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Secret Network’s Axelar bridge drained for $4.67 million in infinite-mint exploit that went unnoticed for seven days
Secret Network's Axelar bridge was exploited in an infinite-mint exploit, draining $4.67 million over seven days. About $770,000 remains in the attacker's Axelar wallet, which Axelar refused to freeze upon request.
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