- Truebit Protocol confirms security breach with 8,535 ETH lost.
- User interaction with the contract advised against.
- Significant market pressure on TRU token evident post-breach.
Truebit Protocol has confirmed a security breach involving its “Purchase” contract, 0x764C64b2A09b09Acb100B80d8c505Aa6a0302EF2, resulting in a loss of approximately $26.4 million.
This incident underscores vulnerabilities in blockchain protocols, affecting Truebit token’s value and raising questions about platform security in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Security Breach Drains 8,535 ETH from Truebit Protocol
Truebit Protocol announced a security breach involving contract 0x764C64b2A09b09Acb100B80d8c505Aa6a0302EF2. The protocol urged the public to avoid interacting with the affected contract while authorities were contacted. Malicious actors steered 8,535 ETH by exploiting the bond-curve logic within the contract.
The exploited contract impacts Truebit’s economic framework, highlighting vulnerabilities in blockchain scalability solutions. The aftermath included a severe devaluation of the TRU token, with prices plummeting drastically as market participants reacted to the news.
TRU Token Plummets After Major Exploit and Market Reactions
Did you know? Similar incidents have occurred in bonding-curve protocols, triggering significant economic disturbances when key logic flaws are exploited.
Ethereum (ETH) experienced notable market fluctuations amid varying crypto trends. Currently priced at $3,112.69, ETH’s market cap stands at $375.69 billion with 24-hour trading volumes touching $22.14 billion despite a recent 1.22% price decrease. Source: CoinMarketCap.
Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 03:41 UTC on January 9, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCapExpert analysis from the Coincu research team suggests regulatory and security enhancements are critical to avert repeat events seen in Truebit’s scenario. Future action may include stronger logical checks in smart contract coding to bolster economic integrity within crypto platforms.
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Source: https://coincu.com/scam-alert/truebit-protocol-security-breach/
