Blockchain
Zcash Co-Founder Proposes Ending ZCG's 8% Block Reward Share
Publication: Bankless News, Research and Analysis
Author: David Christopher
Source published: 27/10/2026, 13:27:57 UTC
Briefing created: 27/10/2026, 15:08:02 UTC
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Briefings
Sean Bowe, co-founder of Zcash, proposed redirecting 8% of Zcash Community Grants to the Network Sustainability Mechanism using $125M in reserves. This draft ZIP aims to fund network operations, though the proposal remains unverified and lacks public confirmation of implementation.
Key points
- Sean Bowe, co-founder of Zcash, proposed redirecting 8% of Zcash Community Grants to the Network Sustainability Mechanism.
- The proposal relies on approximately $125 million in reserves to cover network costs.
Context
Zcash Community Grants fund network operations, and Bowe suggests using grant funds to sustain the network rather than relying solely on block rewards. This shift aims to reduce reliance on block rewards, though the proposal has not been publicly confirmed.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single draft ZIP from October 2026. No public confirmation exists that the proposal was accepted or implemented. The source does not specify the exact date of the draft or confirm the $125M reserve figure.
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