Pepe NFT Contracts Hijacked, Losing Over $1 Million
NewsPepe NFT projects suffer a $1 million loss after smart contract hijacking.
- Major exploit impacts Pepe NFT projects under ChainSaw Studio.
- $1 million drained through smart contract tampering.
- NFT floor prices collapse, affecting collector values significantly.
On June 18, 2025, ChainSaw Studio’s NFT projects associated with Pepe meme creator Matt Furie were hacked, leading to over $1 million in losses.
This event highlights vulnerabilities in NFT smart contracts, impacting investor confidence and leading to a call for enhanced contract security measures.
ChainSaw Studio Under Attack
The recent hacking event targeted ChainSaw Studio’s NFT projects associated with the well-known Pepe meme, created by Matt Furie. Over $1 million was lost due to smart contract hijacking.
ZachXBT, a pseudonymous blockchain investigator, uncovered that the attacker took control of several contracts and effectively drained the collections, exploiting vulnerabilities to mint and dump NFTs.
Impact on the NFT Community
The hack has caused upheaval in the NFT community, crashing the floor prices to near zero and severely impacting collectors who own these once-valuable assets. The stolen funds were primarily in ETH and USDT, which were moved through various exchanges, making recovery challenging without regulatory intervention.
The attack involved tampering with smart contract ownership, allowing the attacker to mint and dump large numbers of NFTs, crashing floor prices to near zero and draining collectors’ value.
Calls for Stronger Security Measures
This incident has further fueled discussions about the need for improved security protocols within NFT infrastructures. Experts suggest that such breaches may lead to technological advancements like stronger multisig contracts and increased audits, which could mitigate future risks in this burgeoning market.
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