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Exactly Protocol Suffers $12M Hack on Optimism Layer 2

Exactly Protocol had a $38.5 million TVL before the exploit and it has currently decreased by more than 50% at $16 million.

Written By Gopal Solanky
Published August 18, 2023 1:04 PM
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Exactly Protocol Suffers $12M Hack on Optimism Layer 2

The decentralized interest rate market, Exactly is exploited in a security attack. It became the 3rd victim of smart-contract attack this week after Zunami and RocketSwap. 

The exploit was first discovered by the blockchain data and security firm PeckShield, which reported the ongoing attack and informed the protocol along with its users to take necessary actions.

While confirming the attack, Exactly Protocol paused the smart contract and said it is actively investigating the issue. 

We're actively investigating a security issue within our protocol. To ensure user safety, the protocol is temporarily paused (you can still withdraw assets). Our team is on top of this and will share more details asap.

— Exactly Protocol 𝚵 (@ExactlyProtocol) August 18, 2023

Exactly Protocol had a $38.5 million TVL before the exploit and it has currently decreased by more than 50% at $16 million, according to the data from DeFiLlama. 

Another post from DeDotFi confirms that the protocol has lost an estimated 7160 ETH or approximately $12 million. 

🚨 Exploit Update: Exactly Protocol Hack 🚨

Over 7160 $ETH stolen (~$12,040,000) – the total bridged ETH amount.

Two exploiter contracts identified. Numerous calls to the function kick()

🧵 On-chain details of the attack 👇 https://t.co/WusoM96vhF pic.twitter.com/30q2wK9DmB

— De.Fi Antivirus Web3 🛡️ (@De_FiSecurity) August 18, 2023

In order to execute the hack, the attacker transferred funds from Ethereum to Optimism through an exploiter contract and bridged back stolen funds to Ethereum.

Also read: Cypher Protocol Freezes $600K Hacked Funds on CEX

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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