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How the Binance hack happened on-chain on Ethereum

Protos·October 30, 2026·1 min read
How the Binance hack happened on-chain on Ethereum

The Binance hack on Ethereum's on-chain used EIP-7702 to target at least one address, while regular transfers compromised other addresses. EIP-7702 allows delegation, potentially enabling attackers to exploit token approvals or permissions. The attack highlights the risks in Ethereum's evolving transaction standards and the importance of user vigilance in approving transactions.

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