Hacker mints 1B fake DOT in Hyperbridge exploit: What it means

A major security incident has shaken confidence around Polkadot’s cross-chain ecosystem after attackers managed to exploit a ...
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Ethereum-based Polkadot token exploit sees 1B tokens minted in Hyperbridge attack

An attacker minted 1 billion Polkadot tokens and sold them for $237,000 on Monday, using a bridged DOT hack on Ethereum. ・A weakness in a Hyperbridge gateway contract allowed an attacker to gain admin ...
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Polkadot Ethereum Bridge Hit by Exploit as Attackers Mint and Dump 1 Billion Unauthorized DOT Tokens

On April 13, 2026, the bridge that is responsible for facilitating Polkadot’s DOT token transfers to Ethereum (ETH) was compromised.
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Hyperbridge exploit mints 1B DOT – Why impact stayed limited

A security breach involving Hyperbridge, a cross-chain bridge that facilitates transfers of Polkadot’s DOT token to Ethereum, sent shockwaves through the market on Monday, the 13th of April. On-chain ...