Nemo Protocol Rocked by $2.6M Exploit After Rogue Developer Deploys Malicious Code
Another day, another 'trustless' protocol learning the hard way that code isn't the only thing that needs auditing.
The Inside Job
A single developer bypassed internal controls and pushed unauthorized code to production—proving that decentralized systems still have very centralized points of failure. The exploit drained funds in minutes before anyone could react.
The Aftermath
Protocol teams are scrambling to contain the damage while token holders watch another 'safe' investment vaporize. The incident exposes the brutal truth: in crypto, your biggest risk might be the person writing the smart contract.
Another harsh reminder that in DeFi, the 'trustless' dream often meets trusted human error—just in time for the next fund to pitch 'unbeatable security' to investors.
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