- An exploit on Truebit’s smart contract caused an ETH loss of approximately $26 million.
- TRU token value collapsed by 100% post-exploit.
- Incident prompted investigation with law enforcement and halted contract interactions.
Ethereum-based protocol Truebit suffered a security breach, losing approximately 8,535 ETH ($26.6 million) after an exploit on January 7, 2026, caused the TRU token to crash.
The attack exposes vulnerabilities within DeFi systems, drastically impacting Truebit’s operations and market stability, urging immediate technical and security reassessments across similar platforms.
Truebit Exploit Drains 8,535 ETH; TRU Token Crashes
Ethereum-based protocol Truebit faced a significant loss on Thursday when a security vulnerability allowed an attacker to drain 8,535 ETH, valued at roughly $26.6 million, from its system. The resulting exploit led to a 100% drop in Truebit’s native TRU token price.
On January 7, 2026, Truebit, an Ethereum computation protocol, confronted a concerning exploit involving its “Purchase” smart contract. The attacker used flawed contract logic to mint TRU tokens at no cost, withdrawing substantial ETH reserves from the protocol. This action led to a steep depreciation in its token value.
“We have identified malicious activity on the Truebit Protocol: Purchase contract and are investigating a security incident. Users should not interact with this contract until further notice. We are working with law enforcement and will provide updates through our official channels.” – Truebit Team, Official Account
Truebit’s official X account confirmed active collaboration with law enforcement to tackle the breach. They urged the community to avoid interaction with the compromised contract. Experts stated that the unauthorized transfers displayed patterns inconsistent with regular operations, emphasizing the incident’s severity.
Law Enforcement Investigates Amid Calls for Stronger Security
Did you know? Truebit’s current situation echoes past cryptocurrency protocol compromises, where flawed smart contracts permitted severe asset devaluation, reminiscent of previous economic logic fails in DeFi markets.
CoinMarketCap data reveals TrueFi (TRU) experienced substantial declines, currently priced at $0.01 with a market cap of $14,104,466. Recent price changes show a 17.86% drop over 30 days and a 42.90% fall over 60 days, illustrating ongoing market challenges.
Analysts from Coincu suggest increased scrutiny on similar smart contract protocols to prevent future exploits. They advise enhancing oversight and technical safeguards to mitigate systemic risks. Historical trends imply that comprehensive security audits could alleviate vulnerabilities in DeFi ecosystems.
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