
Cross-Chain Bridge Hacks: The Secret MEV War That Profits Millions
Source: The Economics of MEV in Cross-Chain Bridge Exploits: A Game-Theoretic Analysis
What Happens When Bridges Break?
When a blockchain bridge is exploited, the fallout ripples across multiple chains, triggering a complex and intense competition among MEV bots, validators, traders, and arbitrageurs. This isn’t a simple hack; it’s