Polkadot-Ethereum Bridge Hack Losses Were 10x Worse Than Reported, Team Admits

Polkadot-Ethereum Bridge Hack Losses Were 10x Worse Than Reported, Team Admits

Polkadot-Ethereum Bridge Hack Losses Were 10x Worse Than Reported, Team Admits Price data byDecryptNewsLaw and OrderPolkadot-Ethereum Bridge Hack Losses Were 10x Worse Than Reported, Team AdmitsPolkadot bridge protocol Hyperbridge said losses from this week's hack were 10x worse than originally reported, tallying about $2.5 million.By Logan HitchcockEdited by Andrew HaywardApr 16, 2026Apr 16, 20263 min readImage: Shutterstock/DecryptCreate an account to save your articles.Add on GoogleAdd Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.In brief Hyperbridge's exploit was about 10x worse than originally feared, with estimated losses now around $2.5 million. The protocol originally reported that there were just $237,000 in funds exploited earlier this week. The bulk of stolen funds have been traced, and the firm is working with law enforcement in the hopes of freezing

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