# Cross-chain Articoli collegati

Il Centro Notizie HTX fornisce gli articoli più recenti e le analisi più approfondite su "Cross-chain", coprendo tendenze di mercato, aggiornamenti sui progetti, sviluppi tecnologici e politiche normative nel settore crypto.

Following the KelpDAO Hack: $40 Billion in Assets Flee LayerZero, Chainlink Emerges as the Primary 'Beneficiary'

Following a major security breach in April where KelpDAO's bridge using LayerZero was attacked for approximately $292 million, a significant shift is underway in the cross-chain infrastructure landscape. An estimated $40 billion in assets is in the process of migrating or has already migrated from LayerZero to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The attack exploited a single-point-of-failure vulnerability due to KelpDAO's 1-of-1 validator configuration within the LayerZero network. Attackers corrupted RPC nodes and used DDoS attacks to force the system to rely on compromised nodes, allowing fraudulent messages. While LayerZero acknowledged a serious error in allowing its validator network to service high-value transactions with such a configuration, the incident highlighted critical security risks. This triggered a rapid migration wave. Starting with KelpDAO on May 6th, several major protocols—including Solv Protocol, Re, Tydro, Kraken, and Lombard—announced switching their cross-chain infrastructure exclusively to Chainlink CCIP. The combined value of these migrations is estimated to be around $40 billion. This movement followed earlier major adoptions by Coinbase (in late 2025) and Circle (in early 2024). Market sentiment reflected this shift, with LINK's price showing relative stability while ZRO (LayerZero's token) declined significantly. Data indicates a net outflow of approximately $20.1 billion from the LayerZero network over 30 days. The migration is largely driven by perceived security differences. Chainlink CCIP employs a decentralized oracle network as its default consensus layer, featuring multiple independent node operators, a separate Risk Management Network, and built-in safeguards like rate limits. In contrast, LayerZero's highly modular architecture offers flexibility but places more responsibility on application developers to configure security settings, a risk underscored by the KelpDAO incident. LayerZero has since apologized for its communication handling post-attack and stated the protocol itself was not compromised, but rather its Labs DVN's internal RPC was poisoned. An official post-mortem report with external security partners is forthcoming.

marsbitIeri 08:10

Following the KelpDAO Hack: $40 Billion in Assets Flee LayerZero, Chainlink Emerges as the Primary 'Beneficiary'

marsbitIeri 08:10

Deconstructing the Real Risks of DeFi Lending: Annual Loss Rate Only 0.03%

Deconstructing the true risks of DeFi lending reveals an annual loss rate of only 0.03% from hacks and exploits. Analysis of DeFi Llama data (excluding cross-chain bridge incidents) for EVM and Solana lending protocols shows that despite high historical attack frequency due to concentrated assets, the sector's security has matured significantly. Over the past year, non-cross-chain lending on these chains saw gross losses of $309M, with net losses after recoveries at $301M. Against a daily average TVL of $99.6B, this translates to a minimal annualized loss rate of approximately 0.03%. The Euler Finance case in 2023, where $197M was fully recovered, exemplifies improving asset recovery capabilities, which now account for roughly 20% of losses in this sector. Loss events follow a log-normal distribution: most are small-scale, with catastrophic losses being rare outliers. This pattern, combined with the massive scale of the total lending market, means single incidents rarely impact the broader ecosystem. It underscores the effectiveness of portfolio diversification and provides a basis for sustainable insurance models. The data indicates DeFi lending has entered a mature phase where risks are quantifiable, categorized, and manageable. The actual financial loss relative to the total capital deployed is extremely low, challenging prevailing narratives of systemic risk.

marsbitIeri 02:15

Deconstructing the Real Risks of DeFi Lending: Annual Loss Rate Only 0.03%

marsbitIeri 02:15

Why Zcash Is Back in the Game

The article, an update from ZODL founder Josh Swihart, outlines Zcash's evolution from a "privacy coin" into a broader financial privacy infrastructure. Its core mission is to build a parallel financial system free from mass surveillance, enabling users to privately hold and spend ZEC anywhere. The strategy emphasizes focus: building essential protocol and product (Zodl wallet) capabilities in-house, accelerating development by integrating with external products/chains (e.g., NEAR Intents for swaps), and rejecting non-essential "side quests." Recent progress includes the Zodl iOS 3.4.0 release, updates to Swift/Android SDKs, and testing of in-wallet Coinholder Polling for governance. The Zcash Core team is working on shortening block times, fixing shielding issues, and advancing the Zallet alpha wallet. Upcoming features for Zodl include automatic server switching and multi-currency conversion. The piece highlights a shift towards holistic user adoption, connecting financial privacy, wallet experience, cross-chain utility, and community governance. It concludes with updates on an upcoming ZODL Summit, new team hires, grant applications, and recent positive media coverage, asserting that focused execution is paving the road to a private financial future for billions.

marsbit2 giorni fa 04:49

Why Zcash Is Back in the Game

marsbit2 giorni fa 04:49

$10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers Security Fears Across DeFi

Blockchain tracker Arkham Intelligence has identified wallets linked to a THORChain exploit, holding approximately $3 million in Bitcoin and 216 ETH. On-chain investigator ZachXBT first reported the suspicious activity, estimating total losses now exceed $10 million. The attackers moved assets like USDT, USDC, and wrapped Bitcoin across multiple chains before converting to ETH. The cross-chain trading protocol was hit simultaneously on Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base. Security firm PeckShield confirmed the breach. Following the news, THORChain's native token RUNE dropped nearly 14%. The project's team had not issued a public statement at the time of reporting, increasing market anxiety. This incident highlights the recurring vulnerability of cross-chain infrastructure in DeFi, where complex code can create significant security risks. The stolen funds remain in the identified wallets for now.

bitcoinist05/17 07:32

$10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers Security Fears Across DeFi

bitcoinist05/17 07:32

Early Pricing Models Suggest Ozak AI Could Deliver Returns Exceeding 1,000% if AI-Driven Tokens Regain Momentum in 2026

Early pricing models suggest that Ozak AI's token, OZ, could achieve returns exceeding 1,000%, with projections as high as 30,000% (a 300x gain) by 2026 if AI-driven tokens regain market momentum. Initial estimates forecast returns between 71x and 300x upon and shortly after public listing, potentially raising the token's value from $0.014 to $7.2. This optimistic outlook is supported by internal factors like cross-chain functionality and token utility for governance and staking, as well as external strategic partnerships with entities like Meganet, which aim to enhance real-time financial insights and ecosystem growth.

TheNewsCrypto05/14 11:43

Early Pricing Models Suggest Ozak AI Could Deliver Returns Exceeding 1,000% if AI-Driven Tokens Regain Momentum in 2026

TheNewsCrypto05/14 11:43

DeFi Falls into the Most Dangerous Prisoner's Dilemma in History

ChainCatcher author Gu Yu analyzes the severe fallout from the Kelp DAO exploit, which has triggered a crisis of confidence across the DeFi ecosystem, implicating major projects like Aave, LayerZero, and Arbitrum. The attack, attributed to the Lazarus Group, exploited a single-validator (1/1) configuration in LayerZero’s decentralized verification network (DVN), leading to over $40M in losses. LayerZero’s official report claimed its protocol “operated as expected” and deflected blame onto Kelp DAO’s configuration choices, sparking backlash from developers and researchers who criticized its avoidance of responsibility. Meanwhile, Arbitrum’s security committee intervened by using a privileged transaction to freeze and recover ~30,766 ETH ($71M) from the hacker’s address—a move praised for pragmatism but criticized for undermining Layer2 decentralization ideals. The incident has intensified debates on cross-chain bridge security, Layer2 centralization risks, and the tension between practical security measures and decentralized principles. With Aave facing ~$200M in bad debt and no clear compensation plan from Kelp DAO or LayerZero, the situation reflects a dangerous “prisoner’s dilemma” where key players prioritize self-interest over collective trust, threatening foundational DeFi narratives.

marsbit04/21 12:41

DeFi Falls into the Most Dangerous Prisoner's Dilemma in History

marsbit04/21 12:41

LayerZero Breaks Silence On $290 Million KelpDAO Crypto Exploit

LayerZero has addressed the $290 million exploit affecting KelpDAO's rsETH, asserting it was not a protocol failure but a result of KelpDAO's decision to use a single-DVN (Decentralized Verifier Network) configuration. The company claims the attack was isolated to this specific setup and confirms no contagion risk to other assets or applications. Preliminary analysis suggests the attack was executed by a sophisticated state actor, likely North Korea's Lazarus Group. The method involved poisoning RPC infrastructure used by the LayerZero Labs DVN, swapping binaries on compromised nodes, and using DDoS attacks to force traffic to the malicious infrastructure. However, LayerZero states its least-privilege principles prevented a direct compromise. The exploit was only possible due to KelpDAO's 1-of-1 verifier setup, which contradicts LayerZero's recommended multi-DVN redundancy model. A properly configured system with multiple independent DVNs would have prevented the attack. LayerZero has deprecated affected nodes, restored its DVN, and will no longer support 1/1 configurations. Aave has frozen rsETH and WETH reserves on its platforms as a precaution while confirming rsETH on Ethereum mainnet remains fully backed.

bitcoinist04/20 15:01

LayerZero Breaks Silence On $290 Million KelpDAO Crypto Exploit

bitcoinist04/20 15:01

Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet to Eliminate Third-Party Dependencies

Ramp Network has launched its own multichain, self-custodial wallet designed to eliminate the need for third-party providers in core crypto actions like buying, swapping, and cashing out. This fragmentation has been a long-standing limitation of self-custody, forcing users to repeatedly verify identities and use multiple interfaces. The new wallet integrates Ramp's existing on-ramp, off-ramp, and cross-chain infrastructure into a single application, allowing users to manage assets across multiple chains—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Solana—with one account and a single identity verification. All assets remain in user control through a passkey-secured, self-custodial setup. Initially available globally except in the EU, the wallet marks the first step in Ramp's broader multichain strategy to simplify self-custody while preserving user ownership.

TheNewsCrypto04/17 14:06

Ramp Network Launches Multichain Wallet to Eliminate Third-Party Dependencies

TheNewsCrypto04/17 14:06

This Ripple-Ethereum Crossover Could Usher In A New Era Of Trading

Ripple has issued 9.9 million RLUSD on the Ethereum network, expanding its stablecoin presence across blockchains. This demand-driven issuance, managed through Ripple’s Treasury smart contracts, is backed 1:1 by US dollar reserves. The move follows a recent burn of over $230 million RLUSD, highlighting its responsive supply mechanism. RLUSD’s integration with Ethereum enables it to act as a bridge asset, facilitating liquidity between ecosystems and improving efficiency in decentralized finance and trading platforms. Its listing on Bitrue with tokenized gold pairs further extends its utility. This development supports faster, more connected, and adaptive cross-chain trading environments.

bitcoinist04/10 21:32

This Ripple-Ethereum Crossover Could Usher In A New Era Of Trading

bitcoinist04/10 21:32

Caldera Launches Metalayer Token Launcher

Caldera has officially launched the Metalayer Token Launcher, the first no-code solution for cross-chain token deployment. This tool enables projects to quickly create and deploy MetaTokens without the need for coding or smart contract development, significantly lowering the technical barriers to launching on-chain economic systems and issuing assets. The platform simplifies the token issuance process: users only need to set the token name, total supply, and a Treasury wallet address to create and deploy a token within minutes. In its initial phase, Metalayer Token Launcher supports both Arbitrum and Ethereum, with near real-time cross-chain bridging between the two. Each token created will have its own dedicated bridge page, making cross-chain transfers more efficient and cost-effective. Metalayer’s core mission is to productize and modularize on-chain economic infrastructure, allowing projects to launch token systems and economic models more quickly and affordably. The platform plans to expand support to more blockchain networks in the future, further enhancing cross-chain asset issuance and circulation. With this launch, Caldera continues to strengthen the Metalayer ecosystem, making token creation, cross-chain movement, and economic system setup simpler and more efficient.

marsbit04/08 14:09

Caldera Launches Metalayer Token Launcher

marsbit04/08 14:09

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