates wallet data, coordinates and validates transfers with other wallets, shows details for confirmation, keeps history, and provides backup and recovery tools.
Explore the walletImportant transfer terms
These terms describe the public information and instructions used during a Zucoin transfer.
Wallet address
A public wallet identifier that serves as a transfer destination.
Learn about addressesTransfer code
An encoded package of transfer instructions used by the wallet transfer flow.
Learn about transfer codesTransaction
Signed transfer data between wallet addresses, with an amount, time, state, and other supported metadata.
See the transaction flowServices and resources around the core system
The core transfer system works without a marketplace or information site. These separate services help people trade, learn, inspect public information, and build integrations.
Zutopia marketplace
Zutopia helps buyers and sellers find peer-to-peer Zucoin offers and coordinate a trade. The Zucoin remains in each participant’s self-managed wallet until the transfer completes.
Explore ZutopiaMyZucoins guides and help
MyZucoins is an independent information and tools site. It explains the ecosystem, publishes news and guides, and links people to help and technical references.
Open the Help centrePublic network tools
Network Explorer and the wallet address checker inspect supported public information. They do not need or provide access to private wallet data.
Open Network ExplorerHow one Zucoin transfer moves through the ecosystem
A normal transfer happens between two wallets, which coordinate and validate the transaction amongst themselves. They use Splitchain to upload and check the cached cryptographic result. A marketplace can help two people arrange a trade, but it is not required for a transfer between two known wallet addresses.
- 1. The sender opens the Zucoin wallet and selects the receiving public wallet address, amount, and any supported reference or message.
- 2. The sender checks the details and starts the transaction in their wallet.
- 3. The receiving wallet shows the supported transaction details, which the receiver inspects and confirms.
- 4. The wallets coordinate and validate the transaction, then upload the cryptographic result to Splitchain. Each wallet checks Splitchain’s cache for the completed transaction.
- 5. The users review their wallet history. Supported public tools also provide separate result inspection. See the complete transaction flow.
What self-managed means
The Zucoin wallet does not use a platform account to hold the asset for the user. Important wallet data stays under the user’s control. This gives the user a direct recovery path, but it also gives the user important responsibilities.
- Protect the device and use a current supported browser. Check supported devices.
- Create a current wallet backup and understand how to restore it before the wallet has an important balance. Read the backup guide.
- Never share a private key, wallet backup, password, or recovery information. A public wallet address is different from private wallet data. Review wallet safety.
- Check the receiving address, amount, and supported transfer details before confirmation. Learn about wallet addresses.
A good first path for a new user
You do not need to learn every technical detail before you start. Use this sequence to learn the important parts in a safe order.
- 1. Review the main terms on this page: Zucoin, Splitchain, wallet, public address, transfer code, and transaction.
- 2. Check that your phone or computer has a supported browser. Check device support.
- 3. Open the current Zucoin wallet, create the wallet on your device, and make a protected backup. Open the wallet.
- 4. Start with a small test transfer between wallet addresses that you have verified. See everyday transfer guidance.
- 5. Use wallet history or a public tool to inspect the completed result. Open the wallet address checker.
Common beginner questions
Is Zucoin the same as Splitchain?
No. Zucoin is the digital asset. Splitchain is the layer 1 caching network that stores each peer’s latest cryptographic transaction result.
Is the wallet an online account?
No. The wallet is self-managed. Important wallet data and the recovery path stay with the user instead of a platform account.
Do I need Zutopia to send Zucoin?
No. Zutopia is useful when people want to find and coordinate a peer-to-peer trade. A normal transfer only needs the participating wallets and Splitchain.
Where to go for a specific task
Setup and troubleshooting
Use the Help centre for wallet setup, backups, transfers, and common questions.
View all helpPublic checks and tools
Use the network tools to inspect supported public addresses, transfer codes, and recent public transaction information.
Open public toolsDeveloper integration
Use the developer references when you need wallet authentication, transfer-code formats, network endpoints, or integration details.
Open developer docsStart with the wallet now
Open the current Zucoin wallet in a supported browser, create the wallet on your device, and make a protected backup before an important transfer.