Zcash governance votes to reduce block times from 75 to 25 seconds, retain Bitcoin-style halvings, and delay recycled ZEC issuance until 2031.
Regulation & Gov ·
Zcash holders have voted to reduce block times from 75 to 25 seconds and to maintain Bitcoin-style halving schedules for the network, according to governance decisions. A separate proposal to delay the issuance of recycled ZEC until 2031 received 96.6% support among voters.
The votes reflect decisions on core protocol parameters that affect transaction confirmation speed and monetary policy. Reducing block time from 75 seconds to 25 seconds would increase how frequently new blocks are added to the Zcash blockchain, potentially improving transaction throughput. The decision to retain Bitcoin-style halvings means the rate at which new ZEC enters circulation will continue to decrease predictably over time, mirroring Bitcoin's design. The recycled ZEC issuance—coins that do not go to miners or other direct recipients—will now enter the system no earlier than 2031.
The governance process and specific voter participation numbers remain largely unstated in available reporting. It is unclear whether these changes have been activated on the network or remain pending implementation.