MakinaFi Flags Security Breach in DUSD Curve Pool, $5.1M USDC Lost

Makina reports an Ethereum-based hack affecting its DUSD/USDC Curve pool, with $5.1M lost and remediation steps underway as clues to hacker’s identity emerge.

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Summary

On Jan. 21, Makina reported that a hack on the Ethereum network caused a $5,107,871 USDC loss in the Curve DUSD/USDC pool. Only liquidity providers in that pool were impacted. Makina stated it has clues about the hacker’s identity and is advising affected users to withdraw single-sided into DUSD. Redemption functions are being reactivated as part of recovery measures.

Terms & Concepts
  • Curve pool: A decentralized liquidity pool on Curve Finance, designed for efficient stablecoin trading.
  • USDC: A U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle, widely used for payments and trading.
  • Ethereum: A decentralized blockchain supporting smart contracts and decentralized applications.