The Future of ZCG in Zcash: A New Consensus Proposal A significant proposal regarding the future of funding for the Zcash Community Grants (ZCG) is currently under discussion. With the rise in ZEC’s price, the treasury and funding model of ZCG have attracted increased scrutiny. Following discussions with Zooko and other stakeholders, a new consensus proposal has been introduced, aiming to modify the funding structure while preserving the existing grant programs. The proposal highlights three key points: - Creation of a new locked treasury: The current flow of funds to ZCG would be halted, and these resources would be transferred to the Future Development and Legal Defense Fund Locked Treasury. The use of this fund would not be pre-determined; its allocation would be subject to community approval. - Transfer of 50,000 ZEC to the NSM: It is proposed that ZCG donate 50,000 ZEC—more than half of its current treasury—to the Network Sustainability Mechanism (NSM). - Preservation of grant programs: ZCG would continue distributing grants from its remaining treasury, but regular allocations from the Development Fund would cease. This approach seeks not to terminate ZCG’s current work, but to preserve its grant-giving capacity, stop new funding flows, and grant the community greater authority over how resources are used in the future. The proposal is presented as a consensus model replacing the previous proposal, with technical and governance details outlined in a draft ZIP. The core objective is to strengthen community control and sustainability in fund management while supporting the long-term development of the Zcash ecosystem. Do you believe transferring 50,000 ZEC to the NSM and placing remaining funds under community approval is the right path for ZCG? Draft ZIP: https://t.co/20IDTrKOzL #Zcash #ZCG #NSM #ZEC #privacy