CryptoMedium•6 November 2026•
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ZEC Price Surges 10.7% Following Successful Zcash NU7 Network Upgrade
Key Facts
1ZEC price rose 10.7% to $1,371 within 24 hours after the NU7 upgrade was activated on the mainnet.
2The NU7 upgrade targets reducing block times from 75 seconds to 25 seconds to enable faster transaction confirmations.
ZEC price rose 10.7% to $1,371 within 24 hours after the NU7 upgrade was activated on the Zcash mainnet. Altcoin Buzz reported that the upgrade went live at block height 3,543,405 on November 6, 2026, marking a significant technical milestone for the network.
The NU7 upgrade targets improved network performance by reducing block times from 75 seconds to 25 seconds to enable faster transaction confirmations. According to Altcoin Buzz, the price climbed from a close of $1,238 on November 5, 2026, as the network also implemented new fee structures and sustainability mechanisms.