Banana Gun Telegram Bot Allegedly Hacked, 563 ETH Stolen
NAIROBI (CoinChapter.com)—Reports are surfacing that wallets connected to Banana Gun, a popular trading bot on Telegram, may have been compromised. Multiple users are claiming their funds have been drained, and the Banana Gun team has confirmed that they’ve taken the bot offline for investigation.
563 ETH Drained in Ongoing Banana Gun Wallet Exploit
The crypto community has reported the theft of 563 ETH (approximately $1.4 million) from 36 wallets on Ethereum’s mainnet. Yannickcrypto.eth, a prominent community member, flagged the issue on X, warning of the exploit. “There are already 36 victims with almost 563 ETH stolen,” he posted.
Hacked Wallets List. Source: X
Despite the large amount stolen, some users believe the bot itself may not be compromised. The relatively small number of affected wallets suggests the possibility of a targeted attack rather than a full-scale breach of Banana Gun’s platform. In response, the team took the bot offline and is actively investigating the issue.
While the team has acknowledged the problem, they have yet to release an official statement detailing the full extent of the situation.
SOL Network Users Also at Risk?
Unconfirmed reports suggest that wallets connected to Banana Gun on the Solana (SOL) network could also be at risk. Although the exact threat remains unclear, users’ growing concern has led to increased caution and fund withdrawals.
Growth in Banana Gun bot usage over time. Source: Dune
According to Dune Analytics, the Banana bot has processed over $6 billion in trading volume across nearly 272,000 users. The platform, however, has faced issues in the past.
Last year, the platform experienced a problematic launch of its revenue-sharing Banana token. A bug in the smart contract caused delays, raising concerns about the platform’s security and stability. Despite these setbacks, Banana Gun remains a prominent tool in the Telegram-based trading ecosystem.
As the investigation continues, users remain on high alert, with many opting to withdraw their funds as a precaution.
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