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May 19, 2026 · Blockchain

The $190 Million Nomad Bridge Heist: How a 0x00 Bug Enabled a Mass ‘Zero‑Cost’ Grab

On August 1, 2022, a simple 0x00 initialization bug in Nomad's cross‑chain bridge let over 300 addresses copy‑paste a transaction and drain nearly $190 million in hours, illustrating how a missed audit can trigger a massive, decentralized exploit and subsequent legal fallout.