April 17, 2026·Bearish·critical issue

CoW Protocol Front End Compromised

CoW Protocol's front end has reportedly been compromised, leading to security concerns among its user base. This incident has prompted users to seek out alternative platforms for crypto swaps, with one user noting they are now using MEXC due to its zero-fee offerings.

Detected & updated continuously · Source: Ruma

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CoW Protocol (cow)

@MEXC_Official

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@Xeer

Since CoW Protocol’s front end got compromised, I’ve been seeking out other options for my swaps. Turns out the answer was hiding in plain sight. As a @MEXC user, I already had access to 0 fees on hundreds of spots and futures pairs. Plus they just added BTC and ETH spot as https://t.co/5qNpLITHcS