In a surprising turn of events, the Multichain platform has witnessed a sudden halt in activity, sparking suspicions of a potential hack or rugpull rather than a planned migration. Alarming reports have emerged of multiple bridges being drained, indicating a possible breach in the system's security. However, there is a silver lining as it seems that there is no immediate need to revoke approvals.
https://etherscan.io/tx/0xde3eed5656263b85d43a89f1d2f6af8fde0d93e49f4642053164d773507323f8
The timeline of events paints a concerning picture:
4:21 PM UTC - First Suspicious Transaction: A transaction is sent, raising eyebrows regarding its nature and intent. Link to transaction
6:33 PM UTC - Draining of 30MM WBTC from Multichain Bridge: Disturbingly, a significant amount of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and other assets are withdrawn from the Multichain bridge. Link to transaction
7:06 PM UTC - PeckShield's Warning: Renowned blockchain security firm, PeckShield, tweets about the situation, further fueling concerns among the crypto community. Link to tweet
7:35 PM UTC - LayerZero Denies Involvement: LayerZero, a prominent blockchain infrastructure provider, confirms that they are not directly involved in the suspicious activities, adding another layer of uncertainty to the situation.
7:46 PM UTC - Drainage of Moonriver Bridge: The draining spree expands as the Multichain Moonriver bridge falls victim to the mysterious transactions. Link to transaction
8:05 PM UTC - Draining of Dogechain Bridge: The Multichain Dogechain bridge becomes the next target of the ongoing drainage, deepening concerns about the extent of the breach. Link to transaction
The series of events has left the cryptocurrency community on edge as they await further information about the motives behind these suspicious activities. The draining of multiple bridges suggests a coordinated effort to siphon funds from the Multichain ecosystem.
Despite the gravity of the situation, there is some relief in the fact that approvals do not require immediate revocation. However, it is crucial for users and stakeholders to exercise caution and closely monitor developments surrounding Multichain to safeguard their assets.
As investigations unfold, the Multichain team must work swiftly to identify the root cause of these incidents, enhance security measures, and provide transparent updates to regain the trust of their users and the wider cryptocurrency community.