Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge halts bridge after reported $5.4M exploit

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Cosmos-based Gravity Bridge is currently halted after a reported $5.4 million exploit, with validators suspending operations to investigate a suspected signing key compromise that drained the bridge of roughly $5.4 million. The incident highlights the need for robust security measures in cross-chain bridges, underscoring the risks of significant losses in the decentralized finance space.
Gravity Bridge was drained of roughly $5.4 million in a suspected signing key compromise, prompting validators to halt the bridge while an investigation is underway.