Decentralized GPU cloud platform Aethir has confirmed it contained a bridge exploit affecting its Ethereum-linked contracts, limiting total losses to under $90,000. The quick response follows earlier estimates from PeckShield, which had projected potential damages of up to $400,000.
The incident involved Aethir’s cross-chain bridge infrastructure, specifically the AethirOFTAdapter smart contract. Unauthorized actors exploited the system and moved funds across multiple networks, including BNB Chain and Tron, likely to make tracking more difficult.
Aethir shared that it identified the activity quickly and immediately disconnected the affected contracts. The team also worked closely with major crypto exchanges to block associated wallet addresses, helping reduce further impact.
Aethir Confirms User Funds Safety and Next Steps
Aethir reassured its community that the main ATH token supply on Ethereum remains secure and unaffected. The platform emphasized that its services continue to operate normally.
To support those impacted, Aethir plans to release a detailed recovery and support plan next week. The team also intends to publish a full post-incident review, along with a list of related wallet addresses, to maintain transparency and accountability.
Several exchanges, including Binance, Upbit, Bithumb, and HTX, assisted in responding to the situation. Web3 security firm ZeroShadow also contributed technical analysis to help trace the activity.
This event reflects a broader pattern across decentralized finance (DeFi), where nearly $170 million has been taken through similar incidents in the first quarter of 2026.
Aethir continues to grow as a decentralized GPU cloud infrastructure provider, supporting artificial intelligence, gaming, and enterprise use cases through a globally distributed network rather than centralized systems.
The platform reported $127.8 million in revenue in 2025 and operates more than 440,000 GPU containers across 94 countries. It is supported by Web3 investors such as Animoca Brands and HashKey, with over $140 million raised to develop its ecosystem.
