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# Initia blockchain halted after $615K exploit tied to compromised key
- URL: https://www.cryptowithblock.com/initia-blockchain-halted-after-615k-exploit-tied-to-compromised-key/
- Published: 2026-11-10T18:01:26.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-10T18:01:26.000Z
- Description: Initia paused its blockchain after an exploit of about $615,000, which a hack tracker attributes to a compromised private key. If you use Initia, wait for official updates and watch for phishing.
- Author: Crypto With Block
- Tags: alerts, #urgent, #ai-watch

**Affected:** see below

## What happened

Initia halted its blockchain after an exploit of roughly $615,000\. DefiLlama's hack tracker lists the cause as a compromised private key. News reports say an investigation is ongoing. The sources do not explain exactly how the key was compromised or whether funds have been recovered.

## Who is affected

People who hold INIT or use apps and services on the Initia network may be affected while the chain is paused. The sources do not say whether individual user funds were taken, so the full scope is unclear.

## What to do now

- Check for updates only from Initia's official accounts, which you reach by typing them in yourself or using your saved bookmarks.
- Don't try to move or bridge funds until the team says the network is safe.
- Review your wallet activity and revoke any token approvals you no longer need.
- Ignore messages offering compensation, refunds, or claims. Scammers often exploit incidents like this.
- Never share your seed phrase or private key with anyone, including people claiming to be support.
- Use a hardware wallet or another secure setup for any long-term holdings.

Our alerts never ask you to click a link, log in, "verify" a wallet or move funds. Expect scammers to copy this news: if a message about it asks for any of that, it's a scam.

## Sources

- [Initia hacked ($0.6M): Private Key Compromised](https://defillama.com/hacks?ref=cryptowithblock.com) (DefiLlama hacks)
- [Initia halts blockchain after $615K exploit as INIT price surges over 60% - Crypto News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE1GcFI2R3BqRXloM0NHN3dCQXEtSTFBbU1OVHA5cUtHYzhIaFNnTzR2Y1B0S05iblJ3Q3JwcTdpaG5tWU1pQmw4UUxMdUNEUU42V09zS1hRSlpCR19Ib29DOVlyeWZyRmJDa1VoTDJDbmJRelhYOGc?oc=5&ref=cryptowithblock.com) (Google News)
- [Initia halts blockchain after $615K hack; INIT token jumps 61% amid ongoing investigation - Pluang](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOeTJ6ODdDR3QxeEFHRXA5bjA0dEtDMXJ1UWcyTnp3cHlTUDZTLW81UnlfUGVTWWZzZEJkTVJCUTBXTTRVU0ZMWHJKN1dGR1lZN3Q5VmJIS3pJemVRXy1ESVZRRDc0MG1RYWpDZ2R4TG44MElFTDBpUjd0cTVtdWUxNURwU25YNmhCNmlrM1pIZW9kbGFGVC15ZHMtMA?oc=5&ref=cryptowithblock.com) (Google News)

*Written by AI Security Watch from the sources above and published automatically. Education only, not financial advice.*