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CryptoUpdated×3•Originally published 19 July 2026•Updated 19 July 2026•
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Zcash Targets 50,000 TPS via Project Tachyon to Scale Privacy Transactions

Key Facts

1Zcash aims to achieve 50,000 transactions per second for shielded transactions via Project Tachyon and the NU7 upgrade.

Amid the ongoing push to solve the scalability trilemma in privacy-focused blockchain networks, Zcash has announced ambitious targets to enhance its network efficiency. According to reports, Zcash aims to achieve a processing speed of 50,000 transactions per second (TPS) for shielded transactions through 'Project Tachyon' and the upcoming NU7 upgrade. This initiative focuses on developing a new node architecture designed to support global-scale transaction volumes while maintaining strict user privacy.

This development comes as high-privacy cryptocurrencies face mounting regulatory and technical challenges. In comparison to peers, Zcash is attempting to leapfrog the theoretical throughput of networks like Monero, with Tachyon's targets placing the network on par with the processing capacity of Visa, which handles thousands of transactions per second per industry data. However, execution remains a key concern following recent vulnerabilities and price volatility that have tempered immediate market sentiment.

On the macroeconomic front, upcoming speeches from Fed officials Bowman and Waller on July 13, 2026, could influence broader risk appetite in the digital asset market, making these events critical for assessing near-term liquidity trends.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: Zcash has scheduled the Ironwood upgrade (NU6.3) for activation on July 28, 2026, at block height 3,428,143, specifically to seal a shielded pool affected by a critical software bug. Additionally, the new Zakura node has demonstrated significant technical progress, achieving a full synchronization time of just four hours in recent tests.

  2. Major·

    Update: Zcash has officially scheduled the 'Ironwood' hard fork for July 28, 2026, a critical move aimed at resolving the previously noted security vulnerability. The upgrade will implement a 'turnstile' mechanism to seal the old Orchard pool, effectively containing any potential counterfeiting risks and ensuring the integrity of the ZEC circulating supply.