Vee.Finance DeFi protocol hacked for $35 million

Vee.Finance DeFi protocol hacked for $35 million

Just a week after its launch, the Vee.Finance landing platform based on the Avalanche blockchain lost $35 million as a result of a hacker attack.

Vee Finance tweeted this morning that the platform was the victim of an exploit. All services have been suspended for investigation. 

By According to the team, the hackers managed to take possession of 213.93 WBTC and 8804.7 WETH worth about $35 million. However, they have not yet withdrawn the money from the platform, and the team is trying to contact the thief.

Vee Finance is an Avalanche-based DeFi lending protocol platform that integrates DeFi features such as Lend, Borrow and Swap. Just 5 days after the launch, the total value of locked assets on the platform exceeded $300 million. 

The price of the Vee Finance VEE token fell by almost 30% after news of the hack.


Subscribe to ForkNews in Telegram, to always stay up to date with the latest news from the world of cryptocurrencies

You May Also Like

792022-01-06

The creators of the Arbix Finance platform committed an exit scam

The CertiK security audit series reported the DeFi exit scam of the Arbix Finance project.

DeFi
1482021-01-18

Startup Maps.me raised $50 million to create a DeFi system

The funds raised will be used to develop and launch a crypto wallet built into the application with the function of profitable farming.

DeFi

Latest articles from DeFi category