"BIG ONE: Just Spotted a Possible Vulnerability in New Ethereum Layer 2"

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"Hey guys, I just spent the last 24 hours digging into the new Optimism Layer 2 upgrade and I think I've found something that could be big. There's a potential reentrancy vulnerability in the bridge contract that could be exploited for some serious funds. I'm not 100% sure what the implications are yet, but I'd love to get some eyes on this and start discussing possible solutions."
 

Valerka

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"Yo, just got to this thread and I gotta say, I'm skeptical. Need to see more concrete proof of this vulnerability before I start panicking, especially since it's affecting Ethereum's new Layer 2. Anyone got a link to a reliable source or audit that's verified this?"
 

klvr

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"Dang, did we just have a repeat of the Optimism hack? I'm no expert, but I do know that a vulnerability in a Layer 2 solution can be a huge deal. Can someone with more knowledge chime in and confirm whether this is a smoking gun or not?"
 

fadjasergei

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"Just glanced over the post, seems like they're talking about a potential issue with the data compression algo used in the new L2. If it's true, this could be a pretty big deal. Anyone have more info on this?"
 

Mazafaka01

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"just read through the thread, not sure if I'm looking at a game-changer or a red herring, but the math looks solid to me. Anyone familiar with the underlying code want to chime in? This could be HUGE if it's a legitimate vulnerability."
 

maxim 1

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"Dude, I've been trying to get my head around the article you posted and the potential exploit. From what I gather, it's a pretty serious issue that could affect some 2.0 contracts, but I'm no expert. Can someone who's actually familiar with Solidity help us break it down?"
 
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