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Zcash developers want 20-second blocks just days after major speed upgrade

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Briefings

Following a significant speed upgrade, Zcash developers are requesting shorter 20-second blocks. This proposal aims to reduce orphan-block rates, which remain near pre-upgrade levels despite the increased block arrival frequency.

Key points

• Zcash developers are requesting 20-second blocks after a major speed upgrade.
• Orphan-block rates remain near pre-upgrade levels despite blocks arriving three times faster.

Context

Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency project. The recent speed upgrade improved block generation efficiency, but developers remain concerned about orphan-blocks, which are blocks that fail to be included in the blockchain due to network congestion.

Limitations

Data is limited to early observations showing orphan-block rates holding steady. No specific numbers for the speed upgrade or the exact reduction target are provided in the source evidence.

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