- Amount Lost: $192,000.00
- Funds Returned: $0.00
- Category: Token
- Date: 2023-4-3
Quick Summary
On Apr 3, 2023, the team behind the MOL Token token executed a rug pull, resulting in a loss of funds worth $192K USD.
Details of the Exploit
The attack on the MOL Token token involved the token contract deployer manipulating the liquidity pool by removing liquidity from the pair contract and selling a large quantity of tokens on the market. This resulted in a rapid drop in the token's price by approximately 90%. The deployer took advantage of their ability to manipulate the liquidity pool and market to execute a rug pull, effectively stealing funds from investors. The exploit highlights the importance of careful token contract design and the need for investors to perform due diligence before investing in new projects.
Block Data Reference
Deployer:
https://bscscan.com/address/0xcc9ad5a67492fa9ea303117203c54e8ec6c69f3a
Example TX of removing liquidity:
https://bscscan.com/tx/0xa1e5ca0ec2057cc464a38193e64f11a846ebf4b5a31fc7a3fbc6e8314e0e7576
Proof Links: