Zcash (ZEC) has experienced a remarkable 125% increase in value over the past month, propelling its network hashrate to unprecedented levels. The cryptocurrency's hashrate recently surpassed 18 GSol/s, establishing Zcash as the most profitable proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency, surpassing Bitcoin in profitability. Top mining rigs, such as the Antminer Z15 Pro, are generating daily profits of $50.58 at an electricity cost of $0.04 per kWh. ViaBTC currently dominates the mining pool landscape, controlling 32.7% of the network's hashrate, with F2pool, Antpool, and 2miners also holding significant shares.