ChainCatcher report: In response to the incident in which a large whale lost approximately $50.39 million due to excessive slippage while exchanging aEthAAVE, CoW DAO stated, “No DEX, DEX aggregator, public liquidity pool, or private liquidity pool (or any combination thereof) could have executed this trade at a price close to a reasonable level. However, preventing users from executing such trades would deprive them of their autonomy and could lead to extremely adverse outcomes in certain situations, such as market crashes. This type of transaction highlights that the DeFi user experience has not yet reached the level required to protect all users. The team is currently exploring how to strike a balance between robust security safeguards and preserving user autonomy. We will also refund any fees paid to CoW DAO as a result of this transaction.” Previously, ChainCatcher reported that a user lost approximately $50 million in a single trade due to slippage, with Aave’s founder noting that the interface had issued multiple warnings.
CoW DAO to Refund Fees from aEthAAVE Trade with $50.39M Loss
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CoW DAO will refund fees resulting from a $50.39 million aEthAAVE trade loss caused by extreme slippage. The DAO stated that no DEX or aggregator could execute the trade fairly. It warned that blocking such trades might restrict user choice, particularly in volatile markets where fear and greed index swings are pronounced. CoW DAO acknowledged that DeFi still lacks sufficient user protection and is exploring ways to enhance security while preserving autonomy. Altcoins to watch may face similar risks as market conditions remain unpredictable.
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