Zcash schedules July 28 hard fork after bug

• Zcash (CRYPTO:ZEC) will activate a hard fork on July 28 to disable Orchard shielded transactions.
• The update follows the discovery of a critical bug that could affect transaction security.
• The Zcash team said users should upgrade their software before the network change.

The Zcash (CRYPTO:ZEC) network will activate a hard fork on July 28 to disable Orchard shielded transactions after developers found a critical software bug.

The issue affects the Orchard protocol, which supports Zcash's newest privacy features. Developers said they found no evidence that anyone exploited the flaw.

The Electric Coin Company and the Zcash Foundation urged users, exchanges and wallet providers to upgrade before the fork. They said the update will protect the network.

The hard fork will temporarily disable Orchard transactions while developers prepare a permanent fix. Older shielded transaction types will continue to work.

The Zcash team said the network will keep operating during the upgrade. Users should update their software to avoid service disruptions.

Privacy has remained a core feature of Zcash since its launch. The project regularly upgrades its protocol to improve security and performance.

The latest hard fork highlights the importance of fixing security issues quickly, even when there is no sign of an active attack.

At the time of reporting, Zcash price was $544.96.