Telegram Trading Bot Shuts Down Due to Funding and Security Issue
Solareum, a Telegram trading bot built on Solana, has announced its permanent closure due to financial challenges and a recent security breach.
The developers conveyed the unfortunate news through the Solareum support channel on Telegram, with co-founder king.sol sharing the announcement on X. They cited a combination of factors, including insufficient funds, evolving market dynamics, and a recent security breach, as reasons for the closure.
Despite efforts to secure additional funding, adapt to market changes, and strengthen security measures, the team expressed their inability to ensure user safety due to financial constraints.
Solareum operated as a crypto trading bot on the Telegram messenger platform, facilitating transactions involving Solana tokens based on predetermined parameters.
In late March, the bot experienced a security breach, resulting in the loss of over 2,800 Solana tokens valued at around $520,000 from over 300 users. The exploit was initially attributed to the BONKbot trading bot but was later clarified by the team as a separate incident.
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The Solareum team emphasized that they are not involved in any exit scam and are actively collaborating with authorities to freeze the stolen funds if they are transferred to centralized exchanges.
As they wind down operations in the coming weeks, the team advised users to retrieve any relevant data or assets promptly.
The closure of Solareum comes amidst increased activity in the Solana ecosystem, attracting both speculators and scammers alike. Chainalysis reported significant online communities dedicated to Solana wallet drainer kits, while Blowfish identified new Solana drainers capable of sophisticated attacks.
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