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Maya Protocol Exploit Drains $1.7 Million From Shared Liquidity
Maya Protocol was exploited for approximately $1.7 million through a manipulation involving false subsidies and liquidity extraction. The protocol's founder has committed to full recovery efforts, while a routing service reported a global halt activation.
AS1 NewsSource: thedefiant.io
LINKMaya Protocol experienced a security breach resulting in a loss of about $1.7 million. The attacker manipulated the protocol's accounting by inflating it with a false subsidy, then added and removed liquidity to extract assets. Blockchain security firm CertiK confirmed that approximately 48.87 million CACAO and 98.82 LINK tokens were drained from shared liquidity pools. In response, Maya Protocol's founder, Aaluxx, stated intentions to work towards fixing the issues and recovering the lost funds. Additionally, routing service LeoDex reported that Maya Protocol had activated a global halt to prevent further damage. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges within DeFi protocols and the importance of robust safeguards.
The exploit resulted in significant asset loss and protocol operational halt, emphasizing security vulnerabilities in DeFi infrastructure.