diff --git a/_posts/2018-06-26-overwinter-activated-successfully.md b/_posts/2018-06-26-overwinter-activated-successfully.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8570cdc --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2018-06-26-overwinter-activated-successfully.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +--- +ID: 3224 +post_title: Overwinter Activated Successfully +author: Josh Swihart +post_excerpt: "" +layout: post +permalink: > + https://blog.z.cash/overwinter-activated-successfully/ +published: true +post_date: 2018-06-26 01:44:24 +--- +Overwinter has successfully activated at block 347500! + +More information on the Zcash Overwinter protocol upgrade and support is available on the Zcash Overwinter Information page. Anyone suspecting issues should monitor the Zcash Security Announcements. + +Overwinter also marks the first Zcash implementation of a two-tiered governance model for protocol upgrades. + +The first tier is an opt-in upgrade. This means that all nodes on the system have the option to upgrade their node with the latest protocol rules. The intent of the opt-in upgrade is to remove chaos introduced by other governance models where users are forced down a certain path, potentially without their knowledge or consent. + +The second tier is advocacy and education. Node operations should be able to make a well-informed decision, within a reasonable amount of time. The Zcash Company advocated for the Overwinter upgrade by educating and working with miners, exchanges, wallets and vendors on their implementations well in advance of the activation. Many of those supporting the upgrade are listed on the Overwinter Information page. + +In addition to advocacy, we took a number of steps to ensure user safety: +