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A single multi-signature wallet is critical to the operations of 12 blockchain networks. If compromised, this single wallet could lead to losses of $121 million across all 12 networks. These networks, including Zora, Aevo, Hypr, Orderly, Ancient8, Lyra, Mode, Pgn, Parallel, and Metal, utilize Conduit rollup creation software for transactions that require collective multi-signature authentication. 
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 also friendly reminder that conduit chains are all upgradable by the same multisig (includes zora, aevo, hypr, orderly, ancient, lyra, mode, pgn, parallel, metal) <a href="https://t.co/cZ5MzeaHfJ" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/cZ5MzeaHfJ</a>— donnoh.eth 💗 (@donnoh_eth) <a href="https://twitter.com/donnoh_eth/status/1792298626934333840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">May 19, 2024</a>
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According to L2Beat researcher Luca Donno, this wallet requires authorization from three out of five designated signatories before executing any transactions. The security of these signatures is heightened by their storage in hardware wallets, which Conduit founder Andrew Huang notes makes unauthorized access challenging. <a href="https://x.com/donnoh_eth/status/1792298626934333840" target="_blank"> </a>Huang states that a breach would require physical access to at least three of the five individuals holding these keys. In response to security concerns, Huang announced plans to upgrade the authentication process to require five out of seven signatures, thereby enhancing security and decentralization. This change is expected in the upcoming weeks. 
Furthermore, as layer 2 solutions evolve, they are anticipated to transition to a second stage of decentralization, which should mitigate centralization risks further and potentially boost user adoption by improving the overall user experience and reducing Ethereum gas fees. 
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Single Multisig Wallet Hack Could Drain 12 Ethereum L2s

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