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Security Incident · Optimism Ecosystem

Clipper DEX Contract Vulnerability: $457.88K Reported Loss

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Incident Overview

According to Clipper's post-mortem, on December 1, 2024, an attacker exploited a vulnerability in a smart contract used by Clipper, manipulating the single-asset deposit and withdrawal feature. This manipulation affected the liquidity pools on the Optimism and Base networks, causing an imbalance that allowed the attacker to withdraw more assets than they had deposited. The attack resulted in a loss of approximately $457,878.

Sources & References

Original incident referencehttps://blog.clipper.exchange/clipper-dec-24-exploit-post-mortem/ (opens in a new tab)

This record presents information attributed to the linked sources. Incident dates describe the original event, not a new report. Reported loss figures reflect the source record and are not current market valuations.

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