THORChain halts ZEC swaps after bug causes 140 RUNE loss for node operators

THORChain paused native Zcash (ZEC) swaps after a bug in outbound transaction matching caused about 140 RUNE to be deducted from 18 node operators' bonds. No user or vault funds were lost, as the bonded security model absorbed the loss through node operator penalties. The issue arose shortly after ZEC swaps launched in early October and will remain frozen until the v3.21 upgrade expected around October 23, 2026. This incident highlights risks for node operators and the importance of the upcoming fix to resume ZEC trading safely.

As of Oct 20, 2026 00:43 WIB, RUNE on Pluang trades at Rp11.537, showing a 3.50% gain in the last day, while ZEC is priced at Rp20.321.014 with a 4.20% increase. The platform sees a strong buy interest in RUNE with 72% of orders on the buy side and a typical hold time of 48 days. This trading activity underscores ongoing investor engagement despite the recent operational issues affecting RUNE node operators.