Zcash Foundation Releases Zebra 3.0.0 for NU6.1 Upgrade

The Zcash Foundation announced the release of Zebra 3.0.0-rc.0 on October 23, 2025, marking a pivotal step in preparing the network for Zcash Network Upgrade 6.1 (NU6.1). This update promises significant improvements to scalability and resilience, impacting both Zcash’s network operations and privacy infrastructure. The Zcash Foundation, excluding Electric Coin Company, has released this latest candidate build, with support for NU6.1. Zebra 3.0.0 emphasizes a Rust-native full node client design, focusing on privacy and enhanced node diversity.