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Zcash founders detail critical Orchard vulnerability. Security researcher Taylor Hornby found a flaw allowing unlimited ZEC minting since May 2022. Proof-of-concept exploit developed with AI assistance. Vulnerability patched June 2nd. Due to Orchard privacy, exploitation can't be verified. Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox: "While immediate risk appears low, the existence of such a flaw in a privacy-focused cryptocurrency highlights ongoing challenges in securing decentralized systems." #Zcash #Orchard #Vulnerability #AI #Security
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2026-06-05 00:57:01 UTCEvent JSON
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