Part 1 (#25–#13)

Learn Blockchain’s Top 25 Hacks in History

Revealing techniques of 25 successful attacks on blockchain: from 2010 to 2018, $1.8+ billion USD.

Blackhat from Wallpaper Cave

Overview

Hacks on blockchain have always been controversial topics throughout history. Countless exchanges and platforms have been exploited by talented attackers who made away millions of dollars without leaving a trace.

Numerous great articles have been focusing on the discussion of the procedure and impact of an attack, but this article steps aside to emphasize the technical approach of the attack. No worries. Rather than going through sophiticated techie murmurs, this post translates the attack method into a format that is more friendly for children and grandparents.

Various hacks have different levels of details opened to the public. Some hacks disclosed too few, and some missed the after-attack measurements. This article will try to record and explain as much as possible.

Let’s get started!