• Original Protocol loses over $7 million due to a flash loan hack attack.
  • OUSD price drops to zero as the project loses its collateral.

Another DeFi protocol fell victim to a hack attack during early Asian hours on Tuesday, November 17. The cybercriminals exploited the flash loan scheme to steal at least $7 million from Original Dollar protocol. 

Hackers exploited OUSD vulnerability 

The co-founder of Original Protocol, Matthew Liu, confirmed that the project was hacked and the funds were lost. The attacker drained about $7 million in ETH and DAI, including $1 million of founders and employees money. 

Liu assured the community that the team was investigating the case and doing everything in their hands to understand hack and recover losses. Namely, the project works with cryptocurrency exchanges and third-party providers to prevent the attacker from laundering the money. 

According to the latest information, Tornado Cash and renBTC protocols were used to wash and move funds; however, at least 7,137 ETH and 2.249M DAI are still sitting in one of the hacker's wallets.

In a Medium post, Matthew Liu applied to the hacker asking to return the funds and promising not to pursue legal actions. 

We humbly ask you to consider the hundreds of innocent people you are hurting and return the funds.


OUSD loses value as the collateral is gone

OUSD is a stablecoin launched by Origin Protocol in September 2020. The project offered holders passive income without the need to freeze large amounts of coins as collateral. OUSD is pegged to a basket of other stablecoins, including USDT, USDC and DAI.

Considering that the project lost nearly 90% of the coins they used as collateral for their stablecoin, OUSD lost the peg and dropped to $0.1 after the incident.

According to Uniswap data, users performed over 1000 transactions within the last 24 hours, which is over 4000% higher than the average figures. Moreover, OUSD liquidity and the price dropped to zero.

OUSD chart, Uniswap

OUSD chart, Uniswap

DeFi sector plagued by hack attacks

Original Dollar is not the first victim of hackers. Harvest Finance, Value DeFi, and Akropolis are among the protocols that were attacked via the flash loan mechanism and the list of incidents is likely to continue. 

This episode highlights the risks related to the DeFi sector and the immaturity of the flash loans that can be easily exploited by attackers.


Note: All information on this page is subject to change. The use of this website constitutes acceptance of our user agreement. Please read our privacy policy and legal disclaimer. Opinions expressed at FXstreet.com are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of FXstreet.com or its management. Risk Disclosure: Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to invest in foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

Recommended content


Recommended Content

Editors’ Picks

Polygon joins forces with WSPN to expand stablecoin adoption

Polygon joins forces with WSPN to expand stablecoin adoption

WSPN, a stablecoin infrastructure company based in Singapore, has teamed up with Polygon Labs to make its stablecoin, WUSD, more useful in payment and decentralized finance.

More Cryptocurrencies News
Coinbase envisages listing of more meme coins amid regulatory optimism

Coinbase envisages listing of more meme coins amid regulatory optimism

Donald Trump's expected return to the White House creates excitement in the cryptocurrency sector, especially at Coinbase, the largest US-based crypto exchange. The platform is optimistic that the new administration will focus on regulatory clarity, which could lead to more token listings, including popular meme coins.

More Crypto News
Cardano's ADA leaps to 2.5-year high of 90 cents as whale holdings exceed $12B

Cardano's ADA leaps to 2.5-year high of 90 cents as whale holdings exceed $12B

As Bitcoin (BTC) gets closer to the $100,000 mark for the first time — it crossed $99,000 earlier Friday — capital is rotating into alternative cryptocurrencies, creating a buzz in the broader crypto market.

More Bitcoin News
Shiba Inu holders withdraw 1.67 trillion SHIB tokens from exchange

Shiba Inu holders withdraw 1.67 trillion SHIB tokens from exchange

Shiba Inu trades slightly higher, around $0.000024, on Thursday after declining more than 5% the previous week. SHIB’s on-chain metrics project a bullish outlook as holders accumulate recent dips, and dormant wallets are on the move, all pointing to a recovery in the cards.

More Shiba Inu News
Bitcoin: Rally expected to continue as BTC nears $100K

Bitcoin: Rally expected to continue as BTC nears $100K

Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of $99,419, just inches away from the $100K milestone and has rallied over 9% so far this week. This bullish momentum was supported by the rising Bitcoin spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETF), which accounted for over $2.8 billion inflow until Thursday. BlackRock and Grayscale’s recent launch of the Bitcoin ETF options also fueled the rally this week. 

Read full analysis
Best Forex Brokers with Low Spreads

Best Forex Brokers with Low Spreads

VERIFIED Low spreads are crucial for reducing trading costs. Explore top Forex brokers offering competitive spreads and high leverage. Compare options for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and Gold.

Read More

BTC

ETH

XRP