# The Spanish-speaking Zcash community now has its own node! **URL:** \ **Category:** Ecosystem Updates\ **Created:** [April 27, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530 "2026-04-27T13:28:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/1 "2026-04-27T13:28:16Z")
![Gemini_Generated_Image_eor779eor779eor7](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/3/e/3eba6d10aec66edc060cc46659487b4c84627de3.jpeg) Greetings, Zcashers! As a member of the Spanish-speaking Zcash team, it is my honor to share some exciting news with the entire global community: **We have launched a node!** We are aware of the importance and significance of this for the Zcash network: **more privacy, greater freedom, more security, and a stronger, more decentralized network.** This is our humble contribution from the Spanish-speaking community. The node is located at my home in Barcelona, Spain, and runs on a machine we’ve dedicated solely to this purpose, so we expect 100% uptime. This also offers a major advantage for people on this side of the world (Europe and parts of Africa), as our node has very low latency. Setting this up has been quite an adventure of learning new things for me. As a computer scientist, I had never dared to install anything like this before. This is my first node, and it has allowed me to fall in love with computing and Linux all over again. Another thing I have to thank Zcash for! I will be the member of the Zcash en Español team responsible for maintaining the node. > We invite you to connect using: [nodo.zcashesp.com:443](http://nodo.zcashesp.com:443) > > And you can view a small informational dashboard here: [https://nodo.zcashesp.com/](https://nodo.zcashesp.com/) On behalf of the Zcash Spanish team, we thank everyone for your continued support. This milestone represents another step in confirming our commitment to Zcash. We trust and hope that this contribution will strengthen our ecosystem. You can see our official post: [¡Haciendo historia! La comunidad de Zcash en Español lanza su propio nodo - Zcash en Español](https://zcashesp.com/comunidad-de-zcash-en-espanol-lanza-su-propio-nodo/) **Let’s keep going!** ---
**Author:** ![robmarn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/robmarn/32/36040_2.png) [@robmarn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/robmarn)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/2 "2026-04-27T13:35:22Z")
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**Author:** ![robmarn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/robmarn/32/36040_2.png) [@robmarn](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/robmarn)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/3 "2026-04-27T13:45:24Z")
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**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/5 "2026-07-04T13:59:36Z")
Some statistics from our node during the month of June. Remember that it’s located in Barcelona, Spain, and if you’re in Europe, it’s a very good connection option for your wallet. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/8/1/81930f40d2eee4de34ad815324728cf53cc93021.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/6 "2026-07-18T17:26:30Z")
## Zebra Node Upgrade Report – Zcash en Español Public Node Today I successfully upgraded the **Zcash en Español** public node from **Zebra 5.2.0** to **Zebra 6.2.0**. ### Environment - **Operating System:** Linux Mint 22.3 - **Node Software:** Zebra - **Wallet Service:** Lightwalletd - **Reverse Proxy:** Caddy - **Public Endpoint:** `nodo.zcashesp.com` - **Dashboard:** `panel.zcashesp.com` ### Upgrade Procedure The node is deployed using Docker Compose. The upgrade process consisted of: 1. Pulling the latest Zebra Docker image. 2. Recreating only the Zebra container while preserving the blockchain database. 3. Allowing Zebra to perform the automatic database format migration. 4. Verifying synchronization status. 5. Confirming Lightwalletd connectivity. 6. Testing the public endpoint through the VPS. ### Results - ✅ Successfully upgraded to **Zebra 6.2.0** - ✅ Existing blockchain database preserved - ✅ Automatic database migration completed successfully - ✅ No full resynchronization required - ✅ Node remained fully synchronized - ✅ RPC endpoint operational - ✅ Lightwalletd successfully communicating with Zebra - ✅ Public gRPC endpoint verified - ✅ Dashboard remained available throughout the upgrade The public endpoint correctly responds to gRPC requests, and all services are operating normally after the upgrade. Thanks to the Zcash Foundation developers for their continued work on Zebra and the surrounding infrastructure. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/6/e/6ecb0f2fcd9f0237a64930f76ed77e1c68a132eb.png) ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/7 "2026-07-26T10:25:52Z")
Now our node was upgraded to Zebra 6.2.2 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/8/2/82ab35a37e2cb3669e5fb1e2b0b22a181f39c60a.jpeg) > > > > > [https://panel.zcashesp.com/](https://panel.zcashesp.com/) ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/8 "2026-07-29T20:31:24Z")
**Node Update Completed** Today I successfully upgraded the public Zcash infrastructure behind **[nodo.zcashesp.com](http://nodo.zcashesp.com)**. ✅ Zebra updated from **v6.2.2** to **v6.2.3** ✅ Lightwalletd updated from **v0.4.19** to **v0.5.1** ✅ Database preserved (no full reindex required) ✅ 100% synchronized after the upgrade ✅ Public gRPC endpoint fully operational over TLS The node is running on **Mainnet** , fully compatible with **Ironwood (NU6.3)**, and continues serving wallets through the public endpoint. **Thanks to everyone involved in maintaining the Zcash infrastructure!** ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/c/b/cbc9fd1349e8563d728d4333787ecfef3087690f.png) ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/9 "2026-08-03T16:52:30Z")
Here is a summary of the key metrics for the Spanish-language Zcash community node for the month of July. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/b/6/b6c8a37dc23026ced9e4873129fc6e7ab849e859.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/10 "2026-08-13T21:09:20Z")
### ZcashESP Node Update — August 13, 2026 Today we completed a maintenance and software update of the **ZcashESP public Zcash Mainnet node**. **Updates completed:** - **Zebra:** upgraded from `6.2.3` to **`6.3.0`** - **Lightwalletd:** upgraded from `v0.5.1` to **`v0.5.3`** - Updated the node dashboard to automatically display the current **Lightwalletd version** - Verified that both services restart automatically using Docker’s `unless-stopped` policy - Verified that Lightwalletd is correctly connected to the Zebra backend - Verified that Zebra is synchronized with the network and successfully receiving new blocks **Current stack:** - Zebra `6.3.0` - Lightwalletd `v0.5.3` - Zcash Mainnet - Public endpoint: `nodo.zcashesp.com` - Architecture: Docker + Zebra + Lightwalletd The node is **online, synchronized, and operational**. We also verified that the node continued receiving and processing new blocks after the upgrade, confirming that the update was successful. > **[Nodo de Zcash en Español](https://panel.zcashesp.com/)** ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/e/b/eb791e332df14cf39e13903b371c92edd1b9110f.png) ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/11 "2026-08-17T16:51:26Z")
I want to share a resume (in spanish) about my experience with this, my very first node ever. Here: [Mi experiencia con el nodo de Zcash en Español - gordonesTV](https://gordonestv.com/mi-experiencia-con-el-nodo-de-zcash-en-espanol/) ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/12 "2026-09-01T17:36:10Z")
This is a resume of our node on August ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/a/e/aebab8638b7019e4e3e1186ea32ae615d368de0f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/14 "2026-09-28T06:09:09Z")
![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/6/3/6325dca33e4c21b60a90ce73f2ea770ec57702d7.png) # ZcashESP Infrastructure Update — September 28, 2026 The ZcashESP infrastructure has been successfully updated and verified. Both Zebra and Lightwalletd are running their updated versions, the node is synchronized with Zcash Mainnet, and the monitoring dashboard is reporting the correct information. ## Infrastructure Status | Component | Version / Configuration | Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Zebra | 6.4.2 | 🟢 Running | | Lightwalletd | v0.5.4 | 🟢 Running | | Network | Zcash Mainnet | 🟢 Online | | Network Upgrade | NU6.3 | 🟢 Active | | Synchronization | 100% | 🟢 Synced | | Block Height | 3,498,850 | 🟢 Verified | | Connected Peers | 135 | 🟢 Connected | | Lightwalletd gRPC | Port 9067 | 🟢 Listening | | WireGuard | Mini PC ↔ VPS | 🟢 Connected | | Public Node Endpoint | [https://nodo.zcashesp.com](https://nodo.zcashesp.com) | 🟢 Configured | | Monitoring Dashboard | [https://panel.zcashesp.com](https://panel.zcashesp.com) | 🟢 Updated | ## Updates Completed ### Zebra — v6.4.2 - Successfully upgraded from v6.3.0 to v6.4.2. - Verified the running container and Docker image. - Confirmed synchronization at 100% and continued block processing. - Version 6.4.2 is a security release. Versions 6.4.0 and 6.4.1 were withdrawn. ### Lightwalletd — v0.5.4 - Successfully upgraded from v0.5.3 to v0.5.4. - Verified the running container and Docker image. - Confirmed that Lightwalletd correctly detects Zebra as its backend. - Restored its cache of more than 3.49 million blocks. - Confirmed that the gRPC service is listening on port 9067. ### Monitoring Dashboard - Updated the Lightwalletd version endpoint on the Mini PC. - Configured Caddy to serve the version file through the WireGuard tunnel. - Verified that the VPS retrieves the correct Lightwalletd version. - Executed the dashboard status script and confirmed that it reports the current versions and node metrics. ## Infrastructure Architecture **Mini PC — Linux Mint** - Zebra 6.4.2 - Lightwalletd v0.5.4 - Docker - Caddy - WireGuard client - Persistent blockchain data **VPS — Ubuntu** - Caddy - Public monitoring dashboard - Status script and JSON endpoint - WireGuard server The Mini PC connects securely to the VPS through WireGuard, allowing the VPS to retrieve node information without exposing internal services directly to the public internet. ## Verified Dashboard Data ```json { "version": "Zebra v6.4.2", "lightwalletd_version": "v0.5.4", "block_height": "3498850", "peers": "135" } ``` ---
**Author:** ![gordonesTV](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gordonestv/32/45566_2.png) [@gordonesTV](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/gordonesTV)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/the-spanish-speaking-zcash-community-now-has-its-own-node/55530/15 "2026-10-01T11:36:16Z")
Some numbers from our node in september! You can use it if you are here in Europe. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/original/3X/3/a/3a091d2556fc34be7f7bfac9448203f1e488e0af.jpeg) > **[Nodo de Zcash en Español](https://panel.zcashesp.com/)** ### ZcashESP Node — September 2026 - **Zebra Upgrade:** Successfully upgraded from v6.3.0 to v6.4.2, including an important security update. - **Lightwalletd Upgrade:** Updated from v0.5.3 to v0.5.4. - **Synchronization:** The node was verified at 100% synchronization with Zcash Mainnet, with NU6.3 active. - **Network Metrics:** Reached block height 3,498,850 with 135 connected peers, according to the September 28 verification. - **Service Availability:** Confirmed that Zebra and Lightwalletd are operational, with Lightwalletd gRPC listening on port 9067. - **Monitoring Dashboard:** Updated the dashboard to display the current software versions and node metrics, including the Lightwalletd version retrieved automatically through the secure connection. - **Infrastructure and Security:** Verified stable communication between the Mini PC and VPS through the WireGuard tunnel. **Monthly Status:** The ZcashESP node infrastructure is operational, fully synchronized, and running the updated versions of Zebra and Lightwalletd. The monitoring dashboard is also updated and reporting the verified node metrics.