Prisma Finance, a decentralized borrowing protocol, encounters a $540,000 jeopardy as a hacker presses the team for identification. Despite efforts to recover from a recent $11.6 million exploit, the protocol still grapples with unresolved accounts.
Prisma Finance Hit by Hack Losing $500,000, Hacker Demands Public Apology and Identity Verification Before Returning Funds
Following a recent multimillion-dollar exploit, Prisma Finance discloses vulnerabilities in its MigrateTroveZap contracts. The protocol aims to secure user funds, yet 14 accounts remain exposed, risking over half a million dollars.
In response to the exploit, the hacker, self-identified as a "white hat," demands public accountability. The hacker insists on a team apology and identification, delaying fund restitution until these conditions are met.
Prisma Finance Outlines Recovery Strategy Focused on User Safety Amid Post-Hack Challenges
Despite the ordeal, Prisma Finance outlines a recovery strategy, prioritizing user safety. Plans include protocol unpausing and fund retrieval, coupled with enhanced security measures.
As the dispute escalates, Prisma questions the hacker's sincerity, noting the lack of returned funds. Meanwhile, blockchain security firms observe fund conversion to Ether, further complicating the situation.
The exploit tarnishes Prisma Finance's reputation and erodes user trust, resulting in a significant decline in locked value on its protocol.