ZCL, or ZClassic, is a cryptocurrency that was created in 2016 as a fork of ZCash. The main difference between ZCL and ZCash is that ZCL removed the 20% founders' reward that was present in ZCash. This means that all rewards for mining ZCL go directly to the miners, making it a more community-driven cryptocurrency. ZCL also has a maximum supply of 21 million coins, which is the same as Bitcoin. ZCL uses the Equihash algorithm for mining, which is ASIC-resistant, meaning that it can be mined using regular GPUs. This makes it more accessible to the average person who wants to mine cryptocurrency. ZCL has gained popularity in the cryptocurrency community due to its focus on privacy and decentralization.

ZCL has been used for various purposes, including as a means of payment and as a store of value. It has also been used for anonymous transactions due to its privacy features. ZCL has a strong community of supporters who believe in its potential as a cryptocurrency. However, like all cryptocurrencies, ZCL is subject to market volatility and its value can fluctuate rapidly. Despite this, ZCL remains a popular cryptocurrency among those who value privacy and decentralization in their financial transactions.