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CRV Lockup Exploited — Bribe-Enabled Front-Run Highlights MEV Risk

I see that attackers exploited a CRV lockup expiry: a hacked wallet’s 100,000 CRV was unlocked and the hacker paid 9.35 ETH to a Titan Builder to front-run the claim and transfer in the same block.

I view this as a stark reminder of on-chain MEV and custody risks — the incident raises short-term downside and reputational pressure on Curve and suggests caution for traders.

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Analysis

The use of a large builder bribe to execute a same-block claim shows active MEV dynamics and potential centralization of block production/prioritization. This is more an operational/custody vulnerabil...

Recommendation

I would treat CRV as risky right now: avoid new buys and consider reducing exposure until the incident is investigated, on-chain traces are confirmed, and Curve or infrastructure providers implement m...

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