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Ravencoin consensus vulnerability sinks RVN 19% as exchanges halt transfers

The Cryptonomist·August 11, 2026·1 min read
Ravencoin consensus vulnerability sinks RVN 19% as exchanges halt transfers

A consensus vulnerability in Ravencoin's mining validation code caused RVN to drop 19% in a single trading session. Two major exchanges halted transfers in response. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 11, 2026, but the underlying issue had been present earlier. The network is now undergoing a multi-day cleanup effort to address the flaw.

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