Zcash to reduce block times to 25 seconds with Network Upgrade 7 on November 5

Zcash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency project developed by the Electric Coin Company, is preparing for a significant overhaul of its blockchain protocol with the arrival of Network Upgrade 7 (NU7), scheduled for November 5. The upgrade will implement major performance improvements, most notably cutting block times from the current 75 seconds to just 25 seconds. This change is set to enhance transaction throughput and user experience. Network Upgrade 7 introduces several technical advancements. Beyond reducing block creation intervals, the update will disable Sprout transactions, a legacy feature in the protocol. Zcash users who still hold ZEC in the older Sprout pool have been urged to transfer their assets to the newer Sapling pool before the update activates.

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