Axie Infinity Exploit

There has been a security breach on the Ronin Network. We will update this thread time to time. **Based on Philippines' time #AxieExploit

For the full context,

Community Alert: Ronin Validators Compromised

Timely updates

March 29, 2022 - 11:29 PM

• Jihoz announced the exploit on the Axie Infinity Discord.

• Substack explanation has been released.

• Axie Infinity and Ron twitter accounts announced the exploit.

  Ronin @Ronin_Network

  There has been a security breach on the Ronin Network.

  

  roninblockchain.substack.comCommunity Alert: Ronin Validators CompromisedKey Points The Ronin bridge has been exploited for 173,600 Ethereum and 25.5M USDC. The Ronin bridge and Katana Dex have been halted. We are working with law enforcement officials, forensic cryptographers, and our investors to make sure all funds are recovered or reimbursed. All of the AXS, RON, and…

  Axie Infinity🦇🔊 @AxieInfinity

  Important announcement regarding a security breach on the Ronin Network.

  

  Ronin @Ronin_Network

  There has been a security breach on the Ronin Network. https://t.co/ktAp9w5qpP

March 30, 2022 - 11:43 PM

• Aleksander “Pyscheout” Larsen, Axie Infinity Co-founder and COO tweeted:

  Psycheout - Aleksander | Axie Infinity @Psycheout86

  what a day.

March 30, 2022 - 12:00 MN

• Brycent started a twitter space, discussing the recent exploit.

  Brycent 🚀 @brycent_

  This is insane. Literally stunned. https://t.co/roVl22Ly5x

March 30, 2022 - 12:07 AM

• Nix Eniego “Nixtape” Philippines’ Lead of Axie Infinity assured the public that your accounts and assets are safe.

  Nixtape 🦇🔊 @nixeniego

  Your accounts and assets are safe right now. Please stay tuned for more updates. Magiging OK din lahat #AxiePH.

March 30, 2022 - 12:12 AM

• FTX CEO, SBF Acknowledged the incident that involves FTX.

  SBF @SBF_FTX

  @FrankResearcher @FTX_Official (I acknowledge this post; we are investigating and taking action if/where appropriate.)

March 30, 2022 - 12:28 AM

• Crypto.com CEO, Kris tweeted:

  Kris | Crypto.com @kris

  @FrankResearcher @cryptocom Team looking into it

March 30, 2022 - 1:01 AM

• Jeffrey “Jihoz” Zirlin, Axie Infinity Co-Founder and Growth lead tweeted:

  The Jiho.eth 🦇🔊 @Jihoz_Axie

  It’s a hard day. We will keep building. Thanks to those that have reached out and I’m sending love to all of you.

March 30, 2022 - 2:03 AM

• Jihoz tweeted that he will still attend the Axie Meet-up in LA today.

  The Jiho.eth 🦇🔊 @Jihoz_Axie

  I will still be attending the Axie meetup in LA today. Some have flown from other countries for this— it’s my responsibility to come and greet you 🤝

March 30, 2022 - 2:10 AM

• Binance CEO, CZ assured the public that they’re coordinating with the Axie Infinity team.

  CZ 🔶 Binance @cz_binance

  Our team is in touch with AxieInfinity team providing assistance in tracking this issue. https://t.co/pNU4wwrCAq

  

  Axie Infinity🦇🔊 @AxieInfinity

  Important announcement regarding a security breach on the Ronin Network. https://t.co/88TilOGTX6

March 30, 2022 - 2:50 AM

• Nix Eniego tweeted:

  Nixtape 🦇🔊 @nixeniego

  I know nakakatakot and maaaring confused ang karamihan sa #AxiePH 🇵🇭 community... I can understand. Hindi biro ang nangyaring exploit. But rest assured, we will keep building. Salamat sa lahat ng suporta at lalo na sa inyong pag-unawa. We'll get through this together. 🤝

March 30, 2022 - 2:54 AM

• Jihoz tweeted:

  The Jiho.eth 🦇🔊 @Jihoz_Axie

  This is when we show what we're made of. Chaos is a ladder.

March 30, 2022 - 3:09 AM

• Huobi, a big crypto exchange platform shows support to the Axie Infinity team and will not tolerate any stolen crypto assets.

  Huobi @HuobiGlobal

  Huobi will fully support @AxieInfinity as it deals with the aftermath of the attack and theft on its Ronin chain. Any stolen crypto assets that have been discovered to have traversed our exchange and related networks will be dealt with expediently.

March 30, 2022 - 3:24 AM

• Zyori, the current program lead, head of Esports and Creators of Axie Infinity said that the team is focused on finding the best possible solutions for this incident.

  Andrew Campbell @ZyoriTV

  Tough day but everyone on the Sky Mavis team is heads down and focused on finding the best possible solutions. We are full steam ahead with the meetup in LA tonight, and still excited to see the fans that have traveled here to attend our event! 💪

March 30, 2022 - 4:07 AM

• Axie infinity answers to the public queries about a recent unlock of AXS tokens from the vesting contract.

  Axie Infinity🦇🔊 @AxieInfinity

  We've received some questions regarding a recent unlock of AXS tokens from the vesting contract. This was done by Axie Infinity so we could deposit AXS to Ronin Network before pausing the bridge. A part of that AXS will be going to winners in Season 20. We are here to stay.

March 30, 2022 - 6:27 AM

• Psycheout on the release of the Origin:

  

March 30, 2022 - 9:27 AM

• CNN Philippines released a story about the recent exploit.

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March 30, 2022 - 11:34 AM

• GMA News released a story about the recent exploit.

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March 30, 2022 - 3:47 PM

• Rappler released a story about the recent exploit.

  Full article: Click here

  

March 30, 2022 - 7:45 PM

• Aleksander Larsen assured the public that they’re committed to ensuring that all of the drained funds are recovered or reimbursed.

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  Psycheout - Aleksander | Axie Infinity @Psycheout86

  1/4 @Ronin_Network update Been an intense 36 hours Been working with the Sky Mavis board and key cybersecurity personnel to get a complete overview of the situation Our internal network is currently going through a deep forensics review to ensure there is no lingering threat

March 31, 2022 - 3:14 AM

• ProgrammaticallyPull, head of Sky Mavis support, gave an update on the ongoing investigation.

  

April 1, 2022 - 11:10 PM

• Pyscheout gave an update on the ongoing investigation.

Psycheout - Aleksander | Axie Infinity @Psycheout86

Our top priority is ensuring the safety and confidence in @Ronin_Network Once that has been done we will open Katana DEX and the Bridge. Appreciate your patience while we execute on our internal recovery plan which will ensure there are no lingering threats.

April 2, 2022 - 6:39 PM

• BINANCE Deposits & Withdrawals on Ronin Network Partially Resumed

  Binance @binance

  Deposits & Withdrawals on Ronin Network Partially Resumed

  

  binance.comDeposits & Withdrawals on Ronin Network Partially Resumed | Binance SupportFellow Binancians, Deposits and withdrawals for Axie Infinity (AXS) and Smooth Love Potion (SLP) on the Ronin (RON) network have been resumed. Withdrawals of Wrapped Ether (WETH) on the Ethereum ne...