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zkLink Nova Bridge Exploit Drains About $779,000 in One Transaction
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 29/10/2026, 02:33:13 UTC
Briefing created: 29/10/2026, 02:44:07 UTC
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Briefings
A blockchain security breach involving the zkLink Nova Bridge resulted in approximately $779,000 drained from a single transaction. The incident occurred in October 2026, where a forged batch root allowed unauthorized withdrawals despite Blockaid warnings. The affected Ethereum escrow remained unpaused, indicating a persistent vulnerability in the bridge's authorization mechanism.
Key points
- A forged batch root enabled unauthorized withdrawals from the zkLink Nova Bridge.
- Approximately $779,000 was drained from a single transaction in October 2026.
Context
zkLink Nova Bridge is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. The breach occurred in October 2026, where a forged batch root allowed unauthorized withdrawals. This event highlights critical vulnerabilities in bridge authorization mechanisms.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single transaction; the total impact of the breach remains unknown. The specific number of affected users and the duration of the unauthorized access period are not provided in the source.
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