Aerodrome Faces DNS Hijacking Incident, Urges User Caution

Aerodrome, a leading decentralized exchange on Base, has alerted users to a potential DNS hijacking attack compromising its frontend. The team confirmed an ongoing investigation, urging traders to avoid the primary domain until security is fully restored. Two decentralized mirrors—aero.drome.eth.limo and aero.drome.eth.link—remain operational, while centralized domains (.finance and .box) stay offline.

Smart contract security remains unaffected, a critical reassurance for DeFi users. One community member noted, 'Front-end compromises are alarming, but contract integrity is what matters.' However, at least one user reported failed transactions during the incident, highlighting lingering risks.

The breach underscores persistent vulnerabilities in crypto infrastructure, even as Layer 2 solutions like Base gain traction. Aerodrome's transparent response mirrors industry best practices, but the incident may temporarily dent confidence in emerging DEX platforms.