Zebra was developed as a Rust implementation of a Zcash node to offer a secure, efficient, and modern alternative to the original Zcash client. It was created by the Zcash Foundation in 2019 to improve network decentralization and provide enhanced performance and security features.
Zebra
Zebra is a blockchain explorer and full node implementation for the Zcash cryptocurrency, written in Rust. It verifies transactions, maintains the blockchain state, and provides network services to support the Zcash ecosystem.

About Zebra
Zebra's strengths included enhanced security, performance, and modern codebase due to its implementation in Rust. Its weaknesses involved limited initial adoption and potential compatibility issues with other Zcash tools. Competitors included the original Zcash client and other blockchain explorers like Blockchair and Zchain.
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A Zebra expert must have proficiency in Rust programming, understanding of blockchain technology and cryptographic principles, experience with Zcash protocol, and familiarity with network protocols and distributed systems.
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