Zcash has activated its NU7 network upgrade on testnet at block 4,465,026, putting its planned 25 second blocks and new fee mechanism into live testing ahead of a targeted Nov. 5 mainnet rollout. According to Zcash testnet block data, the…
Zcash NU7 goes live on testnet with 25 second blocks
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Key Takeaways NU7 has reduced Zcash’s public-testnet block target from 75 seconds to 25 seconds. The live run gives wallets, exchanges, miners and node operators time to check compatibility before mainnet. Faster blocks shorten the wait for a first confirmation but do not make settlement instant. ZEC issuance, the halving schedule and the 21 million supply cap remain unchanged.
Zcash Speeds Up: 25-Second Blocks Now Live on Testnet
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NU7 cuts the target block time from 75 seconds to 25, giving exchanges, wallets and developers a live rehearsal before a planned November mainnet launch.
Zcash’s 25-second blocks go live on public testnet ahead of schedule
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