security

The recent uptick in sandwich attacks on solana, most notably against GMGN, is not merely a one-time occurrence. It’s a bright, harsh light on a deep, systemic rot that threatens to take the whole ecosystem down with it. We’re not just talking about tens of billions in real money stolen,...

Solana, lauded for its claims of high throughput and subsecond transaction finality, just passed a dangerous test of network resilience. In mid-April, a zero-day bug was quietly patched, a move that, while averting potential disaster, has reignited the debate surrounding Solana's decentralization. This recent incident serves as a cautionary tale...

Imagine losing your life savings. Now picture that going up in smoke because someone scam-called you one day and poof, your $330 million worth of Bitcoin is gone. This worst-case scenario is not a distant hypothetical; it became a terrifying reality for one senior citizen just last week in the...

Gurevich, or better known by his alias, “Block,” didn’t think the system would catch up to him. He hacked a mega smart contract for millions, then attempted to flee. His story is about so much more than the greed of one hacker. More importantly, it highlights the across-the-board disregard for...

Arizona residents are facing a growing threat: Bitcoin ATM scams. Unfortunately, these scams have already scampered away with millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Read on to learn how they work and how you can protect yourself from them. MetaBlock X is intended to be a resource to help you...

April’s crypto heists were a harsh reminder that In $364 million money disappeared into thin air, a shocking 1,163% increase from March. That number isn’t just an abstract statistic, it’s a reality of shattered dreams, stolen retirements, and lives turned upside down. Frankly, it could be you next.Are You Really...

April's crypto bloodbath – a staggering $364 million vanished! – begs the question: are we witnessing the Wild West of finance, or is this a symptom of a system desperately crying out for adult supervision? A 1,163% increase over March – that’s not simply a rough month at the office,...

DeFi. The Wild West of finance. We’re sold liberation, democratization and a future without the burden of centralized governance. What happens when the sheriff is a co-conspirator — when the sheriff is AWOL, or asleep at the wheel? What about when the pirates come rolling into town and abscond with...

The rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized finance (or DeFi) is filled with promise, but also threat. DeFi has created unique opportunities that never existed before. For example, just last month, Loopscale, an emerging DeFi project, lost $2.8 million in a smart contract exploit from a highly technical hack. This event...

Loopscale is still celebrating with its partial recovery of money and victory. This success is made possible thanks to a 10% bounty offer. Before we uncork the champagne, let's ask a tougher question: Are we setting a dangerous precedent? Are we truly rewarding criminal behavior here and actually incentivizing more...