Sui Network Awards CertiK $500K for Detecting a Threat

CertiK claims that such a reward underscores the value of bug bounty programs.

CertiK, a respected name in the blockchain security arena, has been awarded a jaw-dropping $500,000 bounty for identifying a dangerous threat on the Sui blockchain. The risk could have impacted the stability of Sui’s Layer-1 blockchain structure.

According to an official announcement, the CertiK team uncovered a unique vulnerability called “HamsterWheel.”

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Contrasting traditional onslaughts that typically aim to render blockchains defunct by collapsing nodes, this threat was designed to trap nodes, allowing them to conduct operations while halting the processing of new transactions. 

The case is compared to a hamster running continuously on its wheel, causing the system to stall and cease operations.

Swiftly recognizing this hazardous vulnerability, the security firm promptly reported the findings to Sui before its mainnet launch.

Following the threat revelation, the Sui network initiated immediate corrective measures to safeguard its blockchain against the damages that the attack could have potentially caused.

As an expression of gratitude for CertiK’s timely intervention, the Sui network issued a $500,000 bounty to the security team. According to CertiK, the generous bounty underscores the value of bug bounty programs and the indispensability of preemptive security initiatives.

Kang Li, CertiK’s chief security officer (CSO), stressed that blockchain networks constantly face evolving threats. He elaborated:

The discovery of the HamsterWheel attack demonstrates the evolving sophistication of threats to blockchain networks.

The company’s announcement also indicated that additional technical details would be forthcoming and extensive reports will be shared once all rectifying measures have been put in place and exhaustively examined.

Recently, an intriguing development has been noticed in the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi). A crypto trading bot has secured a $200 million loan to obtain a modest profit of $3. While some crypto community members were skeptical, others claimed that in these instances, “profit is profit.”

As the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency continues to evolve, these instances serve as reminders of the value of proactive security and the ongoing challenge of navigating these volatile markets.