🌉 Bridge Attack Scenario
Learn from billion-dollar bridge hacks
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0 / 5 completed💥 Major Bridge Exploits
Learn from history's biggest bridge hacks. These case studies reveal common patterns, attack methodologies, and critical security failures.
Top 5 attacks
18 month period
$727M recovered
📚 Case Study Explorer
Select a major exploit to see the complete timeline, attack method, and lessons learned.
Ronin Bridge
Attack Timeline:
Key Lessons:
- ✓Never reuse validator keys across systems
- ✓Monitor all withdrawal transactions in real-time
- ✓Separate development and production systems
- ✓Implement withdrawal limits and delays
🎯 Common Patterns
Speed of Execution
Most attacks executed in under 1 hour. Nomad was completely drained in just 4 hours by 300+ copycat attackers.
Discovery Delays
Ronin breach went undetected for 6 days. Detection systems failed to alert on abnormal withdrawal patterns.
Laundering Challenges
Large hacks difficult to liquidate. BNB attacker only moved $136M before chain halt. On-chain tracing effective.
Recovery Outcomes
Recovery highly variable: Poly 100% (whitehat), BNB 77% (halt), Wormhole 100% (bailout), others near 0%.
💡 Security Insight
All five attacks exploited different vulnerabilities, showing bridges face threats across multiple dimensions. No single security measure can protect against all attack vectors—defense in depth is essential.