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The $1.5B Bybit Hack, Crypto’s Largest Hack Ever

2025/2/27
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Today we're discussing the $1.5B Bybit hack and diving deep onchain.

 

 In this episode we're discussing:

  • Cryptos history of hacks
  • Exchange hack mechanics 
  • Solving hardware wallets/Safe UI
  • Multisig partners verification processes
  • Bybit outflows
  • Bybit comms response strategy
  • DeFi/Ethena impact
  • Oracle execution 
  • Bybit’s crisis response 
  • Tracing the hackers
  • Valuable insights from the hack

And much more—enjoy! — This is a developing news story, here are relevant links to updates:

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(05:51) Hack size comparisons

(07:53) Exchange hack mechanics 

(16:34) Solving hardware wallets/Safe UI

(20:45) Multisig partners verification processes

(22:55) Bybit outflows

(28:29) Bybit comms response strategy

(29:39) DeFi/Ethena impact

(36:03) Oracle execution 

(40:52) Bybit’s crisis response 

(42:27) Tracing the hackers

(48:50) Valuable insights from the hack

(50:01) Ethereum rollback? 

(56:57) ETH quick takes 

(58:57) Outro

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The Indexed Podcast discusses hot topics, trendy metrics and chart crimes in the crypto industry every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, brought to you by wizards @hildobby_ @0xBoxer @sui414.

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