Stellar Debuts Smart Contracts With Protocol 20 Update
Stellar has announced the introduction of smart contracts as part of its Protocol 20 update, passed by a validator vote on Feb. 20. The upgrade introduces Soroban, the new smart…
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ERC-2771 integration introduces address spoofing vulnerability — OpenZeppelin
The smart contract vulnerability arises after the integration of ERC-2771 and multicall standards. OpenZepplin identified 13 sets of vulnerable smart contracts.
Web3 firm detects major security flaw in common smart contracts
A security vulnerability potentially affecting hundreds of smart contracts that were pre-built using a commonly used open-source library has been reported by Web3 firm Thirdweb.
Fantom Foundation awards $1.7M bounty for preventing $170M drain
In the aftermath of Fantom’s $550,000 hack in October, a security researcher found that the attacker could have stolen as much as $170 million.
Why the service industry needs blockchain, explained
The service industry needs blockchain for enhanced security, transparency and efficiency in managing transactions, contracts and customer data.
EU backs Data Act with clause to shut off smart contracts
The Act, inclusive of a clause necessitating “kill switches” on smart contracts, only now needs approval from the European Council to pass into law.
Blockchain adoption continues unabated — Bloomberg analyst
Blockchain adoption has been "unabated" throughout bull and bear markets over the past years, says Bloomberg analyst Jamie Coutts.
Unibot contract $560K exploit crashes token price by more than 40%
Amid ongoing investigations from Unibot and blockchain investigators, Scopescan advised users to revoke the approvals for the exploited contract and move the funds to a new wallet.
Base network launches 8-week training course for blockchain developers
Base Bootcamp will offer students weekly meetings with a mentor, a dedicated Discord server, and access to Coinbase and Base engineers.
EtherHiding: Why hackers may prefer Binance’s BNB Smart Chain
According to cybersecurity analysts at 0xScope and CertiK, threat actors may prefer using BNB Smart Chain contracts because it’s cheaper and seen as having lower security than Ethereum.