TimeBridge Exploited for $61K via Signature Replay Attack on BSC
TimeBridge Exploited for $61K via Signature Replay Attack on BSC
🚨 Bridge Breach Hits BSC
On April 22, 2026, Chrono.tech's TimeBridge contract fell victim to a cross-contract signature replay vulnerability.
Attack Details:
- Attacker exploited the flaw to mint 519,000 TIME tokens on Binance Smart Chain
- Tokens were immediately sold on PancakeSwap
- Total realized loss: approximately 96 BNB (~$61,000)
Impact Scope:
- Only BSC deployment affected
- Ethereum and Polygon supplies remain secure and unaffected
This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in cross-chain bridge infrastructure, where signature validation mechanisms can be exploited across different blockchain networks.
On 22 April 2026, our TimeBridge contract was exploited via a cross-contract signature replay flaw. An attacker minted 519,000 TIME on BSC and sold it on PancakeSwap for ~96 BNB (~$61K realised). Ethereum and Polygon supply are unaffected.
TimeBridge Exploit — Full Transparency Update On 22 April 2026, the legacy TimeBridge was exploited through a cross-contract signature replay. We owe the community a straight account of what happened, what we lost, and how we are making it right. What happened The attacker
Chrono.tech Requests Temporary Suspension of TIME Token Trading Across Partner Exchanges
Chrono.tech has formally requested all partner exchanges to temporarily suspend trading of the TIME token, effective immediately. **Key Details:** - Trading suspension applies across all partner exchanges - Request issued directly by Chrono.tech - No timeline provided for resumption of trading - No specific reason disclosed for the suspension The announcement comes several months after OceanEx removed trading pairs and suspended services for various tokens in December 2025. Traders and holders should monitor official Chrono.tech channels for updates on when trading will resume.
Time Bridge Compromised: Unauthorized Tokens Minted, Operations Halted
The Time Bridge has been compromised, with unauthorized tokens minted by attackers. **Key Actions Taken:** - Bridge operations have been stopped immediately - Investigation is underway - Major exchanges have been notified **User Warning:** Do not purchase TIME tokens until further notice. The compromised tokens are in circulation and pose risks to buyers. The team is working to assess the full extent of the breach and will provide updates as the investigation progresses. This incident follows a broader trend of bridge vulnerabilities in the ecosystem, with other projects like USDT0 taking precautionary measures during recent security events.
STON.fi and Chrono.tech Partnership: jTIME Token Listing
STON.fi has partnered with Chrono.tech, listing the jTIME token on its platform. jTIME represents $TIME on the TON blockchain. Key points: - $TIME is Chrono.tech's native token, powering their ecosystem including Time Farm - jTIME is now available for swapping on STON.fi - Users can access the swap feature at https://app.ston.fi/swap This collaboration expands the accessibility of Chrono.tech's token ecosystem, potentially benefiting users of both platforms.