Zcash Patches Critical Bug Enabling Unlimited Counterfeit ZEC Minting as Price Crashes 41%

Zcash developers have patched a critical flaw in the Orchard shielded pool that a security researcher showed could forge an unlimited supply of counterfeit ZEC. The token fell more than 40% as the disclosure came to light. A Forgery Flaw Hidden Since 2022 Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox confirmed that security researcher Taylor Hornby had uncovered […]