DeFi Exit Scams Surge in May: Uniswap DAO Rejects Fee Proposal & Jimbos Protocol’s Bounty Offer

In May, over $45 million was lost to exit scams in the DeFi world, while exploits on DeFi protocols netted under $19.7 million. Uniswap DAO rejected a plan to charge liquidity provider fees, and Jimbos Protocol offered an $800,000 bounty following a failed negotiation with a hacker. The total value locked in DeFi protocols exceeded $50 billion again in late May.

Cyber Attack on Jimbos Protocol: Security Collaboration & Crypto’s Ongoing Security Battle

Jimbos Protocol is collaborating with security researchers and on-chain analysts to investigate a cyber attack that exploited a loophole and resulted in a theft of ETH 4,048 (about $7.5 million). As hacking incidents increase, this event emphasizes the importance of implementing effective security measures and continuous assessments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

Crypto Scams and Hacks: May’s $54M Loss and Unrecovered Funds Raise Concerns

May 2023 saw cryptocurrency market losses of over $54 million due to scams and hacking incidents, with BNB Chain accounting for $37 million across ten cases. Rug pulls accounted for 12 instances with $37 million in losses, while flash loan attacks caused damages totaling $8.9 million. Despite reduced losses, the absence of recoveries raises concerns about the crypto ecosystem’s safety.

Surge in Rug Pull Scams: Balancing Crypto Security and User Awareness

A recent Beosin report reveals that losses from rug pulls and exit scams, where project founders vanish with investors’ money, have surpassed amounts stolen from DeFi projects ($45 million vs. $19.7 million). Beosin advises crypto users to raise their anti-fraud awareness and conduct due diligence. The industry should focus on building secure platforms and educating users about potential scams.