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Balancer DeFi Hack: $70.9M in Crypto Stolen

Balancer DeFi Hack: $70.9M in Crypto Stolen

Coinomedia2025/11/03 14:27
By: Aurelien SageAurelien Sage
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DeFi protocol Balancer suffers a major exploit with $70.9M in crypto drained. Team yet to respond.Funds Moved to New WalletWhat’s Next for Balancer and DeFi Security?
  • Balancer hit by a suspected $70.9M exploit.
  • Stolen assets include osETH, WETH, and wstETH.
  • No official response from the Balancer team yet.

Decentralized finance ( DeFi ) protocol Balancer has reportedly suffered a massive exploit, resulting in the loss of approximately $70.9 million worth of crypto assets, according to on-chain analytics platform Nansen. The funds were moved into a newly created wallet, sparking fears of a significant hack or security breach.

Nansen’s report highlights that 6,850 osETH, 6,590 WETH, and 4,260 wstETH were among the transferred assets. These are all high-value Ethereum-based tokens, often used in staking and liquidity operations within the DeFi ecosystem.

Funds Moved to New Wallet

Blockchain investigators noted the sudden and unusual transfer of assets from Balancer’s platform to a new wallet, raising red flags within the crypto community. While the technical details of the attack are still under review, the size and speed of the transfer suggest it could be the result of a smart contract vulnerability or a potential private key compromise.

As of now, Balancer’s team has not released an official statement, leaving users and investors uncertain about the status of their funds and the platform’s security.

What’s Next for Balancer and DeFi Security?

This incident comes amid growing concerns about DeFi protocol vulnerabilities, as hackers continue to exploit weaknesses in decentralized platforms. The Balancer community and broader DeFi market are now waiting for the team to clarify what happened and whether user funds will be recoverable.

Users are urged to avoid interacting with the protocol until further updates are issued. Meanwhile, blockchain security experts and the crypto community are closely monitoring the attacker’s wallet for any signs of fund movement to exchanges or mixers.

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