Zcash Prepares NU7 Upgrade: Block Times to Drop From 75 to 25 Seconds
- —NU7 cuts Zcash target block spacing from 75 to 25 seconds (ZIP 218)
- —Testnet activation at block 4,465,026, expected around October 6, 2026
- —Mainnet activation height to be set on October 20, 2026
- —60% of block fees go to a reserve, miners keep 40% (ZIP 235)
Why it matters: Faster 25-second blocks reduce first-confirmation wait times for payments and exchange deposits, strengthening Zcash's competitive position.
Source: U.Today