$10M StablR Stablecoin Hack What Happened?

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#1Apr 21, 2019, 12:22 AM
Here we go again, another hack in the stablecoin world. Honestly, how many times can we go through this? I mean, some stablecoins are more reliable than others, but this just shows that we still have a long way to go on security.
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5tacks4tsHero Member
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#2Apr 21, 2019, 05:47 AM
Anyone know more about how this happened? What failed? They mentioned CCTP, but why? Seems like a weird connection to me. Just feels like a clickbait trying to get clicks without naming names.
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0xDegenHero Member
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#3Apr 23, 2019, 11:18 AM
I get what you're saying, but it’s kinda hard to dismiss it as clickbait. I’ve seen multiple crypto news sites report on this already. It might actually be a big deal. We’ll probably get more details soon on how the hack went down. I’ve never even heard of StablR until now.
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5tacks4tsHero Member
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#4Apr 23, 2019, 01:08 PM
True, it happened, but honestly, who even uses this stablecoin? The loss isn’t big enough to grab major headlines. Still, for crypto fans, it’s key to know what caused it since it could impact other investments too.
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gmfrensMember
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#5Apr 23, 2019, 03:57 PM
I’ve got a feeling that 2026 will be a wild year for hacks. Any crypto project thinking they’re safe better watch out. USDR is already losing its grip, and they’re on the brink of collapse, losing massive amounts fast.
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alt_forkMember
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#6Apr 23, 2019, 05:51 PM
So, the multi-sig wallet only needed one signature to mint new tokens? That screams insider job to me. If they were serious about security, they’d require more signatures. Sounds like someone wanted to bring the project down.
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th3_h4wkNewbie
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#7Apr 24, 2019, 11:55 AM
Never used StablR, so I’m not affected. But if you’re gonna use stablecoins, just stick with the big names like USDT, USDC, and DAI. They’re everywhere, and you can save some fees on transfers. Usually, when hacks happen, the coins go off-peg.
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#8Apr 24, 2019, 02:18 PM
It always comes down to minting exploits. Seriously, how do devs not keep their private keys safe? One out of three multisig? That’s just asking for trouble. Honestly, I think stablecoin issuers need stricter security measures from the get-go.
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the_satNewbie
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#9Apr 24, 2019, 03:24 PM
Or maybe it’s just someone using sketchy Wi-Fi or something. honestly, the fault lies with the users. If they can lose $10M that easily, it shows the reported liquidity is way off.
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