Zashi became Zodl in February 2026. According to the official transition notice, existing users did not need to transfer funds, replace a seed phrase, or install a separate wallet; the app updated under the new name.
Key Facts
- The official Zashi domain now redirects to Zodl's transition notice.
- The February 16, 2026 notice says the wallet, team, and user experience continued under the Zodl name.
- Existing users were told no fund transfer or seed-phrase change was required.
- Official Zodl download routes include the App Store, Play Store, F-Droid, and GitHub.
What changed
The visible change is the brand. The Zashi name moved to Zodl, and the official site describes Zodl as the continuation of the same Zcash wallet and product team. New users should look for Zodl in official app stores rather than assuming a missing Zashi listing is suspicious.
The team also changed its organizational home. The transition announcement says the former Electric Coin Company team formed Zcash Open Development Lab, or ZODL, and renamed the flagship wallet after the new organization.
What existing Zashi users need to do
The official instruction was simple: keep using the app and allow the normal update to change Zashi into Zodl. Users were specifically told not to move funds, replace their seed phrase, or download a separate migration wallet.
That last point matters because rebrands attract phishing. A message that asks you to 'migrate' ZEC by entering a seed phrase or sending funds conflicts with the official guidance. Use the links on zodl.com, and never give recovery material to support staff or a web form.
What stayed the same
Zodl remains a Zcash-focused, self-custody wallet built around shielded ZEC. Self-custody means the wallet provider does not hold your recovery secret for you. It also means the rebrand does not remove your responsibility to keep that secret backed up and offline.
A name change does not alter the basic privacy checklist: confirm the recipient, understand whether the payment is shielded, use intentional memos, and test with a small amount before a larger transfer.
Where to download Zodl
Start at zodl.com or the former zashi.app domain, which redirects to the official transition page. From there, follow the published App Store, Play Store, F-Droid, or GitHub route for your platform.
Do not search for an APK on an unrelated download site. Wallet software controls keys and transaction signing; the origin of the binary is part of the security model, not a minor installation detail.
FAQ
Is Zashi self-custody?
Yes. The official Zcash ecosystem described Zashi as self-custody, and the wallet continues as Zodl. Users remain responsible for protecting recovery material.
Do Zashi users need to move their ZEC to Zodl?
No. The official transition notice says no fund transfer, new seed phrase, or separate app download was required.
Where should new users download the wallet?
Use zodl.com and follow its official App Store, Play Store, F-Droid, or GitHub links. The old zashi.app domain now redirects there.