The Echo Protocol Hack Was Not a Smart Contract Bug but an Admin Key Compromise With No Safeguards
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Admin keys really are the keys to the kingdom.
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Tokenization could be much bigger than most people expect.
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This is why operational security matters so much.
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A single private key should never have this much power.
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Multisig should be standard for critical admin actions.
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Hackers always seem to find the weakest link.
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London could become a major tokenized finance hub if they get this right.
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Keep your holdings private, even from people you casually know.
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Smart contract audits alone clearly aren’t enough.