Zcash (ZEC) experienced a 5.5% price drop to $325.95, despite the deployment of critical security patches by the Zcash Open Development Lab and the Zcash Foundation. The patches addressed vulnerabilities in zcashd and Zebra, ensuring user funds and privacy remained secure. The network confirmed that no vulnerabilities were exploited, and mining pools had already implemented the updates. Despite the security measures, market sentiment remained cautious, focusing on short-term price weakness. Zcash's network data showed resilience, with the shielded pool reaching an all-time high and 59% of transactions now shielded. The network hash rate also hit a record 16.54 GS/s, indicating strong mining participation. However, traders are watching the $310 to $330 support zone closely, as a breach could lead to further declines.