Polycule, a Trading Bot Based on Polymarket, Hit by Hack Affecting $230,000

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Release Time: 01/08/2026 01:17:53

Summary

A Polymarket-based trading bot, Polycule, was hacked on January 8, 2026, affecting $230,000 in user funds. The team has taken the bot offline and expects to release patches and audit results by the weekend. Launched by PMX Trade, Polycule previously secured funding from AllianceDAO. The incident may impact short-term trading activity and volume on the platform.

BlockBeats news: On January 8, a Polymarket-based trading bot project, Polycule, was hacked. The Polycule team stated that $230,000 in user funds were affected. Currently, the bot is offline, and the patching and audit work is expected to be completed before the weekend.

Polycule, launched by PMX Trade, has previously received investment from AllianceDAO.

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