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The $1.5B Bybit Hack, Crypto’s Largest Hack Ever

The $1.5B Bybit Hack, Crypto’s Largest Hack Ever

Update: 2025-02-27
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Today we're discussing the $1.5B Bybit hack and diving deep onchain.

 

 In this episode we're discussing:

  • Cryptos history of hacks
  • Exchange hack mechanics 
  • Solving hardware wallets/Safe UI
  • Multisig partners verification processes
  • Bybit outflows
  • Bybit comms response strategy
  • DeFi/Ethena impact
  • Oracle execution 
  • Bybit’s crisis response 
  • Tracing the hackers
  • Valuable insights from the hack

And much more—enjoy!
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 This is a developing news story, here are relevant links to updates:

  1. https://x.com/benbybit/status/1894768736084885929
  2. https://x.com/pcaversaccio/status/1894773709996724403

Timestamps:

(00:00 ) Introduction

(05:51 ) Hack size comparisons

(07:53 ) Exchange hack mechanics 

(16:34 ) Solving hardware wallets/Safe UI

(20:45 ) Multisig partners verification processes

(22:55 ) Bybit outflows

(28:29 ) Bybit comms response strategy

(29:39 ) DeFi/Ethena impact

(36:03 ) Oracle execution 

(40:52 ) Bybit’s crisis response 

(42:27 ) Tracing the hackers

(48:50 ) Valuable insights from the hack

(50:01 ) Ethereum rollback? 

(56:57 ) ETH quick takes 

(58:57 ) Outro

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The $1.5B Bybit Hack, Crypto’s Largest Hack Ever

The $1.5B Bybit Hack, Crypto’s Largest Hack Ever

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