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Map Protocol’s MAPO Token Plunges 96% After Exploit Mints Quadrillion Tokens

Map Protocol’s MAPO Token Plunges 96% After Exploit Mints Quadrillion Tokens

According to Blockaid, attackers exploited the Butter Network cross-chain bridge to mint unauthorized MAPO tokens, worsening the market fallout after the breach and deepening concerns over bridge security.

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Fact Check
The claim is strongly supported by multiple verified sources. MAP Protocol's official posts confirm the bridge between MAPO ERC-20 and mainnet MAPO was paused following an exploit. PANewsLab corroborates the ~1,000 trillion MAPO minted figure and confirms ButterSwap was paused. BeInCrypto reports a slightly different framing (1 quadrillion = 1,000 trillion), which is consistent. The claim's core elements — the exploit on Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain, the minting of roughly 1,000 trillion MAPO, and the pausing of MAPO ERC-20 bridging and ButterSwap — are all confirmed by official and credible news sources. Minor discrepancies exist in the exact multiplier of tokens minted relative to circulating supply across sources, but these do not materially affect the claim's accuracy.
Summary

MAP Protocol’s MAPO token fell 96% after an exploit targeting the Butter Network cross-chain bridge allowed attackers to mint a massive amount of unauthorized tokens. According to blockchain security firm Blockaid, the attacker created quadrillion MAPO tokens. Earlier reporting described the minted amount as about 1,000 trillion MAPO, so the exact total remains inconsistently reported across sources. MAP Protocol and Butter Network paused MAPO ERC-20 bridging and ButterSwap during the investigation. The attacker was previously reported to have made about 52.2 ETH, or roughly $110,000, and the incident further underscored the security risks tied to cross-chain infrastructure.

Terms & Concepts
  • cross-chain bridge: A blockchain protocol that connects separate networks, enabling tokens or data to move between chains such as Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain.
  • MAPO: The native token of Map Protocol, which was heavily affected after unauthorized minting during the bridge exploit.
  • ERC-20: A common Ethereum token standard that sets rules for fungible token creation, transfers, and interoperability.