This attack represents the first documented case of exploiters gaining simultaneous Admin and Bridge permissions through ACLManager in a DeFi protocol. The combination of administrative access with bridge role exploitation creates a new attack vector that bypasses traditional DeFi security measures. This dual-permission breach demonstrates how digital financial control systems can be compromised at multiple levels simultaneously.
DeFi Heist: $2.64M Vanishes Via Admin Permission Exploit
📰 What Happened
On August 4, 2025, cryptocurrency protocol Credix suffered a $2.64 million theft through a complex exploit where attackers gained multiple administrative permissions. The breach was detected by blockchain trackers Cyvers Alerts and SlowMist, who found that attackers had obtained Admin and Bridge roles six days prior through ACLManager. The stolen funds were subsequently obscured using privacy tools like Tornado Cash. Credix confirmed the incident on their official X account, stating teams were 'on high alert.'
📖 Prophetic Significance
The exploitation of Credix's hierarchical permission structure mirrors the prophesied consolidation of financial control systems. The $2.64M theft through administrative permissions demonstrates how centralized authority over digital assets can be weaponized. The use of Tornado Cash to obscure stolen funds points to the growing sophistication of financial deception tools. These developments align with Revelation's warning about controlled economic systems, while the ACLManager exploitation shows how quickly financial authority can be corrupted. The bridge role abuse particularly reflects Daniel's warnings about those who 'by peace shall destroy many' through seemingly legitimate positions of authority.