The Alarming Double Edge of Web3: Beyond The Solana Hack

The Alarming Double Edge of Web3: Beyond The Solana Hack

Web3 tumbles as the Solana-based stablecoin Cashio lost its value after an experienced attacker exploited it for around $28 million. As the bloodshed of rug pulls grows, it is worth discussing what is at stake in the bigger picture. Related Reading | Coinbase Discards Cryptocurrency Links After ‘Rug Pull’ Threats How It Happened A researcher from […]


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