Cardano Blockchain Hit by DDoS Attack

Critical Infrastructure Impacted

The Cardano blockchain, a prominent platform for decentralized applications and cryptocurrency, has come under attack. Late Tuesday, a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack targeted the network, disrupting its normal operations.

Delegation and Staking Affected

The DDoS attack has significantly impacted Cardano's delegation process, where ADA holders can delegate their stake to stake pools to participate in the network's consensus mechanism. Affected stake pools are currently experiencing reduced performance and may have difficulty processing transactions.

Ongoing Investigation

The Cardano team is actively investigating the attack and working to mitigate its effects. They have deployed additional resources to enhance network resilience and are working with law enforcement to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.

Call for Vigilance

In light of the attack, the Cardano team urges ADA holders and stake pool operators to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. They recommend regularly updating software, using strong passwords, and monitoring suspicious activity.