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CryptoBearishBlockonomi · 1h ago7/10

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Zcash Founder Warns Orchard Bug Could Have Created Undetectable Counterfeit ZEC

A critical security vulnerability in Zcash's Orchard privacy circuit was discovered on May 29, 2026, that could have enabled unlimited counterfeit ZEC generation without cryptographic detection. The flaw, found using AI analysis, allowed false elliptic curve multiplication inputs to pass verification, and due to Orchard's privacy design, there is no way to determine if the bug was exploited before patching.

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CryptoBearishBitcoinist · 4h ago7/10

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Zcash Bug Could Have Minted Unlimited ZEC Undetected

A critical vulnerability in Zcash's Orchard shielded pool could have enabled attackers to mint unlimited ZEC without detection. The flaw was discovered May 29 and patched by June 2 through an emergency response, raising questions about the security of privacy-focused cryptocurrency infrastructure.