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Home » 5 Major DeFi Hacks That Shook 2023

5 Major DeFi Hacks That Shook 2023

Hania by Hania
December 22, 2023
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  • Security Concerns in the DeFi Ecosystem
  • Recap Of The Top 5 DeFi Exploits In 2023
  • Critical Security Flaws: The DeFi sector faces substantial vulnerabilities, necessitating urgent measures to safeguard assets and uphold investor trust.
  • Heightened Concern for Investor Protection: With major losses, investors increasingly seek robust security and legal recourse in case of breaches, posing challenges to the industry’s credibility.

The year 2023 has seen a staggering loss of over $1.3 billion due to crypto hacks, emphasizing the critical need for improved security measures within the digital asset ecosystem. Recently, Ledger suffered an exploit resulting in an approximate loss of $610,000, highlighting the continuous vulnerability and necessity for prioritizing security and privacy across the crypto space.

As per DeFiLlama data, the year witnessed crypto startups and projects grappling with more than $1.3 billion in losses, with a substantial $5.69 billion drained from DeFi protocols since June 2016, indicating an alarming trend of security breaches.

Security Concerns in the DeFi Ecosystem

Brian Pak, co-founder of Chainlight, emphasized the persisting security loopholes within the DeFi ecosystem, pointing out that as the market witnesses increased liquidity during bull cycles, security breaches are prone to become more frequent. Pak stressed the necessity for proactive security measures and comprehensive audits within protocols to foster a secure DeFi landscape.

5 Major DeFi Hacks That Shook 2023

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Mixin Network – $200 Million Hack

In September, the Hong Kong-based Mixin Network faced a $200 million exploit. The network responded by enhancing its security measures and even extended a $20 million bounty to the hacker in hopes of recovering the stolen assets.

Euler Finance – $197 million Flash Loan Attack

Euler Finance experienced a flash loan attack resulting in a $197 million theft. Following negotiations, the attacker, known as “Jacob,” returned the stolen funds after receiving a $1 million bounty.

Poloniex – $126 million Security Breach

Poloniex, owned by Justin Sun, lost an estimated $126 million after hackers accessed its hot wallets. Sun promised full reimbursement and even offered a 5% white hat bounty to the hacker, later resuming services for select tokens.

Multichain – $126 million Compromise

Multichain suffered a $126 million loss after its private keys were compromised, resulting in a transfer of funds to an unknown address. Amidst the crisis, the company’s CEO went missing, leading to suspicions of arrest by Chinese authorities.

Atomic Wallet – $100 million Theft

North Korean hackers pilfered approximately $100 million from Atomic Wallet, compromising around 5,000 wallets. Despite downplaying the urgency of the incident, the wallet provider faced legal action from aggrieved investors.

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Hania

Hania is a 30-year-old blogger who used to be a teacher before entering the world of writing. She is originally from India and has been writing blogs on various topics for 2 years now. Hania is particularly interested in exploring the intersections of finance, technology, and cryptocurrency. Her experience as a teacher has given her unique insights into the ways in which digital media can be used to facilitate learning and engagement. Through her writing, Hania hopes to share her knowledge and learning of crypto industry with everyone.

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