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OM token crashes 18.5% as MANTRA blockchain hal...

Pluang • August 21, 2026

MANTRA Chain suspended its network on August 21 to investigate an unidentified incident, freezing all transactions and preventing asset transfers across its Layer 1 blockchain focused on real-world assets (RWA). The halt affects validators, public en...

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MANTRA Token Plummets 18% After Blockchain Exploit Halts Network The MANTRA (OM) token fell 18.5% to a record low of $0.004126 following a software exploit that halted the MANTRA Chain. The network ceased block production and froze all transactions, deposits, and withdrawals as developers investigated the incident. The exploit targeted a vulnerability in an external software dependency, with the team working on a patch. Trading volume surged nearly 600% to $24 million amid the disruption. Validators remain offline while the team assesses the situation and coordinates a fix. The full impact of the exploit and whether funds were stolen is still under investigation. This incident adds to the challenges faced by MANTRA, which has seen significant market value loss in the past year. 9 sources 66

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