blockchain security

Here we go again. Another week, another exploit, another gut-wrenching headline about billions in user funds disappearing into the ether. This time, it’s Curve Finance — one of the foundational protocols of the DeFi space — succumbing to the art of a sophisticated DNS attack. Honestly, are we really surprised...

The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is extremely attractive, but it’s extremely risky. Earlier this month, a complex exploit siphoned off over $1 million in Mobius Token on the BNB Chain. This attack caused a crippling $2.1 million loss. MetaBlock X is back to break down the incident in depth....

A serious vulnerability has drained $2.15 million worth of MBU tokens from Mobius Token smart contracts on the BNB Chain. The attacker deployed the contract from address 0xb32a53... at 07:31:38 UTC and initiated the exploit at 07:33:56 UTC. The malicious smart contract drained 28.5 million MBU tokens and exchanged the...

Network vulnerabilities Despite being widely praised for its velocity and low costs, the Solana network has unfortunately become a lightning rod for advanced exploits. Of these, sandwich attacks are one of the most egregious threats to traders on platforms such as GMGN. Learning more about how these attacks operate and...

Over the past month, Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has been the subject of an onslaught of sandwich attacks. This unfortunate trend has been a source of frustration for developers and users alike. As a result, attackers are exploiting transaction ordering to extract value with growing success. One trading application,...

Now, picture walking into a store that doesn’t seem reputable. Now imagine finding out that the cashier has been secretly pocketing money from every purchase you make. That's the reality for too many GMGN users on Solana right now, and it's an outrage. We're not talking about a few pennies...

DeFi’s promise – a word of finance free from the intermediaries we’ve grown to distrust – is intoxicating. One of the biggest hacks ever — the near $6 million Loopscale heist — should serve as a wake-up call. It’s not only about the dollars, it’s about the systemic risk that...

The world of cryptocurrency, though filled with amazing opportunity, is unfortunately also filled with scammers. Recently, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Coinbase revealed a staggering statistic: a loss of $300 million due to crypto scams. This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive threat landscape and...

As of 2025, the Trezor Model T is the best hardware wallet available. It combines innovative security features with robust support for crypto staking. As a hardware wallet, the Trezor Model T is designed for cryptocurrency investors who value security above all. By combining cold storage with a simple user...

Quantum computers are coming. That's not a maybe. It's a when. When they are given the chance to come in full force, they’ll shake up entire industries. They might even strip away the very basis of our cybersecurity. Bitcoin—perched on its high pile of cryptographic code—is smack dab in the...