Attack Vector Patched and Security Audit
On June 29, Taiko officially announced that the attack path exploited on June 21 has been successfully sealed. The fix has undergone a comprehensive review by independent security experts, ensuring no exploitable vulnerabilities remain. The team emphasized that user funds are not at risk, and on-chain asset safety is guaranteed.
Four-Step Network Restart Plan
Taiko has outlined a detailed four-step restart procedure to gradually restore L2 ecosystem operations while minimizing risk:
- Step 1: Deploy Fix and Confirm Chain Finality – The team will deploy the fix contract, with the Security Council reviewing to ensure no fake checkpoints or exploitable claim paths exist. This step establishes data integrity on the chain.
- Step 2: Replenish Bridge Funds – Ensure L2 assets are fully 1:1 backed by Ethereum mainnet assets, verifiable on-chain by anyone. This restores trust in the bridge and prevents decoupling of funds.
- Step 3: Resume Network Operations – Reopen L2 transfers, swaps, and trading functions, allowing users normal access to core services. The team will closely monitor network stability.
- Step 4: Lift Bridge Pause – After confirming chain finality and network stability, the Security Council will submit a proposal to lift the bridge pause. Users will then be able to freely move assets between Taiko and other chains. Conservative withdrawal limits will be imposed as an extra security measure, but not expected to restrict normal transfers.
Security Measures and Community Impact
This incident highlights the complexity of L2 bridge security, but Taiko's rapid response and independent audit demonstrate mature project governance. The Security Council's multi-sig review mechanism provides a decentralized security layer for critical operations. The initial conservative withdrawal limits aim to prevent attackers from profiting from the recovery window, with minimal impact on ordinary users. The community has focused on the integrity of bridge fund backing; Taiko's promise of on-chain verifiability enhances transparency.

