Zcash Ironwood upgrade nears testnet activation

Developers report that security testing for the Zcash Ironwood upgrade has found no new serious bugs. The upgrade is advancing toward testnet activation. Concerns have been raised about potential delays due to audits and readiness of supporting software.

Zcash developers stated that security testing uncovered no new serious bugs. The Ironwood upgrade is moving toward testnet activation as of July 3.

Shielded Labs has raised concerns over audits. The group also flagged the readiness of exchanges, miners and wallets.

These issues could pressure the upgrade timeline. No delay has been confirmed.

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