DeFi Exchange Bunni Shuts Down After $8.4M Hack
Decentralized exchange (DEX) Bunni, which operated using Uniswap V4-style liquidity pools, has ceased operations following a significant security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately $8.4 million. The platform immediately suspended all smart contract functionalities and urged users to withdraw their remaining funds as a precautionary measure after the exploit.
Details of the Exploit
The security vulnerability exploited by hackers was located within Bunni’s smart contracts, specifically impacting the Liquidity Distribution Function. This flaw allowed attackers to manipulate the system and siphon funds from Ethereum liquidity pools. Initially, the estimated loss was between $2.3 and $2.4 million on the Ethereum network. However, subsequent investigations by QuillAudits and Halborn revealed an additional loss of $5.9 million from the Unichain network, bringing the total loss to $8.4 million.
The closure of Bunni highlights the inherent risks associated with DeFi platforms and the critical importance of robust security audits and protocols. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential vulnerabilities within smart contracts and the devastating financial consequences for users and platforms alike, further emphasizing the need for increased security measures within the rapidly evolving DeFi landscape.
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