Ethereum DeFi Coins Plunge As Curve Concerns Threaten Major Market Crash | Headlines | News | CoinMarketCap
08/01/2023 14:55
The Ethereum DeFi space is currently experiencing a rough few hours. All major DeFi coins are posting deep red numbers in the last 24 hours: Compound …
The Ethereum DeFi space is currently experiencing a rough few hours. All major DeFi coins are posting deep red numbers in the last 24 hours: Compound (-18%), Aave (-10%), Curve (-10%), Frax (-6%), and Synthetix (-6%).
The reason? Curve Finance, a flagship decentralized exchange specializing in stablecoin swaps, recently suffered a significant exploit. The resulting aftershocks are being felt across the DeFi ecosystem, inciting fears of a broader Ethereum DeFi massacre. The exploit, causing a damage of around $100 million, sets off potential domino effects threatening the stability of the wider DeFi landscape.
Curve Hack Sparks Fears Of Ethereum DeFi Crash
Delving into the details of the exploit reveals the intricate dynamics at play. The attackers took advantage of vulnerabilities in …