Starknet’s zkLend Hacked by Same Attacker as EraLend, Reveals SlowMist’s Chandler Guo

On February 13th, COINOTAG reported that Chandler Guo, the founder of SlowMist, made a significant revelation on social media regarding recent security incidents in the crypto space. He asserted that a thorough comparison of historical intelligence indicated a possible link between the attacker of the Starknet on-chain lending protocol, zkLend, and the hacker responsible for breaching EraLend back in July 2023. This connection raises serious concerns about the security protocols employed by lending platforms in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, particularly as cyber threats become more sophisticated. As the industry continues to evolve, the emphasis on robust cybersecurity measures is paramount to safeguarding digital assets and maintaining user trust in blockchain technologies.