Exploit
An attack that takes advantage of bugs or design flaws in code. Exploits can drain millions from smart contracts in seconds.
Example
Hackers finding a bug that lets them withdraw more than they deposited, draining $600 million from Ronin Bridge.
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Advanced Concepts
πKey Numbers
$1.7B+
2023 Losses
from hacks and exploits
$600M
Largest Hack
Ronin Bridge (2022)
β οΈRisks & Warnings
- β’Flash loan exploits can attack with billions of dollars instantly
- β’Reentrancy attacks trick contracts into sending funds multiple times
- β’Oracle manipulation causes wrong prices and liquidations
- β’Admin key compromises give attackers full control