A major security incident has shaken confidence around Polkadot’s cross-chain ecosystem after attackers managed to exploit a ...
An attacker minted 1 billion bridged DOT tokens on Hyperbridge before selling it all for just $237,000 in Ether, igniting renewed concerns tied to cross-chain bridge security.
Polkadot was exploited through Hyperbridge, minting 1B unauthorized DOT tokens on the Ethereum network.
Hyperbridge revised Token Gateway exploit losses to $2.5 million, 10x the first estimate, and laid out a recovery plan.
On April 13, 2026, the bridge that is responsible for facilitating Polkadot’s DOT token transfers to Ethereum (ETH) was compromised.
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Polkadot’s DOT token came under pressure as the wider crypto market moved lower and traders reduced exposure to altcoins. At ...