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Jun 6, 2026 · Blockchain

AI Model Claude Opus 4.8 Finds Four-Year-Old Zcash Orchard Flaw, Sparking 50% Crash

Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 uncovered a four‑year‑old vulnerability in Zcash's Orchard privacy protocol that lets attackers mint unlimited fake ZEC, leading to a near‑50% price plunge, a rapid emergency fix, and a broader signal that AI‑assisted security audits are becoming a reality in blockchain.