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Zcash Sprout Holders Have Two Weeks to Move Their ZEC

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Briefings

Zcash network administrator NU7 announced that the Sprout upgrade requires all ZEC holders to move their funds before the activation date. This creates a two-week window for affected users to transfer their assets, as the current shielded transaction format is being retired. The evidence indicates a direct dependency between the network's operational status and the migration timeline, with no specific transfer fees or alternative protocols detailed in the provided snippet.

Key points

• NU7 has retired the Sprout transaction format, requiring ZEC holders to migrate funds before the upgrade activates.
• The migration window is limited to two weeks, creating a critical deadline for users holding shielded ZEC addresses.

Context

This finding is critical for Zcash users holding shielded ZEC addresses, as the network administrator has explicitly stated that the Sprout upgrade depends on the retirement of the current transaction format. Users must act immediately to avoid potential network downtime or transaction failures during the transition period.

Limitations

The provided evidence is a single sentence stating the retirement of the transaction format and the two-week migration window. It lacks details on specific dates for the activation, transfer fees, or alternative migration methods. The evidence also does not specify which ZEC addresses are affected or the consequences of failing to migrate.

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