Cryptocurrency hacking incidents will cause losses of approximately $1.56 billion in the first half of 2024
According to PeckShield data, there were over 200 major hacking incidents in the crypto field in the first half of 2024, resulting in losses of approximately $1.56 billion, of which $319 million was recovered. Compared to the same period in 2023, losses increased by 293% (at that time, losses were $480 million). DeFi protocols remain the main target, accounting for 59% of the total stolen value. In the first half of 2024, more than 20 public chains were hit by major hacking attacks, with Ethereum, Bitcoin, and XRP ranking as the top three cryptocurrencies in terms of losses. Ethereum and BNB chain were tied for first place in the number of attacks, each accounting for 31.3% of the total, followed closely by Arbitrum, which accounted for 12.5%.
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