Merlin, a decentralized exchange using zkSync, was reportedly hacked for more than $1.82 million immediately after receiving a code audit from smart-contract auditor Certik.
Certik tweeted that it is investigating the incident, and that its initial findings suggest a potential issue with private key management — not necessarily a code exploit.
“While audits cannot prevent private key issues, we always highlight best practices to projects,” Certik said. “Should any foul play be discovered, we will work with the appropriate authorities and share relevant info. Stay tuned for updates.”
Merlin did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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