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Pluang • May 27, 2026

Stake DAO is facing an active exploit on the Arbitrum network after an attacker used a compromised deployer key to mint 5.4 trillion vsdCRV tokens, a wrapped governance token. These tokens are being swapped for ETH in real time, draining liquidity po...

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StakeDAO Exploit: 5.4 Trillion vsdCRV Minted via Compromised Private Key On May 27, 2026, a hacker exploited StakeDAO by compromising its deployer private key, minting over 5.4 trillion vsdCRV tokens on Arbitrum. The attacker swapped a portion of these tokens for approximately $91,000 worth of ETH. StakeDAO, a DeFi protocol, has advised users to cease interactions with vsdCRV immediately. The exploit leveraged a manipulated cross-chain messaging system, allowing the attacker to issue mint commands by replacing the legitimate authorized address. This incident is part of a troubling trend in DeFi exploits, with significant financial losses reported across multiple protocols. StakeDAO's governance token, SDT, saw a 6.6% drop in value following the incident. The exploit's impact extended to Curve Finance, prompting warnings for users with deposits in affected markets. The situation remains ongoing as StakeDAO works on remediation. 6 sources 68

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