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Zcash targets July 28 launch for Ironwood network upgrade

Latest NewsPublishedJul 10, 2026

Upcoming Ironwood Upgrade to Bring New Life to Zcash

Zcash is on the verge of a significant upgrade, set to launch on July 28, which will replace the compromised Orchard pool and potentially shed light on whether counterfeit tokens were created due to a recent bug. The Ironwood network upgrade is a solution to the “infinity” bug discovered in May on the privacy-focused blockchain’s main private transaction pool. This upgrade will not only close the current Orchard pool but also set up a new private pool, providing a fresh start for Zcash users.

The Ironwood upgrade will require funds leaving the Orchard pool to pass through an accounting checkpoint before entering the new pool, which could produce evidence about whether any counterfeit Zcash tokens were produced through the Orchard bug. This development is crucial for the Zcash community, as it will help restore trust and confidence in the network. With the upgrade, users will have the opportunity to migrate their funds to the new pool, leaving behind any potential counterfeit tokens.

Impact on the Zcash Ecosystem

The Ironwood upgrade is expected to have a positive impact on the Zcash ecosystem, providing a more secure and reliable platform for users. The upgrade will also provide a boost to the Zcash price, which plummeted 50% after the disclosure of the Orchard bug. Currently, the price of Zcash is trading at $492.61, a partial recovery from the earlier low of $299.25. As the upgrade approaches, users can expect a more stable and secure network, making it an attractive option for those looking to earn passive income through cloud rewards and green crypto like Zcash.

Zcash has also crossed a major monetary milestone, with over 80% of its maximum 21 million ZEC supply now issued. This milestone is a testament to the growing adoption and use of Zcash, and the upcoming Ironwood upgrade is expected to further boost its popularity. For those looking to get involved in the Zcash ecosystem, EcoPool (ECP) provides a convenient and secure platform for earning, mining, and trading Zcash, offering a unique opportunity for passive income and cloud rewards.

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As the Ironwood upgrade approaches, it’s an exciting time to join the EcoPool network and start earning with $ECP. With its focus on green crypto and cloud rewards, EcoPool provides a unique opportunity for users to get involved in the Zcash ecosystem and start earning passive income. Download the EcoPool app to get started and join the community of users who are already earning with EcoPool and $ECP. Start your journey to earning online with EcoPool today and discover the benefits of green crypto and cloud rewards for yourself.

Related: Anthropic’s Mythos AI finds no more ‘serious’ bugs in Zcash: Wilcox

In June, Shielded Labs said Ironwood may provide evidence about whether the Orchard vulnerability was ever exploited. 

“As users migrate funds from the existing Orchard pool to the new pool, any hypothetical counterfeiter faces a choice: attempt to move counterfeit funds and risk exposing their existence, or leave them behind and risk being unable to move them in the future.”

ZEC plummeted 50% to $299.25 from $602.68 after the disclosure of the Orchard bug on June 3. The price of ZEC has made a partial recovery in the weeks following and is trading at $492.61 at the time of writing. 

Zcash crossed a major monetary milestone this week, with more than 80% of its maximum 21 million ZEC supply now issued. A post from ruZCASH on Monday shows that there is now 16,806,723 ZEC in supply. 

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