Zcash Developers Propose Shorter Block Times Days After NU7 Upgrade

Developers within the Zcash ecosystem have put forward a new plan to lower the network target block interval down to twenty seconds from twenty-five seconds, seeking even quicker transaction verifications just days following the activation of the NU7 upgrade. The fresh draft came via a submission on the community forum over the weekend by contributors ValarDragon and Evan Forbes. They expressed their intent for the modification to feature in the upcoming community poll so it can receive evaluation for the anticipated NU7.1 network upgrade.

This fresh push follows closely on the heels of the recent major mainnet deployment. Late last week, the NU7 upgrade went live, bringing the target interval down from seventy-five seconds to twenty-five seconds. That earlier deployment also established a Network Sustainability Mechanism designed to channel a portion of fees back into future mining rewards while maintaining the strict cap on the digital asset supply.

Zcash developers propose lowering target block times to twenty seconds following the NU7 upgrade.

According to the latest documentation, the adjustment would cut down the anticipated waiting duration for initial transaction verifications. Proponents state this modification aims to enhance usability for point-of-sale transactions, exchange deposits, and cross-chain swaps. Furthermore, the authors noted that the alteration would not expand the daily capacity limit for private transactions across the ledger.

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The drafting creators emphasized that the modification would maintain the established issuance timeline intact despite the increased frequency of block generation. The community will now weigh these considerations as discussions unfold regarding potential changes for the next phase of network enhancements.

Why it matters

The proposed reduction aims to shorten transaction confirmation times and improve the user experience for point-of-sale payments, exchange deposits and cross-chain swaps. These changes directly impact users seeking faster processing speeds when handling digital assets.