🚨 Radiant Capital’s $50M RDNT Breach: What Happened and How to Secure Your Funds 🚨

Radiant Capital, a promising DeFi lending protocol that was even listed with an airdrop on Binance, recently suffered a major security breach, losing over $50 million in RDNT and other assets. Let’s break down how this happened in simple terms and explore what can be done to protect your assets.

What Exactly Happened? 🤔

Imagine Radiant’s system as a shared safe, where users allow certain permissions for their wallets to access lending and borrowing functions. Unfortunately, hackers found a way to exploit this permission system by manipulating the “transferFrom” function, which lets assets move from users’ wallets directly into hacker-controlled accounts without their consent. This affected anyone who had allowed Radiant to access their wallets for transactions, causing unexpected losses.

Example: Imagine letting a friend borrow your car with a spare key, only to find out later that someone used that key to take your car without you knowing. Similarly, users had pre-approved certain actions with RDNT tokens, but hackers found a way to use these approvals to withdraw from their accounts.

How Did Hackers Manage This? 👀

Radiant used a multi-signature wallet system, intended as a security measure. This setup required only three out of eleven signatures to approve transactions, making it easier for hackers to manipulate the system once they gained access. After taking control of the required number of signers, the attackers were able to move large amounts of RDNT, ETH, BNB, and USDC across networks, spreading the assets to make tracking difficult.

Is There Hope for Recovery? 🔄

Radiant Capital acted fast, pausing affected services and calling in security experts, including the FBI, to track the stolen funds. Recovering assets in DeFi is difficult because hackers often move funds across multiple blockchains to cover their tracks. Radiant is also tightening security, increasing the number of approvals needed to process large transactions. This will make it harder for future hackers to exploit similar weaknesses.

Although recovery is uncertain, these steps help secure the protocol going forward. Keep an eye on Radiant’s updates as the investigation continues.

What Can Users Do Now? 🔒

If you were part of the RDNT airdrop or have interacted with Radiant’s lending services, consider these steps:

  1. Revoke Permissions: Go to your wallet settings and remove any open approvals related to Radiant. This reduces the chance of future unauthorized withdrawals.

  2. Use Wallet Security Tools: Platforms like MetaMask offer tools to review and manage permissions. Take a moment to double-check which platforms have access to your wallet.

  3. Stay Updated: Follow Radiant’s official channels for updates on the investigation and any security changes they implement.

Have You Been Affected? 💬

If you noticed any losses from RDNT or other assets, how much did you lose? Share your experience, and let’s discuss how this situation unfolded and what it means for the future of DeFi security.

DeFi’s growth is exciting, but protecting your assets means staying informed and proactive about security risks. Let’s work together to make these spaces safer for everyone!



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