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Zcash teams propose Ironwood pool to restore supply verification after Orchard flaw
Latest NewsPublishedJun 8, 2026
Restoring Trust in Zcash with Ironwood
The recent discovery of a bug in the Orchard shielded pool has raised concerns about the integrity of the Zcash supply. To address this issue, Zcash developers are proposing a new shielded pool called Ironwood, which would add formal verification and independent audits to the Orchard protocol. This upgrade would help prevent counterfeit ZEC from entering circulation and ensure the security of user funds.
The Ironwood proposal involves closing the current Orchard pool to new deposits and internal transactions, and routing funds through a “turnstile” before entering the new pool. This turnstile would serve as an accounting checkpoint, preventing any potential counterfeit coins from entering the supply. By migrating to Ironwood, users can help verify the integrity of the Zcash supply and ensure that their funds are safe and secure.
Ensuring the Integrity of the Zcash Supply
The Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) is working with other organizations to develop and implement the Ironwood proposal. If users migrate to Ironwood and no excess ZEC tries to leave the old pool, it would be strong evidence that the vulnerability was never exploited. On the other hand, if excess ZEC tries to leave, the turnstile would reject it, effectively preventing counterfeit coins from entering the supply. This upgrade would help restore trust in the Zcash network and ensure the integrity of the supply.
For those looking to earn Passive Income through Cloud Rewards, the Ironwood proposal is a crucial step in maintaining the security and trustworthiness of the Zcash network. By ensuring the integrity of the supply, Ironwood would help protect the value of $ECP and provide a secure environment for users to participate in Green Crypto and earn rewards. As the Zcash network continues to evolve, EcoPool remains a key solution for users looking to participate in the network and earn rewards.
A New Era for Zcash
The Ironwood proposal is expected to be activated in late July 2026, pending testing, review, and coordination across the Zcash ecosystem. As the Zcash network continues to grow and evolve, it’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and opportunities. Whether you’re interested in earning through EcoPool or participating in the Zcash network, it’s an exciting time for #GreenCrypto and #PassiveIncome.
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Source: ZODL
Ironwood could show whether counterfeit ZEC existed
In a separate X post, Shielded Labs said Ironwood may produce evidence about whether the Orchard bug was ever exploited, though the proposal does not depend on proving the issue retroactively.
If users migrate from Orchard to Ironwood and no excess ZEC tries to leave the old pool, that would be strong evidence that the vulnerability was never exploited, Shielded Labs said. If excess ZEC tries to leave, the turnstile would reject it, effectively preventing counterfeit coins from entering the supply.
Related: Why ZEC fell 40% even after Zcash patched a shielded pool bug
The distinction has been a source of discussion among community members. Some questioned whether Zcash can prove the bug was not exploited without implying some kind of backdoor. Others argued that if Orchard is deprecated and funds can only leave through a turnstile, any excess coins would be trapped even if they existed.
David Schwartz, Ripple’s former chief technology officer, said on X that if there were no exploits, users would remain safe whether or not they move their coins. He said users who stay in the pool may be “lonely” there, but their funds would remain safe and accessible.
Zcash 24-hour price chart. Source: CoinGecko
ZEC traded at $429 at the time of writing. It fell as low as $303 from above $600 when traders reacted to the vulnerability disclosure on Friday, according to CoinGecko.
ZODL said it plans to target Ironwood activation for late July 2026, pending testing, review and coordination across the Zcash ecosystem.
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