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Kinto Coin Plummets Following Contract Exploit on Arbitrum

Thiago Alvarez
Last updated: July 10, 2025 5:41 pm
Thiago Alvarez
Published: July 10, 2025
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Key Points:

  • $K plummets 87% post-exploit, prompting a Kinto-led investigation.
  • The exploit remains off the main Kinto network.
  • User wallets and bridge vaults are reported secure.

Kinto Coin ($K) experienced a dramatic crash on July 10, 2025, following an Arbitrum contract exploit affecting its deployment.

The incident raises security concerns over Layer 2 deployments, impacting market confidence in Kinto. Community involves security experts to assess vulnerabilities.

Kinto’s $K token witnessed an 87% price drop within 24 hours due to an exploit on Arbitrum. Kinto’s official channels confirmed ongoing investigations alongside partners like Hypernative and Seal 911. The exploit has triggered a substantial liquidity event, shaking confidence in the affected Layer 2 infrastructure. Despite the incident, funds within Kinto’s main network remain unaffected, ensuring wallet integrity.

No major exchange or regulatory body has issued statements yet, indicating the issue’s isolation. However, the incident draws parallels to previous governance token exploits on Layer 2 rollups, underscoring inherent vulnerabilities. The substantial financial impact highlights potential market repercussions, with Kinto rapidly addressing the situation. As the investigation proceeds, stakeholders anticipate clearer details on exploited contract mechanics.

“Kinto community. We are looking into the situation ourselves and with third parties (Hypernative, Seal 911) – as soon as we have a clear picture of what has happened we will make an announcement.” – Kinto Team, Official Twitter Account, Kinto

Future security protocols may evolve, informed by this event. The partnership with security firms suggests measures to fortify Layer 2 protocols. The incident may catalyze enhanced industry-standard security practices. Historical incidents inform potential mitigation strategies, with previous cross-chain exploits offering lessons for future implementations.

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