Protocol "Convention" as a Finalization Step in Network Upgrades

[Shawn]

@gigantes

apart from the 20 or so random dudes

I wouldn’t consider the core engineers and developers of Zcash, Zebra, Zashi, and Shielded Labs just some “random dudes” opinions:

NU7 Sentiment Polling Results

The results of the ZEC poll are now available. There were 38 participants in total. You can view the results here: Zcash Engineering Caucus (Protocol Feature Sentiment Polling Q1 2026) I’ve also included the results below. Thank you to everyone who participated! [Screenshot 2026-02-20 at 3.21.03 PM]

[gigantes]

@Shawn

I wouldn’t consider the core engineers and developers of Zcash, Zebra, Zashi, and Shielded Labs just some “random dudes” opinions:

Would you prefer the term self appointed oligarchy?

[artkor]

@peacemonger

Uhm.. “chooses to remain silent and anonymous” — kind of the whole point of Zcash.

I thought about this because I like it. And I figured out why it’s important to me. For me, an important part of the meaning of Zcash is not feeling vulnerable to various types of threats, which leads to a subset of conditions. Just wanted to note that here.