Flow Network Addresses $3.9 Million Exploit; User Balances Secure
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Key Points: The Flow Network faced a $3.9 million exploit, affecting market confidence. User balances remain secure post-exploit. Flow’s token value experienced substantial downward pressure. On December 27th, a vulnerability in the Flow execution layer led attackers to off-network transfer approximately $3.90 million before validators halted operations, as reported by PANews. This incident prompted a 37.89% drop in FLOW’s price and exchange suspensions, highlighting potential vulnerabilities within blockchain systems. Flow Foundation’s $3.9 Million Exploit and Immediate Response Flow Foundation reported that attackers exploited the execution layer. In response, the network rolled back to the pre-exploit checkpoint, ensuring user balances remained unaffected. Node operators were tasked with coordinating the deployment of a security patch to address the vulnerability. Despite this resolution, FLOW token price dropped over 37% as exchanges like Bithumb and Upbit suspended trading temporarily. Following the breach, the FLOW token price dropped 37.89% within 24 hours, highlighting significant market reaction,” noted a Market Analyst from Crypto Market Insights. No official statements were provided by Flow Foundation executives through major platforms. The lack of direct communication from leadership left market participants and FLOW holders in search of transparency and clarity on the future stability of the network. Market Impact: Flow Token Plummets Over 33% Did you know? In December 2025, during a critical security breach, Flow Network’s decisive rollback operation safeguarded user deposits, a historic move mirroring rare instances where networks reversed unauthorized transactions to maintain trust. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the FLOW token plummeted by 33.53% in 24 hours, selling at $0.11 with a market cap of $186.80 million. The 24-hour trading volume skyrocketed by 3222.60%, indicating heightened selling activity. Price trends show a continued decline over the past three months. Flow(FLOW), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 00:17 UTC on December 28, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Experts from…
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