Zcash activates NU7 on testnet ahead of November mainnet target
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Zcash activates its NU7 upgrade on testnet, letting developers evaluate 25‑second block times, new consensus tweaks and privacy enhancements ahead of a slated November mainnet launch. The trial phase offers several weeks for testing stability and performance, and successful results could boost network efficiency, potentially attracting users and increasing ZEC market interest.
Zcash’s NU7 upgrade is now live on testnet, giving developers several weeks to assess 25-second blocks and other protocol changes before a planned November mainnet activation.