Zcash NU7 Set to Disable Spending From Legacy Sprout Pool
A scheduled Zcash upgrade will leave roughly 12,224 ZEC in the legacy Sprout pool unspendable after its November 2026 activation.
A scheduled Zcash upgrade will leave roughly 12,224 ZEC in the legacy Sprout pool unspendable after its November 2026 activation. Zcash (ZEC) is trading at $898.87, up 0.8% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Live Bitcoin News, with live market data added, as of Sun, 15 Nov 2026 19:30:04 UTC.
NU7 changes how users can transact from Zcash’s older privacy pool, potentially stranding funds despite holders retaining control of their keys.
- NU7 activates at block 3,543,405 on November 5, 2026
- About 12,224 ZEC remain in the legacy Sprout pool
- Source values the locked funds at roughly $15M-$16M
- ZEC trades at $891.79, down 29.01% over seven days
- Zcash Users Face a Final Window to Empty the Legacy Sprout Pool
- Zcash Upgrade Raises Concern Over Permanently Locked Legacy Coins
- Zcash Activates NNU7, Speeds Blocks and Secures Legacy Shielded Funds
- Zcash NU7 Set to Disable Spending From Legacy Sprout Pool — this brief
Zcash’s NU7 upgrade is scheduled to activate at block 3,543,405 on November 5, 2026, according to Live 
Bitcoin News. Once the upgrade takes effect, remaining balances in the network’s legacy Sprout privacy pool will become unspendable under the new rules.
The report cites chain data showing approximately 12,224 ZEC still held in the Sprout pool. Live Bitcoin News valued those funds at about $15 million to $16 million when ZEC was near $1,230, while noting that users retain their keys even though they will no longer be able to move the affected balances.
At the supplied live price of $891.79, the same 12,224 ZEC would represent approximately $10.9 million. The difference reflects ZEC’s recent decline rather than a change in the reported amount of ZEC remaining in the pool. No additional outlet supplied independent confirmation of the pool balance, activation details, or estimated value.
Broader market conditions are weak: the total crypto market capitalization stands at $2.23 trillion, the market is broadly lower, and Bitcoin is down 4.76% over 24 hours. Zcash itself trades at $891.79, down 1.81% over 24 hours and 29.01% over seven days, with a market capitalization of $15.2 billion. The Fear & Greed Index is at 10, indicating Extreme Fear. What remains important to monitor is the final NU7 activation and whether the reported Sprout balance changes before then.
Since this brief published about 22 hours ago, Zcash (ZEC) has moved from $891.79 to $898.87 — +0.79%.
The chart plots ZEC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ZEC ≈ ₦1.27M (about $898.87), up 5.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 4.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Zcash NU7 Set to Disable Spending From Legacy Sprout Pool — questions & answers
When does Zcash NU7 activate?
The upgrade is scheduled for block 3,543,405 on November 5, 2026.
How much remains in the Sprout pool?
Live Bitcoin News reports about 12,224 ZEC, estimated at $15 million to $16 million near a ZEC price of $1,230.
Do holders keep their Zcash keys?
Yes. According to the report, holders retain their keys, but they cannot spend the remaining funds in the legacy Sprout pool.
How much is 1 Zcash worth in naira today?
About ₦1.27M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $898.87. The naira price moves with both ZEC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Zcash in naira page for any amount.
Has Zcash's price moved since this brief was published?
ZEC is up 0.79% since this brief first published — trading at $898.87 now versus $891.79 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Live Bitcoin News. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.