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Browsing the "Sapling" Tag

Privacy Crypto Zcash Goes Live With ‘Sapling’ Network Hard Fork

Oct 29, 2018 at 17:00 | Nikhilesh De

The zcash protocol implemented its Sapling upgrade on Sunday in the hopes of making transactions faster and more secure.

Zcash’s Next Upgrade to Make Private Transactions 100x Lighter and 6x Faster

Oct 26, 2018 at 08:00 | Rachel Rose O'Leary

Zcash's upcoming Sapling hard fork, expected to execute on Oct. 29, makes substantial improvements to the efficiency of its private transactions.

Zcash Sets Stage for ‘Sapling’ Upgrade With New Software Release

Aug 17, 2018 at 14:40 | Nikhilesh De

Privacy coin zcash is gearing up for its upcoming "Sapling" hard fork with the first release of compatible network software.

Overwinter Ahead: What Should Happen When Zcash’s First Hard Fork Hits

Jun 24, 2018 at 11:20 | Rachel Rose O'Leary

With its community aligned, Zcash's first hard fork, Overwinter, might not be exciting. But as always, you never really rule out a blockchain split.

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Zcash Pays Off Developer to Avoid Blockchain Split

Jun 22, 2018 at 04:00 | Rachel Rose O'Leary

After spending his time developing zcash's most popular wallet software, the developer threatened a hard fork in an effort to secure more funds.

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