Zcash developers are considering launching a new shielded pool to restore trust in the project after a critical vulnerability was discovered in the existing Orchard pool.
Shielded Labs is studying a proposal that includes creating a new pool and implementing a mechanism called turnstile accounting. This would allow any user running a full node to independently verify that Zcash (ZEC’s) supply remains correct and that no counterfeit coins are circulating in the network.
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Zcash Open Development Lab founder Josh Swihart said the new pool could be included in the NU7 upgrade, scheduled for late July. However, a final decision has not yet been made. The proposal is still in the early discussion phase. Shielded Labs plans to publish a detailed analysis next week.
How the Crypto Community Reacted to Zcash’s Problems
After the vulnerability was disclosed, ZEC▲$446.65 dropped sharply but then recovered quickly. The token has gained back 45% from its low of around $300. At the time of publication, ZEC trades at approximately $425, up about 6% over the past 24 hours.
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Major investors have shown support for the project. Dragonfly founder Hasib Qureshi confirmed that the venture firm remains a ZEC holder. Earlier, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sold his position.
Zcash’s Long-Term Plans
Developers emphasize the importance of formal verification of code and cryptographic schemes. According to cryptographer Sean Bowe and 1kx partner Wei Dai, this is the only reliable long-term solution to minimize the risk of similar vulnerabilities in the future.
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