Balancer Protocol, a decentralized finance platform, has experienced an exploitation due to a vulnerability in its smart contracts. This incident has led to a reported loss of approximately $23 million in Ethereum and $2.4 million in the Wrapped Bitcoin token, totaling around $28.3 million. The Balancer team has acknowledged the incident and is currently conducting an investigation into the exploit. The nature of the vulnerability has raised concerns within the decentralized finance community, prompting discussions about security measures for smart contracts. As investigations continue, the Balancer team aims to identify the extent of the damage and implement necessary changes to prevent future occurrences.
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Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 08:25 am
