The live Firo (FIRO) price is $0.9555, with a 24 hours Blynex trading volume of 14.64 K. The price of FIRO changed by -1.76% in the past 24 hours. With a circulating supply of 14.48M FIRO and a maximum supply of 21.4M FIRO coins. FIRO currently ranks #898 in market cap. You have the option to purchase Firo (FIRO) on the Blynex exchange.
Firo (FIRO) Live Price Data
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Market | Price | 24h % | 24h High | 24h Low | 24h Volume | |
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$0.9555 | -1.76% | 1.0401 | 0.9392 | 14.53 K | Trade |
About Firo (FIRO)
Firo (FIRO) formerly known as Zcoin, is a cryptocurrency that focuses on being private digital cash. Buying FIRO on Blynex Exchange is easy: create an account, verify your identity, deposit funds, and start trading. Check out our guide on How to Buy Firo (FIRO).
What is Firo (FIRO)?
Firo (FIRO), formerly known as Zcoin, is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency designed to offer secure, untraceable transactions. At the heart of Firo is the Lelantus privacy protocol, which allows users to burn their coins and later redeem them for new ones with no transaction history, ensuring complete anonymity. Initially, Firo implemented the Zerocoin protocol before transitioning to Lelantus and Sigma after cryptographic vulnerabilities were discovered, offering enhanced privacy protections.
The Founders Behind Firo
Firo was founded by Poramin Insom, an expert in Information Security with a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University. Poramin played a pivotal role in developing the practical implementation of the Zerocoin protocol, which later evolved into Firo’s advanced privacy solutions. Reuben Yap, who joined the project in 2016, now leads its strategic direction. A staunch advocate for online privacy, Reuben has been featured in prominent media outlets like CoinDesk and BBC, shaping Firo's development and global outreach.
What Makes Firo Unique?
Firo's primary distinction lies in its Lelantus privacy protocol, which utilizes a specialized zero-knowledge proof called one-out-of-many proofs. Unlike other zk-SNARK implementations, Lelantus does not rely on a trusted setup or complex cryptographic assumptions, offering a more efficient and secure way to ensure privacy. This unique approach results in high anonymity sets, making it one of the most secure privacy coins on the market today.
Innovative Features and Milestones
Firo has introduced several pioneering features to the cryptocurrency space. In 2018, it became the first blockchain project to implement Dandelion++, a method for obfuscating transaction propagation and enhancing privacy by preventing third parties from linking users’ IP addresses to their transactions. Additionally, Firo made history in 2018 by hosting the first-ever large-scale political election on a blockchain, with the Thai Democrat Party's primary election attracting over 127,000 votes, further demonstrating Firo's practical, real-world applications.
Firo’s Rebranding and Ongoing Evolution
In October 2020, Zcoin rebranded to Firo to better reflect its mission and evolving focus on privacy and security. This rebranding marked a new chapter in the project’s development, with a renewed emphasis on expanding its privacy features and improving user experience. Firo continues to innovate within the privacy coin space, with plans for further advancements in both privacy technologies and real-world adoption. Its unique combination of secure transaction protocols and community-driven leadership positions Firo as a leader in the privacy-focused cryptocurrency space.FIRO to local currency
- FIRO to USD0.9554044500
- FIRO to EUR0.8812222817
- FIRO to AUD1.517
- FIRO to KRW1,404.801
- FIRO to JPY142.602
- FIRO to GBP0.737
- FIRO to INR81.722
- FIRO to CAD1.367
- FIRO to AED3.509
- FIRO to RUB81.079
FIRO to crypto currency
- FIRO to BTC0.0000116774
- FIRO to ETH0.0005279280
- FIRO to USDT0.9550690839
- FIRO to BNB0.0015843950
- FIRO to SOL0.0075758791
- FIRO to XRP0.4524370702
- FIRO to ADA1.453
- FIRO to TRX4.088
- FIRO to LTC0.011
- FIRO to TON0.245