Polkadot Ethereum Bridge Hit by Exploit as Attackers Mint and Dump 1 Billion Unauthorized DOT Tokens

On April 13, 2026, the bridge facilitating Polkadot’s DOT token transfers to Ethereum was compromised. Unauthorized actors have allegedly exploited administrative privileges in the bridge’s smart contract on the Ethereum network, enabling the creation of 1 billion unbacked DOT tokens.

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