Zcash NU7 Goes Live on Testnet Before Mainnet Plan
Cointelegraph.com reports that Zcash has activated its NU7 upgrade on testnet ahead of a planned November mainnet activation. The testnet rollout gives developers time to assess 25-second blocks and other protocol changes.
Cointelegraph.com reports that Zcash has activated its NU7 upgrade on testnet ahead of a planned November mainnet activation.
The testnet rollout gives developers several weeks to assess 25-second blocks and other protocol changes before the network’s planned move to mainnet, according to the report.
Key Takeaways
- Zcash’s NU7 upgrade is now live on testnet.
- Developers have several weeks to assess 25-second blocks and other protocol changes.
- The mainnet activation is planned for November.
Context
Testnet deployments let developers evaluate protocol changes in a lower-risk environment before a broader network upgrade. In Zcash’s case, the NU7 rollout is intended to give the team time to review the upgrade’s technical effects before the planned mainnet activation.
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