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Liquid Network Resumes Block Production After $320M Exploit
Liquid Network has restarted block production following a security breach that resulted in a $320 million exploit. While block production is back online, transactions and peg operations remain suspended as recovery efforts continue.
AS1 NewsSource: cointelegraph.com
BTCLiquid Network, a Bitcoin sidechain used for asset issuance and transfer, has resumed block production after deploying emergency software updates. The network experienced a security breach that led to an estimated $320 million being exploited. In response, developers implemented urgent patches to restore functionality.
Despite the restart of block production, transactions and peg operations—used for transferring assets between Liquid and Bitcoin—are still suspended. The Liquid team is actively working on recovery measures to address the ongoing issues and ensure the security of the network.
The incident underscores the importance of security protocols in blockchain infrastructure, especially for networks facilitating large-scale asset transfers. The Liquid Network's swift response demonstrates the resilience and adaptability of its development team in managing critical vulnerabilities.
The incident temporarily disrupted operations on the Liquid Network, affecting asset transfers and peg functions, but the network has resumed block production following emergency updates.