The $600M Ronin Hack: When DeFi Met Cyberwarfare
In March 2022, the blockchain gaming world was rocked when Axie Infinity’s Ronin Network was exploited for over $600 million in #ETH and USDC. It wasn’t just a smart contract bug — it was a full-scale cyberattack, later linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
🕵️♂️ The hackers used stolen validator keys to forge fake withdrawals, draining funds from the Ethereum bridge in a single stealthy move. The breach went unnoticed for six days.
🎮 Ronin was the backbone of Axie Infinity — the most popular play-to-earn game at the time. Players’ earnings and the game’s economy were severely impacted.
💰 While the project eventually raised funds to reimburse users, the attack triggered massive changes in bridge security, validator decentralization, and #defi audit standards.
💡 Most importantly, it showed the world that crypto is no longer just finance — it’s a new front in cyberwarfare.
🏷️ #RoninHack
