Zcash development teams have reached consensus on the NU7 network upgrade timeline, targeting a mainnet launch on November 5 following testnet activation on October 6. Code completion is scheduled for September 30, with a final mainnet decision expected on October 20 based on testing results. The upgrade introduces 25-second block intervals via ZIP-218, disables v4 transactions, and implements a new issuance mechanism that retains halving while starting re-issuance in February 2031. While wallets should remain unaffected due to the absence of new transaction formats, infrastructure providers including full nodes, indexers, and block explorers may require updates to accommodate the changes.