Polkadot
Polkadot Jumps 10% as Exploit Fears Fade, Supply Cap Boosts Demand
Polkadot rebounded sharply, rising about 10% on April 16, as concerns over a recent bridge exploit eased and investors refocused on the network's updated tokenomics.
Crypto market splits as RaveDAO soars 200% while Polkadot, Zcash slide
RaveDAO jumps over 200% while Polkadot, Zcash and Dash slide, underscoring how idiosyncratic token stories now dominate a crypto market still digesting macro shocks and regulatory risk. RaveDAO (RAVE) is the standout mover in today's crypto session, jumping 207.
Crypto Hacker Mints $1.1 Billion in Polkadot via Ethereum Bridge, But Can Only Cash Out $237K
A hacker exploited a Polkadot bridge, minting $1.1 billion worth of DOT tokens before making a tiny fraction of that tally by selling it.
Polkadot Hyperbridge April Fools' joke comes true as over 1 Billion fake DOT tokens were minted on Ethereum
Hyperbridge, a decentralized bridge connecting the Polkadot ecosystem to the Ethereum network, suffered a major security breach that allowed an attacker to mint 1 billion unauthorized DOT tokens. However, the hacker's potential multimillion-dollar payday was drastically cut short to around $240,000 as there simply was not enough liquidity to cash out the fabricated assets.
Hyperbridge Vulnerability Enables Minting of 1B Bridged DOT in $237K Polkadot Exploit
An attacker exploited Hyperbridge's contract and minted 1 billion bridged DOT tokens on Ethereum, obtaining approximately $237,000. Security firm CertiK explained that the attacker forged a message to seize administrative control of the token contract on Ethereum before selling the funds.
Hyperbridge exploit mints 1 billion fake DOT on Ethereum, nets just $237K
Polkadot-Ethereum Hyperbridge exploit mints 1B fake DOT, but thin liquidity limits attacker haul to about $237K while exposing deep cross-chain verification flaws.
Polkadot Ethereum Bridge Hit by Exploit as Attackers Mint and Dump 1 Billion Unauthorized DOT Tokens
On April 13, 2026, the bridge facilitating Polkadot's DOT token transfers to Ethereum was compromised. Unauthorized actors have allegedly exploited administrative privileges in the bridge's smart contract on the Ethereum network, enabling the creation of 1 billion unbacked DOT tokens.
A Hacker Just Minted 1 Billion Dot Crypto Tokens Through Polkadot Bridge
A Hyperbridge exploit minted 1 billion DOT on Ethereum, crashing DOT price 7% in minutes. Here's what the technical breakdown means for Polkadot's price prediction and what traders are watching next.
Attacker Mints $1 Billion in Fake Polkadot Tokens on Ethereum but Steals Only $250,000
An attacker minted $1 billion in fraudulent Polkadot tokens on Ethereum but extracted just $250,000 before liquidity dried up.
Hyperbridge exploit mints 1B DOT – Why impact stayed limited
Hyperbridge exploit on Polkadot triggers $240K loss after admin takeover.
Hyperbridge attacker mints 1B bridged Polkadot tokens in $237K exploit
A Hyperbridge exploit let an attacker mint 1 billion bridged Polkadot tokens on Ethereum and cash out about $237,000, reviving debate over bridge security.
Hyperbridge Exploit: Fake Polkadot $DOT Minting Triggers $20M Flash Crash
Polkadot (DOT) price dropped 5% in minutes following a Hyperbridge exploit where an attacker minted 1 billion fake DOT on Ethereum, causing $20M in market cap loss.
