A Litecoin MWEB execution bug allowed invalid transactions to be processed by outdated nodes, prompting a 13-block reorganization to remove them. The incident has been patched, but it reignited debate over PoW security, node upgrades, and settlement finality.
A vulnerability in Litecoin's MWEB allowed invalid transactions on outdated nodes, leading to a 13-block reorganization. Critics question PoW security as LTC price dips to $56 with minor damage. NEAR Intents estimated $600K exposure.
Litecoin experienced a 13-block reorganization on April 25, rolling back 32 minutes of activity. While the Foundation called it a non-zero-day DoS exploit via MWEB, GitHub logs reveal a consensus bug was patched privately a month ago, sparking transparency concerns.
Litecoin experienced a temporary chain split on April 25 after invalid MWEB transactions were accepted by part of the network. f2pool helped restore the valid chain after a 13-block reorganization, while Charlie Lee said quick miner action prevented worse consensus damage.
On April 25, invalid transactions in Litecoin's MimbleWimble Extension (MWEB) led to a temporary chain split. f2pool detected the anomaly and led a reorganization, restoring the valid chain after 13 blocks. Founder Charlie Lee highlighted the critical role of major miners; the market reacted calmly.
On April 25, 2026, invalid transactions in Litecoin's MimbleWimble Extension (MWEB) triggered a brief chain split. Mining pool f2pool quickly detected the anomaly and led a 13-block reorganization. Founder Charlie Lee publicly thanked f2pool, highlighting the critical role of major miners. Market reacted calmly with minor price impact.
On April 25, invalid transactions in Litecoin's MWEB caused a temporary chain split. F2pool and other miners reorganized 13 blocks to restore the valid chain. Founder Charlie Lee thanked miners for preventing a consensus failure. Market reacted calmly, highlighting both privacy risks and miner coordination.
On April 25, invalid transactions in MimbleWimble Extension caused a temporary chain split on Litecoin. Mining pool f2pool detected the anomaly and led a reorganization after 13 blocks. Founder Charlie Lee praised f2pool's quick action, preventing major consensus failure.
