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OpenEden Restores Domain Access After DNS Hijack Incident

OpenEden announced on February 19 that it has regained full DNS control after unauthorized changes, confirming secure reserves verifiable through Chainlink Proof of Reserve.

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Summary

OpenEden disclosed on February 19 that it has fully restored DNS control over its primary and subdomains following an incident involving unauthorized DNS record modifications. The company stated that smart contracts, internal systems, and reserves were unaffected, with reserves verifiable via Chainlink Proof of Reserve. This restoration marks the resumption of normal operations and reinforces that all assets remain secure, with no impact on the platform’s tokenized RWA services.

Terms & Concepts
  • DNS hijack: A cyberattack where domain name settings are manipulated to redirect traffic from the intended server to a malicious one.
  • Smart contract: Self-executing blockchain code that automatically enforces agreed-upon terms without intermediaries.
  • Chainlink Proof of Reserve: A blockchain-based verification service that confirms whether a financial reserve is fully backed by on-chain data.