Aztec (Connect + Payments) (2026) — Crypto Hack
Not RecoveredAztec's deprecated immutable contracts were hit twice (Aztec Bridge ~$2.16M + Aztec Connect ~$2.1M) for ~$4.26M total, with no recovery.
Summary
Aztec's deprecated immutable contracts were hit twice (Aztec Bridge ~$2.16M + Aztec Connect ~$2.1M) for ~$4.26M total, with no recovery.
How It Was Compromised — Deprecated Contracts Exploit via Deprecated immutable contracts no longer controlled or pausable by Aztec Foundation
On June 18, 2026, Aztec's deprecated immutable contracts, which were no longer controlled or pausable by the Aztec Foundation, were exploited twice. The Aztec Bridge lost approximately $2.16M and Aztec Connect lost approximately $2.1M, totaling ~$4.26M. Because the contracts were deprecated and immutable, no intervention was possible. No recovery has been reported.
Fund Flow & Laundering Analysis
No laundering activity observed. Stolen funds remain in attacker wallets; no recovery possible due to deprecated immutable contracts.