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# on Sui Resumes Operations After $223M Exploit, Recovers Majority of Funds
June 9, 2025 – Sui Ecosystem | DeFi Security | Protocol Recovery
Cetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Sui blockchain, is officially back online following a 17-day service suspension triggered by a $223 million exploit. The team has recovered approximately $162 million of the stolen funds and is pursuing legal action against the attacker.
📌 Background
The exploit stemmed from a vulnerability in Cetus’ shared math library, which was manipulated to artificially inflate token values. The attacker later attempted to obfuscate the trail using Tornado Cash, further complicating recovery efforts.
💸 Response & Recovery
The Sui Foundation extended a loan to compensate affected users as an emergency liquidity measure.
Liquidity pools have since been restored to 85%–99% of pre-attack levels, enabling trading to resume with reduced slippage.
Total Value Locked (TVL) stands at $124 million, down from $284 million prior to the attack (source: DefiLlama).
📊 Market Impact
The CETUS token has declined by 44% over the past month, with a 1% dip in the last 24 hours. Despite the token volatility, platform functionality has been largely stabilized.
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🔍 Key Metrics
Metric Value
Exploit Amount $223 million
Funds Recovered $162 million
Liquidity Restored 85%–99%
Current TVL $124 million
CETUS Price (30D) -44%
DEX Status Fully operational
Legal Action Ongoing
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Tags: Cetus, Sui Blockchain, DEX Security, DeFi Risk, TVL Recovery, Tornado Cash, Smart Contract Audit, Crypto Exploit
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