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KyberSwap Exploited For $46 Million, TVL Drops Over 68%

Hacker sent a message to the KyberSwap team saying that “negotiations will start in a few hours when I am fully rested.”

Written By:
Gopal Solanky

Last updated: September 17, 2025 1:36 PM
Published November 23, 2023 6:23 AM
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Last updated: September 17, 2025 1:36 PM
Published November 23, 2023 6:23 AM
KyberSwap Exploited For $46 Million, TVL Drops Over 68%

Decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, KyberSwap has become the victim of the latest DeFi exploit draining nearly $46 million from the protocol.

KyberSwap shared a post confirming that it has experienced a security breach on KyberSwap Elastic, its auto yield-compounding liquidity markets. It urged users to withdraw their funds while its team investigate the exploit. 

🚨Urgent🚨

Dear KyberSwap Elastic Users,
We regret to inform you that KyberSwap Elastic has experienced a security incident.

As a precautionary measure, we strongly advise all users to promptly withdraw their funds. Our team is diligently investigating the situation, and we…

— Kyber Network (@KyberNetwork) November 22, 2023

The DEX aggregator also confirmed that the aggregator was not affected in the hack and it is operating normally. 

The hacker has stolen funds from multiple chains including $7.5 million on Ethereum, $20 million on Arbitrum, $15.3 million on Optimism, $2 million on polygon, and another $315k on Base, according to a post shared by onchain researcher Spreek.  

After the successful exploit, the hacker also left a message for KyberSwap stating, “negotiations will start in a few hours when I am fully rested.” The stolen funds are currently held in a single address active on different networks. 

KyberSwap has seen a huge drop of nearly 70% in its TVL which fell from $85 million pre-hack to $14 million now. 

Also Read: KyberSwap Hacker Transfers $2.5M to Ethereum Blockchain

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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