Aave founder says V3 unaffected after third-party adapter exploit drains $305K
Aave founder Stani Kulechov said Aave v3 was unaffected after an attacker exploited a third-party adapter to drain about $305,000 from two Safe multisig wallets.
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What happened
Aave founder Stani Kulechov said Aave v3 was unaffected after an attacker exploited a third-party adapter to drain about $305,000 from two Safe multisig wallets.
What the sources establish
The identified sources describe the same recent event. This brief preserves the links and verification time so readers can inspect the original reporting.
Why it matters for DeFi users
The desk focuses on operational impact, protocol or wallet changes, market structure, and the security implications for users. Relevance does not mean that an exploit or loss has been confirmed.
Evidence boundary
The report does not infer an attacker, loss amount, or recovery status unless a verifiable source states it. Material changes require a dated revision.
What to watch next
- Official protocol, wallet, exchange, or security-team updates.
- Changes to deposits, withdrawals, contracts, permissions, or user access.
- Corrections or additional evidence from independent sources.
Sources and editorial check time
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Cointelegraph: https://cointelegraph.com/news/aave-v3-third-party-adapter-exploit-305k
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crypto.news Live: https://crypto.news/flashloopadapter-exploit-drains-305k-from-aave-linked-safe-wallets/
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Editorial source check time: 2026-10-02T12:30:44.702Z
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