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CryptoThe DefiantFiled 11 h ago

Zcash Climbs 9.5% Ahead of NU7 Network Upgrade

Open the sourceReported by The Defiant, thedefiant.io, 4 November 2026, by The Defiant Team
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Zcash (ZEC) rose 9.5% ahead of its NU7 network upgrade, expected around Nov. 5, which will shorten target block times without materially increasing scheduled daily issuance. Node operators face a software-upgrade deadline to remain compatible with the change. The move matters because faster block times could affect transaction throughput and miner economics while keeping emission roughly unchanged. Traders will watch whether ZEC holds its gains through the activation and whether node operators complete the required upgrade in time.

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