LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The Cardano network recently experienced a temporary chain split triggered by a software bug. A faulty delegation transaction pattern led to a split in the blockchain, raising concerns about the security and integrity of the network. Despite the technical challenges, the ADA price remained relatively stable, indicating the resilience of the market.
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The Cardano network, known for its innovative blockchain technology, recently faced an unexpected challenge. A software bug led to a temporary chain split triggered by a bad delegation transaction. This transaction, although valid at the protocol level, led to a discrepancy in processing by the nodes, which ultimately led to a partitioning of the blockchain.
The incident was caused by a staking pool operator named Homer J, who used AI-generated code to carry out the transaction. This action brought to light an old bug in the underlying software library used by the Cardano blockchain. The chain split led to concerns about orphaned transactions and potential double spending of ADA, causing economic harm to some users.
To fix the issue, staking pool operators have been instructed to download the latest version of the node software. This allowed the split chain to be reintegrated into a unified blockchain story. Despite the technical challenges, the price of ADA remained relatively stable, only registering a slight decline from $0.44 to around $0.40.
The incident sparked debate within the Cardano community. Some members argued that Homer J’s action helped expose critical flaws, while others, including Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, viewed it as an attack on the network. Hoskinson reported that the FBI was involved in the investigation of the incident because it could involve serious manipulation of a digital network.
However, the incident received little notice among the broader crypto community, partly due to a general downturn in the crypto market that began in October. Despite the challenges, Cardano remains a significant player in the blockchain technology space and the incident could lead to improvements in network security in the long term.
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