Hack Attack! $5M in ZK Tokens Vanish Like My Will to Exercise! 😂💸

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So, on a totally normal Tuesday (because who doesn’t love a little chaos mid-week?), a hacker decided to play Santa Claus and stole a whopping $5 million in ZK tokens from an admin wallet linked to the ZKsync airdrop. 🎅💰

These tokens were basically the unclaimed gifts from the airdrop, and our little hacker had all the time in the world to transfer them before anyone noticed. Talk about a stealthy heist! 🕵️‍♂️💨

In a tweet (or as the cool kids call it, X), ZKsync, the Ethereum layer-2 blockchain that’s all about scaling with zero-knowledge proofs (because who doesn’t love a little mystery?), assured us that they’re on it. Security measures are being implemented faster than I can say “I’ll start my diet tomorrow.” 🍩🔒

They also claimed this was a “contained incident,” which sounds like something you’d hear in a sci-fi movie. Apparently, the breach was due to a hacked admin key. Who knew keys could be so dramatic? 🔑😱

But don’t worry, they assured us that the main ZKsync protocol and the smart contract are as safe as my grandma’s secret cookie recipe. All user funds are totally secure! 🙌🍪

After the incident, the price of the ZK token took a nosedive of about 11% in just 24 hours. Meanwhile, trading volume skyrocketed by 143%, reaching $87 million. It’s like a rollercoaster ride, but without the fun! 🎢📉

ZKsync’s security team is working faster than I can binge-watch a new series to contain the issue and prevent any further drama. An investigation is ongoing, and they promise to keep us updated. Stay tuned, folks! 📺🔍

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2025-04-15 18:45