Zcash Launches NU7, Accelerating Blocks While Legacy Funds Become Locked
Zcash activated NU7 on Nov. 6, reducing block intervals to 25 seconds as roughly $15 million in legacy Sprout funds became unspendable.
Zcash activated NU7 on Nov. 6, reducing block intervals to 25 seconds as roughly $15 million in legacy Sprout funds became unspendable. Zcash (ZEC) is trading at ₹1,26,102 ($1,333.89), up 1.1% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CoinCodex, with live market data added, as of Sat, 07 Nov 2026 01:00:01 UTC.
NU7 increases the pace at which Zcash processes blocks and redirects fees toward network security, but the upgrade also created an access problem for legacy funds that may require a later fix.
- NU7 went live on Nov. 6
- Block time fell from 75 to 25 seconds
- 60% of transaction fees now support network security
- About $15 million in Sprout funds is unspendable
- Zcash Launches Ironwood Upgrade to Enhance Shielded Transactions
- Zcash NU7 to Disable Withdrawals From Legacy Sprout Pool
- Zcash launches NU7 as ZEC tracks a weak broader crypto market
- Zcash Launches NU7, Accelerating Blocks While Legacy Funds Become Locked — this brief
- Zcash NU7 Makes Legacy Sprout Funds Inaccessible
Zcash activated its NU7 upgrade on Nov. 6, introducing faster block production and a new allocation of transaction fees. According to CoinCodex, block time was reduced from 75 seconds to 25 seconds, a threefold acceleration that allows transactions to be included in blocks more frequently.
The upgrade also changes how transaction fees are used. CoinCodex reports that 60% of fees are now reserved to fund network security, linking a portion of user activity directly to the resources required to maintain the network.
The two outlets agree on the activation of NU7 but focus on distinct consequences. CoinCodex emphasizes its speed and fee-allocation changes, while Cointelegraph reports that roughly $15 million in legacy Sprout funds were rendered unspendable. Cointelegraph also notes that a future network upgrade could potentially restore access to those funds, so the issue is not described as necessarily permanent.
The funds issue creates a notable operational counterpoint to the upgrade’s performance improvements. Faster blocks and greater security funding can improve network activity, but funds already held under the legacy Sprout mechanism cannot be used under the upgraded system unless a subsequent change restores access.
The broader crypto market was flat, with a total capitalization of $2.61 trillion, while 
Bitcoin rose 0.26% over 24 hours. The Fear & Greed index stood at 28, indicating a Fear reading. Zcash traded at $1,319.14, up 4.79% over 24 hours and 6.90% over seven days, with a market capitalization of $22.48 billion. The next relevant network developments include any proposal or implementation aimed at restoring access to the affected Sprout funds.
Since this brief published about 11 hours ago, Zcash (ZEC) has moved from ₹1,24,707.58$1,319.14 to ₹1,26,102.00$1,333.89 — +1.12%.
The chart plots ZEC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ZEC ≈ ₹135,183.08 (about $1,333.89), up 0.6% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Zcash Launches NU7, Accelerating Blocks While Legacy Funds B — questions & answers
How much faster are blocks after NU7?
Block time fell from 75 seconds to 25 seconds, making Zcash’s block interval three times faster, according to CoinCodex.
What happens to transaction fees under NU7?
CoinCodex reports that 60% of transaction fees are set aside to fund network security.
Can the affected Sprout funds be recovered?
Cointelegraph says a future network upgrade could potentially restore access to the roughly $15 million in legacy Sprout funds.
How much is 1 Zcash worth in rupee today?
About ₹135,183.08 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1,333.89. The rupee price moves with both ZEC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Zcash in rupee page for any amount.
Has Zcash's price moved since this brief was published?
ZEC is up 1.12% since this brief first published — trading at ₹1,26,102 ($1,333.89) now versus ₹1,24,708 ($1,319.14) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CoinCodex. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.