THORChain: THORNode v3.20.0 activates and restarts churns - By 25 Aug 2026

THORChain activates THORNode v3.20.0, restarting churns and opening the path for Monero and Zcash connectivity.Restarting churns restores a core network process within THORChain, while the upgrade prepares the protocol to support a broader set of assets. The stated path toward Monero and Zcash connectivity gives the release a forward-looking technical scope, but the announcement describes preparation rather than completed support for either asset. That distinction keeps the immediate effect focused on network operation and upgrade readiness.As THORChain advances toward these connectivity goals, investors may reassess RUNE in response to the protocol's development progress. Any such reassessment would relate to the network's ability to carry out the upgrade and progress toward the announced integrations, rather than to a completed Monero or Zcash launch.THORNode v3.20.0 ⚡ Vote is open, nearly passed.Activates in ~4 days. Two things this upgrade delivers: churns restart, and the path opens for Monero and Zcash on THORChain.Article coming soon.