Zcash (ZEC) dropped more than 27% after reports emerged claiming that Claude Opus 4.8 helped uncover a critical vulnerability within the network.
According to circulating reports, white-hat security researchers have already patched the issue. However, concerns remain because there is currently no clear way to verify whether the vulnerability had been exploited before it was discovered.
The news triggered a sharp selloff as investors reacted to uncertainty surrounding network security and the integrity of historical transactions.
As of now, no public evidence has confirmed that the vulnerability was actively exploited, and the market is awaiting further technical details from the Zcash team regarding the scope and impact of the issue.