The Blueberry Protocol, a decentralized finance platform, implemented an emergency suspension of its services on February 23 to minimize the impact of a cyber-attack. The foundation overseeing the protocol urgently advised users to retrieve their assets following reports of the hack. Subsequent efforts to access funds were temporarily hindered when users encountered issues with the platform’s interface; however, the protocol’s functionality was quickly restored after a brief downtime.
Immediate Response and Recovery Status
Approximately half an hour post-incident, Blueberry confirmed the successful pausing of their operations and reassured users of the protocol’s regained stability. They later communicated that a portion of the stolen funds had been secured in a Blueberry-controlled multisig wallet, with ongoing efforts to recover the remaining assets. In total, 457 Ethereum tokens were initially compromised, but a “white-hat” hacker managed to reclaim and return 366 Ethereum to the protocol’s wallet.
Understanding Blueberry’s Platform Stability
Blueberry Protocol is recognized for its decentralized lending services, which enable loans up to twenty times the value of collateral. Preceding the hack, it boasted a total value locked at around $4.5 million, which descended to $3.15 million post-breach. The platform had previously emphasized its commitment to security, with claims of comprehensive audits and reviews to safeguard against internal risks—a commitment that was tested by this hacking episode.
The hacker known as c0ffeebabe, famed for salvaging $5.4 million in Ethereum from Curve Finance in a previous hack, was mentioned in relation to Blueberry’s current situation. Despite the recent breach, Blueberry had declared a security-first mindset in protocol development and had undergone multiple security audits. Nonetheless, an announcement regarding their security assessment was notably removed from Blueberry’s social media channels.
Amid the hack, the Blueberry team has shown resilience by rapidly securing a significant portion of the compromised assets and seeking to make users whole. While three markets were affected, the majority of the funds have been restored, and the platform’s vigilance during this stressful period reflects its dedication to maintaining user trust.