Warning for Ledger users and MetaMask users
Warning for Ledger users and MetaMask users
There has been an attack on Ledger Connect Kit. Ledger users are advised to stop using dapps. MetaMask users are advised to enable the Blockaid feature in the MetaMask Extension before making any transactions. The MetaMask Portfolio team has a fix that will be released today. Follow @blockaid_ for updates.
🚨Ledger users: @blockaid_ has identified an attack on Ledger Connect Kit. Please stop using dapps. x.com/blockaid_/stat…
🚨 We've detected a potential supply chain attack on ledgerconnect kit 🚨 The attacker injected a wallet draining payload into the popular NPM package. This currently affects a couple of popular dapps including but not limited to hey.xyz
Chainalysis Reports $75 Billion Held in Criminal-Linked Crypto Addresses
**Criminal crypto holdings reach massive scale** Chainalysis data reveals over **$75 billion** sits in blockchain addresses connected to criminal activity. This represents a significant portion of illicit funds tracked across various cryptocurrencies. **Key implications:** - Demonstrates the scale of criminal crypto usage - Highlights ongoing challenges for blockchain security - Shows need for enhanced monitoring tools MetaMask has released a new security report addressing these concerns. The report likely covers protection strategies and risk mitigation for users. [Read MetaMask Security Report](https://metamask.io/news/metamask-security-report) **Stay informed** about crypto security developments and protect your assets.
🤔 Trust Paradox
Builder Nights Buenos Aires explores a fundamental web3 question: **Who do you trust in a trustless environment?** The discussion features industry experts including @dabit3, @esin1alex, @BogdanHabic, @lepsoe, and @FletchMcCraw. **Event Details:** - Date: November 17 - Time: 6:00PM Local Time - Location: Buenos Aires - Cost: FREE [Register Now](https://luma.com/bnbuenoaires)
MetaMask Perps Crosses $1 Billion Trading Volume Milestone
**MetaMask Perps has achieved a major milestone**, surpassing **$1 billion in total trading volume**. The perpetual futures trading feature is **powered by Hyperliquid** and integrated directly into MetaMask Mobile. Key features include: - Fund trades with **any token from any EVM network** - Seamless mobile trading experience - Direct integration with the popular MetaMask wallet Users need the **latest version of MetaMask Mobile** to access the perps trading functionality. This milestone demonstrates growing adoption of decentralized derivatives trading through familiar wallet interfaces.
MetaMask Cracks Down on Rewards Exploiters
MetaMask discovered users exploiting their rewards system to accumulate points faster than intended. The company investigated addresses that climbed the ranks abnormally quickly. **Actions taken:** - Fixed exploits that allowed rapid point accumulation - Deducted points from addresses that used exploits - Restored missing referral points for legitimate users MetaMask emphasized they support creativity and strategy but draw the line at exploitation that creates unfair advantages. Users who missed referral points during the program's first few days will see new points in their Rewards tab. The company continues evolving the rewards program based on user feedback.
MetaMask Card Enters Beast Mode
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