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Upgrade · May 31, 2022

NU5 and Halo 2

Zcash removes the need for a trusted setup.

ZEC close on May 31, 2022
$93.37
Source: Coinbase Exchange ZEC/USD daily close, 2022-05-31

The NU5 upgrade activated on May 31, 2022 and introduced the Orchard shielded pool using Halo 2 proofs, which do not need a trusted setup ceremony.

Zcash price, USD
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Source: Binance ZEC/USDT daily closes 2019-03-21 to 2020-12-07; Coinbase Exchange ZEC/USD daily closes 2020-12-08 to 2026-10-14. Fetched Oct 14, 2026 from free public APIs. Click a dot for the event and its price on that day.

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