SlowMist details Liquid Network exploit, attacker mints 3,998 L-BTC in largest Bitcoin sidechain hack of 2026
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SlowMist reported that an attacker exploited a vulnerability in the Liquid Network to mint 3,998 L-BTC, making it the largest Bitcoin sidechain hack of 2026. The incident highlights risks in sidechain issuance and bridge-related controls, despite Bitcoin’s base layer remaining unaffected. The unauthorized supply could undermine confidence in Liquid’s peg and require containment, investigation, and potential remediation by network operators.
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