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XRP Bug Could Have Let Hackers Mint Billions
Original: XRP Bug Could Have Let Hackers Print Billions in Crypto Out of Thin Air https:// lemmy.world/post/53015931
A serious bug in the XRP Ledger reportedly could have allowed attackers to create billions of dollars' worth of XRP from nothing. The flaw drew attention across crypto communities, with users debating how it went unnoticed and whether Ripple's code review practices are adequate. No exploitation has been confirmed, but the episode has renewed concerns about security across major blockchain networks.
Why now: News of a critical vulnerability in a major cryptocurrency raises fresh fears about blockchain security and market risk.
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- XRP Bug Could Have Let Hackers Print Billions in Crypto Out of Thin Air https:// lemmy.world/post/53015931 · return2ozma@lemmy.world · 3
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