Attacker Exploits Cross-Chain Vulnerability, Mints $1 Billion in Polkadot Tokens, but Only Nets $250,000
While cryptocurrency hacks are becoming increasingly common, instances where attackers take significant risks only to reap relatively modest rewards are rare. One such incident occurred on Sunday, where an attacker exploited a weakness in Hyperbridge's cross-chain gateway, connecting multiple blockchains, to mint 1 billion Polkadot tokens, valued at $1.19 billion, on the Ethereum network, and sub…
April 13, 2026, 7:16 a.m.