{"id":65966,"date":"2026-01-09T09:54:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/truebit-protocol-hack-exposes-defi-security-risks-as-tru-token-collapses\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:54:29","slug":"truebit-protocol-hack-exposes-defi-security-risks-as-tru-token-collapses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/truebit-protocol-hack-exposes-defi-security-risks-as-tru-token-collapses\/","title":{"rendered":"Truebit protocol hack exposes DeFi security risks as TRU token collapses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/20260109_1339_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kegwtr5cfs2r7fvcnzm6yxrr-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/20260109_1339_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kegwtr5cfs2r7fvcnzm6yxrr-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/20260109_1339_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kegwtr5cfs2r7fvcnzm6yxrr-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/01\/20260109_1339_Image-Generation_simple_compose_01kegwtr5cfs2r7fvcnzm6yxrr-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"725\">The TRU token collapsed from $0.1659 to near zero, wiping out market value.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"725\">Liquidity on decentralised exchanges dried up following the exploit.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"725\">The attacker wallet was linked to a Sparkle protocol attack 12 days earlier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"725\">A serious security breach at Truebit Protocol has triggered one of the sharpest collapses seen in decentralised finance this year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"725\">The blockchain project, which focuses on verified computing, lost around $26.5 million after an attacker exploited a weakness in its smart contract system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"725\">The incident sent the protocol\u2019s native TRU token crashing to near zero and left liquidity across decentralised exchanges severely strained.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"725\">On-chain movements following the exploit show how quickly funds were siphoned away, highlighting ongoing risks around smart contract design and monitoring across the DeFi sector.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"755\">How the exploit unfolded<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1136\">The breach was first <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PeckShieldAlert\/status\/2009450865942552926\">flagged by blockchain security firm <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">PeckShield<\/span><\/span><\/a>, which detected a series of suspicious transactions on the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ethereum<\/span><\/span> network.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1136\">Analysis showed that the attacker drained nearly 8,500 ETH from Truebit Protocol.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1136\">At the time of the exploit, the stolen cryptocurrency was valued at about $26.5 million.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1587\">On-chain data indicates that the funds were quickly split and transferred to two separate wallet addresses, identified as 0x2735\u2026cE850a and 0xD12f\u2026031a60.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1587\">Dividing funds in this way is a commonly used technique to complicate tracking and reduce the chances of recovery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1587\">PeckShield\u2019s preliminary findings suggest the exploit targeted a flaw within the protocol\u2019s contract structure, although a detailed technical breakdown has not yet been published.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1627\">Token collapse and liquidity shock<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1859\">The market impact was immediate. Truebit\u2019s native TRU token suffered a near-total collapse, falling from a daily high of $0.1659 to a low of $0.000000018.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1859\">The move effectively erased the token\u2019s market capitalisation within hours.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2210\">Liquidity across decentralised exchanges also dried up rapidly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2210\">With pools depleted and confidence shaken, many token holders were unable to exit positions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2210\">The episode underlined how tightly token valuations are linked to protocol security, particularly for smaller DeFi projects where confidence can evaporate quickly once an exploit is confirmed.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2255\">Protocol response and containment steps<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2479\">After the breach, Truebit Protocol <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Truebitprotocol\/status\/2009328032813850839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2009328032813850839%7Ctwgr%5E354f3143faf36ab870179017fa3fa9e8619344c6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoinpedia.org%2Fnews%2Ftruebit-protocol-suffered-a-26-5-million-hack-as-the-tru-token-crashed-100%2F\">issued an official update<\/a> acknowledging the incident.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2479\">The team confirmed that a specific smart contract had been compromised and warned users not to interact with it until further notice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2790\">The protocol stated that it is working alongside law enforcement authorities and taking steps to limit further damage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2790\">Users were also advised to rely only on official communication channels for updates as investigations continue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2790\">No timeline has yet been shared for remediation or potential recovery efforts.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2823\">Link to earlier DeFi attack<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"3191\">PeckShield further reported that the wallet involved in the Truebit exploit had been connected to a separate attack on the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sp<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">arkle<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\"> protocol<\/span><\/span> roughly 12 days earlier.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"3191\">In that case, the attacker acquired tokens and later routed funds through <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">To<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">rnado<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\"> Cash<\/span><\/span>, a privacy service often used to obscure transaction trails.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3466\">The repeated use of similar techniques points to an experienced exploiter actively scanning for vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3466\">The connection has raised broader concerns across the DeFi ecosystem, where a series of linked attacks can amplify risk perception beyond the affected projects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/truebit-protocol-hack-exposes-defi-security-risks-as-tru-token-collapses\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) The TRU token collapsed from $0.1659 to near zero, wiping out market value. Liquidity on decentralised exchanges dried up following the exploit. The attacker wallet was linked to a Sparkle protocol attack 12 days earlier. 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