October 5th 2026, 4:41 AM
Zcash Speeds Up Block Time to 25 Seconds Ahead of Schedule
Key Summary
Zcash's testnet has been upgraded to a 25-second block time, a 67% reduction from the original target, allowing for a live rehearsal before the November mainnet launch and giving exchanges, wallets, and developers a head start on preparing for the change.
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Zcash's 25-Second Blocks Go Live on Public Testnet Ahead of Schedule
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.Implications of the Testnet Upgrade
The upgraded testnet is designed to give developers, exchanges, and wallets a head start on preparing for the change, which is expected to bring faster transaction times and improved scalability to the Zcash network.#Zcash#Testnet#PublicBlockchain#Cryptography