The ZCash (ZEC) code holds a native bug that could de-anonymize a part of the network. The bug could reveal the IP address of a node that otherwise shields its blockchain address and processes anonymous transactions. The news of the bug follow a series of negative developments for the ZCash project, including a series of delistings and skepticism about financing the developer team.
The bug, reported by Jonathan “Duke” Letho, affects a whole list of widely distributed coins with shielding technology. Using a “zaddr” on those networks could actually re...