Zano is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency launched in 2019 that prioritizes privacy and security. With a hybrid PoW-PoS consensus algorithm, it protects against double-spend attacks while ensuring untraceable transactions using ring signatures and stealth addresses. Zano offers multi-signature wallets, customizable escrow contracts, and a staking system with no minimum lock requirements. Co-founded by Andrey Sabelnikov and Pavel Nikienkov, Zano is ideal for secure payments and private transactions.