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IoTeX Launches Compensation Portal for Cross-Chain Bridge Security Incident

IoTeX Launches Compensation Portal for Cross-Chain Bridge Security Incident

First seen 23 Mar 2026, 09:02 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 24, 2026 at 08:45 UTC
  • •IoTeX has opened a claims portal for 100% compensation of losses from a security incident.
  • •The incident resulted in an estimated loss of approximately $4.4 million due to compromised private keys.
  • •The attacker minted 410 million CIOTX tokens, with most being neutralized through various network upgrades.

On March 23, 2026, IoTeX announced the opening of a compensation application portal for users affected by a cross-chain bridge security incident that occurred on February 21, 2026. The IoTeX Foundation will provide 100% compensation for the losses incurred, which have been reported to be approximately $4.4 million. The incident involved the compromise of IoTeX's private keys, leading to the minting of 410 million CIOTX tokens, of which 99.5% were neutralized. The attacker converted $4.4 million in reserve assets into 2,183 ETH and subsequently swapped them for 66.78 BTC through THORChain. While initial estimates suggested losses of around $4.3 million, IoTeX's official statement indicated on-chain attack losses of roughly $2 million. Affected users can now submit claims via the official portal.

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2026-02-21
Cross-chain bridge security incident occurred.
2026-03-23
IoTeX opens compensation application portal for affected users.

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