Zebra 2.5.0 Don Launch NU6.1 for Zcash Testnet with RPC Change
Zebra 2.5.0 dem release for August 7, 2025. Dis update carry implement and deploy Zcash network upgrade NU6.1 for public Testnet, wey activate for block height 3,536,500 on August 11. Now, community fit do final check before mainnet launch.
Dis release get one serious change for getblock and getblockinfo RPC methods. valuePools field identifier change name from deferred to lockbox to match zcashd. Developers and Zebra users suppose update their integration well well.
Zebra 2.5.0 also make beta release process per crate better. Every crate wey get API-breaking changes now get their own independent major version increase and keep their own changelog. Examples be zebra-chain, zebra-network, and zebra-rpc. Dis detailed way dey make e easy for developers to manage dependencies.
The full 2.5.0 release notes get detailed info about all changes. Traders and node operators wey dey watch Zcash network upgrades suppose check RPC changes and prepare for mainnet launch. Zebra better release workflow dey support updates wey dey predictable and compatibility.
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Zebra 2.5.0 de focus for protocol and development workflow improvements, e no dey bring new economic incentives or token issuance. Similar testnet upgrades for Zcash like Sapling and Blossom usually cause small price movement but dem improve network reliability. The breaking RPC change and per-crate versioning make developer work easier but no get immediate market triggers. Short term, traders no go likely change positions based on dis release alone. Long term, better client implementations and predictable updates fit strengthen network stability and adoption, giving positive fundamentals for ZEC but no instant price catalyst.