Zcash Activates NU7 With 25-Second Block Target and New Fee Reserve
TL;DR: Zcash’s NU7 upgrade activated at mainnet block 3,543,405, reducing target block spacing from 75 to 25 seconds. It also changes how fees contribute to future network security. Faster target blocks do not make every payment final instantly, and node operators need compatible software. Zcash has crossed an important protocol milestone. The NU7 network upgrade…
Zcash Foundation Details Zebra Sync Fixes Ahead Of NU7 Release
TL;DR: The Zcash Foundation says it merged fixes for Zebra nodes that stopped syncing near the chain tip. The October 21 update places the work ahead of a stable NU7 release and reminds operators of the older client’s approaching stop date. Zcash’s preparation for NU7 includes a less glamorous but essential task: making sure nodes…