Hackers deduced $1,82 Milln from the decentralized Merlin exchange – Bits Media

Hackers managed to hack the recently launched decentralized Merlin exchange on ZKSYNC. As a result of hacking, attackers were able to withdraw assets in the amount $1,82 million.

After hacking, the hackers transferred funds to the USDC and transferred them from the ZKSYNC network to the main network of the Ethereum. Representatives of the cryptocurrency community asked for Circle, behind the USDC stablecoin, Freeze the stolen means.

Interesting, that the audit of the Merlin exchange smart contracts was conducted by Certik, but, it seems, Specialists failed to detect vulnerability. However, that the funds were removed from the liquidity bullets of the exchange, He speaks of precisely about vulnerability in the smart contract code.

Previously, Certik has already conducted projects for projects, which later were hacked. These include Pancakebunny, Uranium Finance и Meerkat Finance.

The Merlin exchange was launched only a few days ago and attracted the attention of the entire cryptocurrency community, Since it is deployed on a second level of ZKSYNC for the Ethereum network. The leadership of the site even managed to conclude several partnerships. Besides, Merlin exchange is currently holding a public sale of Mage tokens.

Recently reported a hacking of the cryptocurrency exchange of Bitrue. Hackers managed to display assets in the amount $23 million.