Blockaid Warns Reth Bug Can Produce Incorrect State Proofs
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Blockaid disclosed a bug in the reth Ethereum client that can generate incorrect state proofs, prompting the security firm to publish patched builds for reth, op-reth and Base. Gauntlet responded by restricting deposits and allocations on the affected infrastructure. The flaw matters because reth underpins a meaningful share of Ethereum execution-layer and rollup infrastructure, so faulty proofs could propagate to downstream protocols and users. Watch for broader client adoption of the patched releases and for Gauntlet's restoration of deposits and allocations once the fix is confirmed.
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