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Crypto Hacker Mints $1.1 Billion in Polkadot via Ethereum Bridge, But Can Only Cash Out $237K

April 13, 2026

A hacker exploited a Polkadot bridge, minting $1.1 billion worth of DOT tokens before making a tiny fraction of that tally by selling it.