Mixin Scrambles After $200M Hack, CEO Pitches Bond Tokens As Temporary Solution

Mixin Network founder Feng Xiaodong addressed the staggering $200-million hack at the decentralized wallet service provider.

Half of users assets would be protected, he explained. It remains unclear, however, what the fate is of the other half of the assets.

“No matter what your assets are — whether it's Bitcoin or Ethereum — we will ensure that half of it is unaffected,” Feng said in a live stream on Twitch.

“We’re trying to find a way to recover the compromised money, but that is very difficult," he added.

This revelation has intensified concerns among the platform's users, many of whom are still grappling with the magnitude of the breach.

This incident, coming just weeks before the much-anticipated Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets conference on Nov. 14, underscores the pressing challenges the digital asset industry faces. Such events emphasize the importance of robust security measures and the need for continuous dialogue on best practices in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

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Mixin is exploring the idea of issuing "bond tokens" for affected users. Users would claim these tokens and Mixin would commit to repurchasing them in the future.

In a bid to rebuild trust and enhance security, Mixin also plans to establish a new system dedicated to hosting user assets, signaling a proactive approach to prevent future breaches.

Hackers on Sep. 23 targeted the database of Mixin Network's cloud service provider, leading to substantial asset losses on the mainnet.

In the wake of the attack, Mixin has temporarily halted deposit and withdrawal services.

The company is collaborating with Google and blockchain security firm @SlowMist_Team to investigate the breach. Services will resume once vulnerabilities are identified and rectified. Notably, transfers remain unaffected during this period.

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