Aethir, a decentralized GPU cloud infrastructure focused on AI, has confirmed a security breach affecting its bridge contracts between Ethereum and other chains. The attack, detected and contained on Friday, resulted in losses estimated at under $90,000, significantly lower than initial reports of $400,000 by blockchain analytics firm PeckShield. Aethir acted swiftly to disconnect compromised contracts and collaborated with major exchanges, including Binance and Upbit, to blacklist the involved wallets.

This incident underscores the ongoing vulnerabilities in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, where nearly $170 million was stolen from various protocols in Q1 2026 alone. Aethir’s response highlights its operational resilience, as the main ATH supply on Ethereum remains unaffected. The platform plans to release a compensation strategy and detailed post-mortem next week, aiming to reassure stakeholders and maintain user confidence.

For market professionals, Aethir’s proactive measures and strong revenue performance—reporting $127.8 million in 2025—may indicate a robust operational framework that could mitigate risks associated with DeFi vulnerabilities.

Source: cointelegraph.com