Tag: exploit

Connext, Alchemix launch cross-chain token standard to reduce bridge exploit losses

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The Connext cross-chain bridging protocol has announced a new token standard to reduce losses from bridge hacks. According to a July 24 announcement, the new “xERC-20” standard allows token issuers to maintain a list of official bridges and control how many tokens can be minted by each. In addition to Connext, decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Alchemix Finance will implement xERC-20 tokens, the announcement stated. Connext Alchemix Today, Connext is announcing support of the xERC20 standard and onboarding projects into safely bringing their tokens to every chain. As our flagship user,…

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Arcadia Finance hacker used reentrancy exploit, team demands return of funds

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The Arcadia Finance attacker used a reentrancy exploit to drain $455,000 from the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, according to a July 10 post-mortem report issued by the app’s development team. A “reentrancy exploit” is a bug that allows an attacker to “reenter” a contract or interrupt it during a multi-step process, preventing the process from being completed correctly. The team has sent a message to the attacker demanding the return of funds within 24 hours and threatening police action if the hacker fails to comply. Post Mortem of ongoing situation,…

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