MWEB
Coverage of MWEB in the Nexus archive.
- Litecoin zero-day bug caused 13 block reorg
A zero-day bug in Litecoin's code allowed invalid MWEB transactions, leading to a 13-block reorganization and a DoS attack on major mining pools. The issue was resolved via a network patch, ensuring valid transactions remain unaffected and normal operations continue.
- Litecoin hit with a zero day attack
Litecoin experienced a zero-day attack targeting its MWEB privacy layer, coupled with a coordinated Denial of Service (DoS) on major mining pools. The attack allowed invalid peg-outs, affecting protocols like Near Intents and THORChain, with potential losses up to $600k. DeFi protocols have seen over $750 million in exploits in 2026, including attacks on Kelp DAO and Solana-based Drift.
- Join the New Litecoin discord from the Litecoin Foundation- connect with developers and the Scrypt ecosystem
The Litecoin Foundation has launched the Litecoin Vanguard Collective (LVC), a Discord community for businesses, developers, and the public to connect with the Scrypt ecosystem. The platform features private chats for networking and discussions on topics like MWEB, payments, and merge-mined Scrypt coins such as Pepecoin and Bellscoin.