CrediX Hack Sparks Rug Pull Fears After $4.5 Million Theft

CrediX, a crypto-based private credit platform, is facing mounting accusations of an exit scam after a reported $4.5 million hack on August 4. While the platform initially pledged to reimburse customers within 24–48 hours, its website and social media channels have since gone offline, leaving users without updates or access to their funds.

Incident Details

According to blockchain security firm CertiK, the incident began when an attacker gained control of an admin wallet and exploited bridge permissions to mint unbacked tokens. These tokens were then swapped for other assets, withdrawn from liquidity pools, and bridged from Sonic to Ethereum before being distributed across a small number of addresses.

Blockchain data shows roughly $400,000 of the stolen funds has already been moved through Tornado Cash, with the remainder sitting in private wallets under watch.

Silence from the CrediX Team

After promising rapid reimbursement, CrediX provided no further communication or detailed recovery plan. Its X account has been inactive since the incident, and its website has remained offline. This lack of transparency has amplified suspicions of a rug pull which very well might be possible.

While it’s possible the platform is attempting to quietly exit the situation without direct fraud, the complete absence of updates is fueling investor anger and mistrust.

Impact on the Wider DeFi Space

The situation is further complicated by other platforms still offering CrediX pool tokens without clear warnings. Trevee has alerted its users about the incident, but others, including Silo Labs and Stability DAO, continue operations as if nothing has happened.

The CrediX case underscores ongoing security and trust issues in the DeFi sector, where large-scale losses and vanishing projects remain all too common. Without a clear resolution, this incident is likely to serve as yet another cautionary tale for investors and developers alike.

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