Zcash holders support 25-second blocks while retaining halving schedule

Nearly 99% of Zcash (ZEC) holders voted in favor of reducing the network’s block time to 25 seconds, according to Cointelegraph. The vote supports faster block production while leaving ZEC’s existing issuance and halving schedules unchanged. The decision separates the proposed change to block timing from the asset’s supply timetable, meaning the vote did not alter how ZEC issuance is scheduled or how halvings are set to occur. The result is relevant to ZEC market participants because it confirms strong holder support for the shorter block interval, while maintaining the previously established framework for new coin issuance. Cointelegraph reported the vote on Sept. 16, 2026.