Berachain Validators Halt Network in Wake of $117M Balancer Exploit

Berachain pauses its network after a $117M Balancer hack, taking urgent steps to recover funds and protect users from further losses.

Business Nov 3, 2025 0 7 Add to Reading List

Berachain Validators Halt Network in Wake of $117M Balancer Exploit

Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 blockchain Berachain has stepped in to protect its users after a massive hack on the Balancer protocol drained over $117 million from several blockchains. To stop the damage, the Berachain Foundation said its validators agreed to pause the network while developers carry out an emergency fix.

The Berachain validators have coordinated to purposefully halt the Berachain network as the core team performs an emergency hard fork to address Balancer V2 related exploits on the BEX.

This halt has been executed purposefully, and the network will be operational shortly upon…
— Berachain Foundation
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