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DeFi Protocol Removes Website and Social Media

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Last updated: 2024/09/16 at 12:52 PM
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BaseBros Fi, a decentralized finance (DeFi) yield optimization protocol operating on the Base blockchain, has recently disappeared, leaving users without access to their investments. The project exploited an unaudited smart contract, allowing the operators to drain users’ funds by withdrawing assets from the “Strategy Contract.” Approximately $130,000 worth of stolen funds was funneled through Tornado Cash, a crypto-mixing service, to obfuscate the transaction origins. The sudden disappearance of BaseBros shocked its 2,000 followers on X and over 3,300 members on Telegram, as the project had actively promoted high returns on the Base blockchain.

Chain Audits, an auditing firm that had previously inspected parts of BaseBros’ operation, revealed that while four contracts had passed inspection, the critical Vault contract involved in the theft had not been audited. The unaudited Vault contract contained a hidden backdoor that allowed BaseBros to manipulate the system and transfer user funds out of the platform. The mislabeling of contracts initially led to confusion, as some believed that the Seamless protocol on the Base blockchain had also been compromised. However, further investigation confirmed that only BaseBros had suffered a breach, while Seamless remained unaffected.

Blockchain security firms such as Cyvers tracked the movement of the stolen assets, revealing that the funds were bridged to the Ethereum network before being funneled into Tornado Cash. This incident serves as a reminder to users, especially those new to decentralized finance, of the risks associated with investing in crypto. Despite the lure of high returns, investors must exercise caution when engaging with DeFi projects, particularly those without completed and verified audits. Rug pulls and scams are not new in the crypto space, with millions lost to malicious individuals through various scams and thefts.

Rug pulls, which involve projects disappearing with investors’ funds, are common on open blockchains like Solana. Last year, these scams resulted in over $765 million in losses. Hackers also target crypto exchanges, with multi-million-dollar attacks continuing in 2024. Chainalysis reports a rise in hacking attacks, with the total value of stolen cryptocurrencies reaching $1.58 billion by mid-2024. Countries like Japan, once prominent in the crypto world, have been impacted by high-profile breaches that eroded investor confidence. Exchanges are combating security challenges by collaborating with law enforcement, sharing data, and implementing advanced security measures to protect users’ funds.

Although rug pulls and crypto scams are prevalent in the industry, users can protect themselves by conducting thorough research, only investing in projects with verified audits, and being cautious of promises of high returns. Security firms continue to track fraudulent activities and provide insights to help users navigate the complex world of decentralized finance. By staying informed and adopting best practices in crypto investing, users can minimize the risks associated with potential scams and thefts in the digital asset space.

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