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Poloniex Crypto Exchange Hit by Major $114M Hack

by BlockNews.com Team
November 10, 2023
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  • Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange was hacked for $114 million worth of crypto assets including Ethereum and Chainlink due to a vulnerability in their hot wallet infrastructure.
  • Poloniex is owned by Justin Sun of Tron who promised to cover all user losses from the hack, though some questioned Poloniex’s ability to reimburse amid declining volumes.
  • This hack underscores the risks of centralized exchanges and the need for better security and insurance policies. It remains to be seen how well Poloniex can recover trust after this breach.

Recently, the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange suffered a major hack, resulting in millions of dollars worth of crypto stolen. This incident has raised concerns about security and reimbursement for affected users.

🚨 NEWS: Poloniex Exchange suffers major hack estimating $114 million in losses.

Investor Justin Sun assured full reimbursement alongside a 5% bounty for the return of funds. pic.twitter.com/7rBjcOXNPf

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) November 10, 2023

Details of the Hack

On November 5, 2022, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Poloniex’s hot wallet infrastructure. They managed to drain around $114 million worth of crypto assets including Ethereum, Chainlink, and USD Coin. The stolen funds quickly began moving through decentralized protocols in an attempt to launder and cash out.

Response from Poloniex and Tron

Poloniex is owned by Justin Sun, the founder of Tron. Shortly after the hack occurred, Sun acknowledged the exploit over Twitter. He confirmed that Poloniex would be covering all user losses from the hack, saying “we will take care of all the users.” Sun also offered a white hat bounty to the hacker if they agreed to return the funds.

Reactions from the Crypto Community

The hack was met with widespread criticism of Poloniex’s security standards. Many questioned how such a large exchange could be vulnerable to an exploit of this nature. There were also concerns about Poloniex’s ability to reimburse users given declining trading volumes on the platform. However, Sun’s prompt response and guarantee of coverage helped restore some confidence.

Looking Ahead

This is one of the many hacks this year that underscores the risks involved with centralized exchanges. It also highlights the need for robust security measures and insurance policies. While Poloniex claims it will make users whole, hacks like this can seriously damage trust and reputation. The coming days and weeks will reveal how well equipped Poloniex is to recover from this breach.

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