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.

GateToken (GT) is the native asset and core value carrier of the Gate ecosystem. It not only supports the rights and interests system of the centralized exchange but also serves as the Gas payment token for GateChain. Acting as a strategic bridge connecting CeFi and DeFi, GT secures the network through a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism and provides users with multiple utility credentials, including cross-chain resource scheduling, ecological governance voting, and priority participation in the Launchpad.

GT (GateToken) and BNB represent two core logics in the evolution of platform tokens: the former emphasizes "on-chain asset security and underlying infrastructure," while the latter is dedicated to "high-performance transactions and full-stack ecological expansion."

Cardano is a public blockchain network centered on smart contracts, utilizing a layered architecture and a Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism. It aims to provide a more secure and scalable underlying support for decentralized applications and financial infrastructure. Its consensus mechanism, Ouroboros, enhances network security and energy efficiency through mathematical modeling and formal verification design. ADA, Cardano's native token, serves as both the settlement currency for network transactions and a key tool for staking and governance. Through decentralized stake pools and incentive mechanisms, network participants collectively maintain system operations and security, enabling Cardano to operate continuously without centralized control.

The primary difference between Cardano and Ethereum lies in their ledger models and development philosophies. Cardano adopts the Extended UTXO (EUTXO) model derived from Bitcoin and emphasizes formal verification and academic rigor. Ethereum, by contrast, uses an account-based model and, as a pioneer of smart contracts, prioritizes rapid ecosystem iteration and broad compatibility.

Security researchers have identified that hackers are exploiting "search poisoning" to manipulate Bing AI search results, steering users toward downloading a fake OpenClaw application embedded with infostealer malware, leading to the theft of crypto assets and sensitive information. This article examines the attack methodology, technical specifics, and the broader implications for the industry.

A user on CoW Swap exchanged roughly $50.43 million in aEthUSDT for AAVE. Because slippage exceeded 99%, the user ended up with only about $36,000 in assets, sparking widespread market concern. This article examines Aave's collateral swap mechanism, transaction routing challenges, and associated DeFi risks.

Resolv's USR stablecoin experienced a significant security breach, allowing an attacker to mint 80 million uncollateralized tokens and liquidate roughly $25 million, which caused a substantial price depeg. This article offers an in-depth examination of the incident, the attack method, and the inherent risks of DeFi stablecoins.

This article will use Optimism's fraud proof solution as a reference to analyze its approach based on the MIPS virtual machine and interactive fraud proofs, as well as the main idea behind ZK-based fraud proofs.

Gate Research report indicates: In February 2025, the Web3 industry experienced 15 security incidents with total losses of $1.676 billion—a significant increase from the previous month. These incidents primarily involved contract vulnerabilities and account hacks, accounting for 53.3% of total losses in the crypto industry. Most losses occurred on the BSC blockchain. Major incidents included the Bybit exchange wallet theft, Infini's lack of strict permission controls, and ionic falling victim to a social engineering attack.

This article explores the impact of the recent hack on Aave, Ethena, and USDe, analyzes how DeFi systems responded to the event, and examines whether Proof of Reserves could prevent over $20 million in liquidations.

This article explores OP_VAULT, a Bitcoin feature designed to enhance security by safeguarding funds from loss or unauthorized access. As Bitcoin adoption grows, OP_VAULT introduces "covenants," which let users establish predetermined guidelines for how their cryptocurrency can be used. This feature adds both security and flexibility for protecting digital assets.

The cryptocurrency industry is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis, marked by frequent and devastating hacker attacks that have eroded trust in the industry. This article examines recent high-profile hacking incidents, such as the $1.46 billion theft from Bybit, along with historical cases, to uncover the various factors driving these attacks, including technical flaws, human vulnerabilities, economic incentives, and regulatory gaps.

In this decentralized digital world, everyone is responsible for safeguarding their own assets and acting as the first line of defense against risks. We can’t rely on others, but we can rely on rules and common sense. Always remember: Never share your mnemonic phrase.

We can't just shift to a world where only web3 exists without sharing anything. No, we still need to share, but only what's necessary.