Were audits in place, and how did this happen?
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Yes, Balancer’s smart contracts had undergone 10+ audits by multiple security firms. Despite these audits, the exploit revealed a sophisticated vulnerability that allowed months-long planning by an experienced attacker. The hack highlights the risks of complex DeFi protocols, even with extensive security reviews.
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Yes, audits were done — but post-incident analysis shows missed logic flaws. 🧩