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BNB Chain faces $1.64 billion in losses from hacks and rug pulls, report reveals

by July 11, 2024
written by July 11, 2024

A recent report by Immunefi, a leading bug bounty platform, reveals significant financial losses on the BNB Chain due to hacks and rug pulls. Since its launch seven years ago, the blockchain has lost approximately $1.64 billion to these fraudulent activities.

Breakdown of financial losses

Out of the total losses, $1.27 billion resulted from hacks, while rug pulls accounted for $368 million. Rug pulls, where project creators vanish with investor funds, have been particularly prevalent, with 228 reported cases.

The largest incident was the $40 million DeFiAI rug pull in November 2022, highlighting BNB Chain as the most affected blockchain by rug pulls for over a year.

Comparative analysis: BNB Chain vs. Ethereum

While Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain, has suffered higher total losses of $3.6 billion, only 4.4% are due to rug pulls.

This contrast underscores the unique challenges faced by BNB Chain, where rug pulls are significantly more common.

Factors contributing to high rug pull incidence

Immunefi attributes the high incidence of rug pulls on BNB Chain to the use of forked code by developers and the lure of quick monetary gains.

However, recent years have seen a reduction in losses, partly due to hard forks like ZhangHeng, Plato, and Hertz, which addressed various network vulnerabilities.

The effectiveness of these security measures is evident in the declining financial losses. Last year saw a significant drop, and the trend continues, with only $38 million lost so far this year. This indicates that the hard forks and other security enhancements are starting to yield positive results.

Notable exploits and hacks

Beyond rug pulls, BNB Chain has been targeted by numerous hacks. In 2021, Venus Protocol suffered a $200 million loss due to price manipulation, and in 2022, Qubit Finance lost $80 million after its QBridge was hacked. These incidents highlight the ecosystem’s vulnerabilities and the need for robust security measures.

In response to these challenges, the BNB Chain community and developers are actively implementing measures to enhance security and build trust. The reduction in losses is a promising sign that these efforts are effective.

The road ahead for BNB Chain

Looking forward, BNB Chain faces the dual challenge of maintaining growth while bolstering security to protect users from fraud and hacking attempts. The blockchain’s history of losses offers critical learning opportunities for its developers and the broader cryptocurrency community.

By addressing these security issues and continuing to implement protective measures, BNB Chain aims to create a safer environment for its users and regain trust in the market. The ongoing efforts to enhance security and reduce financial losses are essential steps toward achieving these goals.

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