Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker mode’ scare

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What happened

The plan concerns public payments, where about seven in 10 ZEC sit.

A separate wallet tool would keep balance checks from revealing which addresses belong together.

Key facts

  • The plan concerns public payments, where about seven in 10 ZEC sit.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:39:05 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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Sources

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