DeFi Shaken as Abracadabra Faces $7M Loss in Hacking Incident, MIM Stablecoin Impacted

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In a surprising development, Abracadabra Finance, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has fallen victim to a significant security breach, resulting in a temporary loss of $7 million. This incident is particularly worrisome as the platform was already struggling with substantial bad debt. As a result, the value of its stablecoin, Magic Internet Money (MIM), plummeted to $0.7638.

Although there has been a partial recovery, with the current value hovering around $0.949, the financial implications are still substantial.

The Incident Explained

Abracadabra Finance’s security team is actively investigating the exploit. Their official statement suggests that the attack may be related to specific elements within the Ethereum blockchain, adding complexity to the situation. In response, the project plans to use its DAO treasury to buy back MIM from the market and burn them in an attempt to recover the losses.

“We are currently investigating an exploit involving certain aspects of the Ethereum blockchain. Our engineering team is working diligently to understand and resolve the situation. The DAO treasury will do its best to buy back MIM from the market and burn them,” tweeted ‍♂️ (@MIM_Spell) on January 30, 2024.

Insights from Security Analysts

Security analysts from reputable firms such as PeckShield and Blocksec have classified the incident as a malicious attack. According to PeckShield’s findings, the attacker received funding through Tornado Cash, a privacy protocol.

” The initial loss for @MIM_Spell is ~$6.5M, comprising 2.74K $ETH. The exploiter initially funded the attack with 1 $ETH from #TornadoCash,” tweeted PeckShield Inc. (@peckshield) on January 30, 2024.

Blocksec suggests that the initial analysis points to an attack on the project’s smart contract, putting approximately $29 million in assets at risk. Certrik speculates that the exploit might be linked to a rounding error.

“Early indications point to a rounding error being the root cause,” tweeted CertiK Alert (@CertiKAlert) on January 30, 2024.

Abracadabra Finance’s Stability Under Scrutiny

Despite efforts to address the security issue, concerns about Abracadabra Finance’s stability persist. The platform, founded by Daniele Sesta, specializes in DeFi lending and borrowing tools. It faced challenges in 2022 during the collapse of FTX, which caused fluctuations in the value of MIM.

Earlier this year, a proposal suggested a shift in power from the decentralized Abracadabra DAO to a more centralized entity involving legal professionals and trustees. The recent security incident further exacerbates existing issues, casting doubt on the platform’s future.

Now the question remains: Can Abracadabra Finance recover from this setback, or is it just the beginning of another challenging chapter for the crypto industry?

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