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Initia halts blockchain after exploit reportedly drains over $2.6M

Cointelegraph·October 23, 2026·1 min read
Initia halts blockchain after exploit reportedly drains over $2.6M

Initia suspended its layer-1 network and rollups after security researchers identified unauthorized token minting and over $2.6 million in assets transferred to Ethereum. The exploit drained funds, prompting the halt to prevent further damage. The blockchain is now investigating the incident and working on recovery measures.

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