As reported by HashNews, the Cardano network experienced a brief chain split on Friday due to an old code vulnerability. A delegated transaction with a 'format error' disrupted normal network operations. According to the ecosystem organization Intersect, the transaction exploited a vulnerability in the blockchain's underlying software library, causing node divergence and triggering the network split. The issue originated from an ADA staking pool operated by Homer J, which used AI-generated code, leading to abnormal transactions. Responsibility was assigned, and node software updates were requested to fix and reintegrate the blockchain. The incident sparked community debate, with supporters viewing it as a critical vulnerability exposure, while Cardano's founder regarded it as an attack. The FBI is now investigating the matter, and some users have humorously noted that the network split has little impact on a nearly unused blockchain.
Cardano Experiences Brief Chain Split Due to Old Code Vulnerability, FBI Launches Investigation
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