Sandbox Bridge Hack Mints 14.9B SAND While Coinbase Delists Futures
Metaverse platform The Sandbox confirmed recently that an exploited bridge let an attacker mint unbacked SAND on Base and BNB Smart Chain, prompting an immediate shutdown. Exploit Hits Base and BSC Bridges Sandbox, the metaverse gaming platform behind the SAND token, contained a vulnerability affecting its cross-chain bridges on Base and BNB Smart Chain (BSC). […]
Key Takeaways
- Metaverse platform The Sandbox confirmed recently that an exploited bridge let an attacker mint unbacked SAND on Base and BNB Smart Chain, prompting an immediate shutdown.
- Exploit Hits Base and BSC Bridges Sandbox, the metaverse gaming platform behind the SAND token, contained a vulnerability affecting its cross-chain bridges on Base and BNB Smart Chain (BSC).
- Read the full article for additional context and details.
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