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Shido token plummets 94% in attack

Shido token plummets 94% in attack is tracked as a internet infrastructure institution within the internet infrastructure ecosystem.

Shido token plummets 94% in attack
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CategoryInstitution

Shido token plummets 94% in attack is tracked as a internet infrastructure institution within the internet infrastructure ecosystem.

RegionGlobal

Shido token plummets 94% in attack has public-source relevance to network operations, governance, dependency mapping, or market structure.

Signal FocusInternet infrastructure institution

Shido token plummets 94% in attack has public-source relevance to network operations, governance, dependency mapping, or market structure.

Content TypeProfile

Shido token plummets 94% in attack is tracked as a internet infrastructure institution within the internet infrastructure ecosystem.

Primary DomainSecurity

Public-source signals support medium-impact monitoring for infrastructure visibility and dependency analysis.

TopicInternet infrastructure institution

Shido token plummets 94% in attack is profiled by BTW Media because published evidence links it to internet infrastructure, governance, operational dependencies, or market visibility.

ImpactMedium

Public-source signals support medium-impact monitoring for infrastructure visibility and dependency analysis.

Confidence?Confidence Grade
0.90–1.00AHigh — direct sources
0.75–0.89A/BStrong
0.55–0.74B/CMedium
0.35–0.54C/DWeak–medium
0.10–0.34DWeak signal
0.00–0.09DInternal monitoring
Limited confidence (72%)

Several public sources

Shido token plummets 94% in attack is profiled by BTW Media because published evidence links it to internet infrastructure, governance, operational dependencies, or market visibility.

  • The Shido Layer 1 blockchain token experienced a staggering 94% drop within a mere 30 minutes after suffering an Ethereum-based staking contract attack.PeckShield, coming from Blockchain security firm, explained that the attacker successfully moved the blockchain’s Ethereum staking contract to another address. The new owner then upgraded the contract, adding a hidden function to withdraw the staked tokens.
  • Last year, over 600 cryptocurrency-related hacking incidents happened, resulting in a $2.1 billion loss. As of January this year, 30 attacks have occurred, leading to a loss of $182.5 million.

On February 29, PeckShield notified through an X post that the Shido token had suffering 94% drop due to an attack.He also stated that the attacker successfully controled the Shido blockchain’s Ethereum staking contract and transferred billions of Shido tokens.


The attack

Following the assailant’s exploitation of the Ethereum staking contract, Shido tokens experienced a 94% decline, resulting in the transfer of billions of Shido tokens. The PeckShield report highlighted that the attacker successfully took control of the Shido blockchain’s Ethereum staking contract, and through upgrading the contract and adding a hidden function, the attacker withdrew over 4.3 billion Shido tokens, nearly half of the total supply.

Shido operates as a Layer 1 proof-of-stake blockchain yet to launch its mainnet. SHIDO is an ERC-20 token based on Ethereum, stakable on the project’s decentralized exchange for an 8% annual yield.

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Current insecurity situation

The article mentions over 600 cryptocurrency-related hacking incidents in 2023, resulting in a $2.1 billion loss, showing a nearly 30% decrease from 2022. In January 2024, 30 attacks occurred, leading to a loss of $182.5 million. February also witnessed a series of thefts, including PlayDapp losing $290 million.

At A Glance

  • Name: Shido token plummets 94% in attack
  • Type: Internet infrastructure institution
  • Base: Global
  • Profile focus: Institution

What It Does

  • Public records support monitoring of its role, services, and key relationships.

Why It Matters

  • Public-source signals support medium-impact monitoring for infrastructure visibility and dependency analysis.
  • Operational criticality: Medium
  • Time horizon: Next quarter

What To Watch

  • Monitoring focuses on verified service continuity, governance changes, and relationship signals.
NowMedium priority

Track verified source updates, role changes, and current public evidence.

QuarterMedium policy sensitivity

Public-source signals support medium-impact monitoring for infrastructure visibility and dependency analysis.

YearNext quarter outlook

Longer-term relevance depends on verified operating, policy, and relationship changes.

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