Short News View Non-AMP

Wasabi Protocol Exploited for $5M+

Published by
Sohrab Khawas

Wasabi Protocol has suffered a multi-chain exploit leading to losses of over $5 million across Ethereum, Base, Berachain, and Blast. Reports indicate the attacker used the deployer wallet to grant ADMIN_ROLE to a malicious helper contract, which then performed a UUPS upgrade of perp vaults and the LongPool. This upgrade replaced core logic with a harmful implementation that allowed funds to be drained across connected chains. The incident highlights risks in privileged access control and upgradeable smart contract designs in DeFi systems.

Trust with CoinPedia:

CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors.

Investment Disclaimer:

All opinions and insights shared represent the author's own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices.

Sponsored and Advertisements:

Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners.

Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

Recent Posts

Bitcoin Price Near Bottom as Institutional Demand Surges, as Retail Demand Weakens

Bitcoin is trading near $76,000 after recent selling pressure, while big investors continue to show…

April 30, 2026

Tether Freezes $344M on TRON Network as Tron Price Prediction Holds and Pepeto Presale Targets Bigger Returns

The Tron price prediction gained a new signal this week after Tether froze $344 million…

April 30, 2026

Canada’s AIMCo Discloses $219M Stake in MicroStrategy

Canada’s Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), a $142 billion sovereign wealth fund, has disclosed a…

April 30, 2026

Ripple Prime Cleared $3 Trillion in 2025 and Has DTCC Access, but XRP Is Not Settling Quadrillions

Fresh excitement around Ripple and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) picked up after…

April 30, 2026

SHIB Early Whale Turns $13K Into $660M+

An early Shiba Inu investor who bought 103.33 trillion SHIB for just $13,760 has continued…

April 30, 2026

Dogecoin Price Outperforms Amid Crypto Sell-Off: Can DOGE Break $0.120?

Dogecoin is emerging as a rare outperformer in a weak crypto market today, holding firm…

April 30, 2026