PORT3 Team Removes Liquidity Amid Smart Contract Exploit

Key Points:
  • PORT3 team withdraws on-chain liquidity post-hack, impacting market.
  • Exchanges Bybit and MEXC disable deposits to prevent further loss.
  • Token price collapses, significant impact on PORT3 holders.

The PORT3 cryptocurrency team has removed on-chain liquidity to prevent hackers from exploiting a smart contract vulnerability on the BNB  BNB +2.79% Chain.

This action, alongside Bybit and MEXC’s suspension of PORT3 deposits, aims to contain the cyber-attack’s immediate financial fallout.

The PORT3 team has taken decisive action by removing on-chain liquidity following a smart contract vulnerability exploit. They aim to prevent hackers from withdrawing more funds, demonstrating a swift response to the security breach.

Various entities are involved, including the PORT3 development team, hackers exploiting a smart contract flaw, and exchanges Bybit and MEXC. Both exchanges temporarily disabled PORT3 deposits, emphasizing coordinated action to limit damages.

This exploit led to the rapid minting of 1 billion PORT3 tokens, valued at $13.07 million initially. Subsequently, the market saw a significant downturn, with PORT3 price plummeting by 78%, compounded by increased selling pressure.

Financial repercussions include a dramatic fall in PORT3 value, intensifying uncertainty for holders. There is no indication of a rescue fund initiative, and trading volumes spiked, reflecting market reactions to the exploit.

Community sentiment remains uncertain, with no rescue plan from PORT3’s leadership. The focus now shifts to monitoring hacker wallets for any further liquidity movements, maintaining a cautious stance on further trades.

Future implications could include increased regulatory scrutiny and technological safeguards to prevent similar incidents. The industry may witness shifts toward improved smart contract security protocols, aiming to restore investor confidence post-exploit.

“The PORT3 team has removed on-chain liquidity, preventing hackers from cashing out further.”
— Binance Team, Community

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.