Security

ZachXBT's investigation points to Axiom Exchange staff allegedly misusing internal access to monitor user wallets and conduct insider trading. This comprehensive breakdown examines the timeline of events, data structure, controversy in public opinion, and implications for the industry.

A comprehensive analysis of the 2022 Luna collapse, objectively examining the structural causes and market impact behind the $40 billion loss. This includes the breakdown of Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin mechanism, the resulting liquidity crunch, controversies surrounding institutions like Jane Street, and updates on related legal proceedings.

Web3 and Web4 are both widely used to describe blueprints for the next stage of the internet, and they are therefore often compared side by side. While the two share surface level similarities in reshaping digital relationships, enhancing user sovereignty, and improving interaction experiences, they differ significantly in their underlying drivers, data processing logic, and risk structures.

Nonce stands for "Number used once," and is a cornerstone of modern cryptography and blockchain technology. Whether securing online payments via SSL/TLS protocols or enabling Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work mining mechanism, the nonce is vital for maintaining communication uniqueness and preventing malicious replay attacks. This guide offers an in-depth exploration of how nonces function and why they are indispensable to digital security.

The theft of 127,000 BTC from the LUBIAN mining pool has once again impacted the industry. This report provides a comprehensive technical analysis of the incident, highlighting links among PRNG vulnerabilities, private key generation flaws, and nation-state attack characteristics. By reconstructing the attack timeline and examining on-chain evidence, the report details the circumstances surrounding the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bitcoin confiscation. It also offers an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin security mechanisms and mining pool defense, presenting important security insights for the crypto industry.

In-depth analysis of polygon labs' miden virtual machine architecture: explore how it applies STARK zero-knowledge proof technology to deliver a high-performance, scalable, and privacy-centric ZK-Rollup solution, helping advance Web3 infrastructure to the next stage.

A $120 million exploit affected Balancer V2. The vulnerability impacted multiple chains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Berachain, and resulted in cascading consequences. Due to its shared architecture, Berachain initiated an emergency full-chain shutdown and now plans to implement a hard fork. This event underscores the systemic risks DeFi protocols face regarding precise computation and maintenance of protocol invariants. In addition to systemic risks, it also highlights the governance dilemmas decentralized projects face when responding to crises: This event raises critical questions about balancing security and decentralization.

The article illustrates, through multiple real-world cases, how hackers exploit vulnerabilities in IoT devices to launch attacks — including intrusions into coffee machines, casino fish tanks, and access sensors.

Aqua, a project built on Solana, is reportedly involved in a major "rug pull," with approximately 21,700 SOL (valued at around $4.65 million) at stake. Although Aqua presented product offerings, audit reports, and collaborations with multiple partners, the raised funds have been split and transferred off the platform. This incident exposes the inherent risks concealed behind the project's seemingly "legitimate" appearance.

The article analyzes the tactics used by hackers and the vulnerabilities of cryptocurrency exchanges. It also shows how Bybit strengthens its security by combining the self-custody advantages of DeFi and enterprise-grade security protocols.

An in-depth analysis of the xStocks platform and the trend of US stock tokenization, exploring technical architecture, regulatory challenges, and global market impact, revealing how on-chain securities are reshaping traditional financial investment methods and trading ecosystems.

Explore how PayFi builds an on-chain settlement network connecting stablecoin issuers, DeFi protocols, and payment merchants through a modular architecture. This article outlines its core mechanisms, technical framework, and representative application scenarios, analyzing how it enhances on-chain payment efficiency, reduces trading costs, and enables cross-chain liquidation, bridging real-world payments and the crypto ecosystem.

The article provides a detailed analysis of cold wallet working principles, various forms of cold wallets, and critical security considerations when purchasing and using them.

This article provides a detailed analysis of common attack methods targeting cryptocurrency users, including phishing, malware, and social engineering attacks. It also reveals how these attacks operate and spread through real-world case studies.

The article details the process of the hacker attack, reveals the controversial decision by Sui's validation nodes to collectively freeze funds, and discusses the impact of this decision on the decentralized concept of cryptocurrency.