Security· ★★★★· bearish·

2026 patch for 2018 bug opened path to 4,000 BTC theft from Liquid

  • The 2026 patch fixed a 2018 bug
  • The fix itself became a vulnerability
  • 4,000 BTC were stolen from the Liquid exchange
Why it matters: The incident shows that security updates can themselves create critical holes, raising risks for custodial services.
Source: CriptoNoticias