Latest Security Update
On April 28, the blockchain interoperability protocol ZetaChain issued an official security notice. The announcement revealed that anomalous access activity was detected targeting its core GatewayEVM smart contract component earlier that day.
Scope of Impact & Immediate Response
Preliminary investigation confirms the incident's impact was isolated to a single internal team testing wallet, with no user funds affected. Upon detection, the ZetaChain technical team enacted emergency protocols:
- Rapid Containment: The potential vulnerability path was immediately identified and blocked to prevent further exposure.
- Precautionary Halt: As a prudent safety measure, all cross-chain transaction functions have been temporarily suspended.
- Transparent Commitment: The team has committed to publishing a comprehensive post-mortem analysis following a full technical review and investigation.
Current Status & User Guidance
The investigation remains ongoing. ZetaChain has reaffirmed that all user funds remain secure throughout this event, and the core network continues to operate stably. Users can monitor real-time service restoration progress via the official status page. The team advises users to defer cross-chain operations until full service resumes and to rely solely on official channels for updates.