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Zcash Rises After Upgrade Freezes $16M in ZEC, Establishes Security Reserve

Bitcoin.com News·November 6, 2026·1 min read
Zcash Rises After Upgrade Freezes $16M in ZEC, Establishes Security Reserve

Zcash activated Network Upgrade 7, reducing block times from 75 to 25 seconds. The upgrade froze about $16 million worth of ZEC in an outdated shielded pool, permanently inaccessible. It also establishes a long-term security reserve, while preserving the supply cap.

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