BonkDAO Reports $20M Theft from ‘Malicious Governance Proposal’
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The Bonk (BONK) memecoin project has reported a significant theft, with an unknown entity draining $20 million worth of tokens through what it called a 'malicious governance proposal'. The incident hi
On July 6th, 2026, BonkDAO (the decentralized autonomous organization behind BONK, a memecoin) reported that an unknown entity had stolen $20 million worth of tokens from their treasury on the Solana blockchain. This theft was reportedly executed through what they termed a 'malicious governance proposal'. The developers informed law enforcement and are working to recover funds and identify the perpetrators.
BonkDAO launched BONK, one of several dog-themed memecoins including Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), in December 2022. Initially, its price dropped by about 7% following this attack, falling to around $0.05 from an unspecified higher value.
This incident comes at a time when the broader memecoin market is facing challenges. According to CoinMarketCap data, the total market capitalization of top memecoins hit a two-year low last week and had dropped by more than 54% over the previous year before recovering slightly in July.
The theft highlights risks associated with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). In May, DxSale, another memecoin launch platform, lost $7.3 million following a cyberattack that affected liquidity providers on BNB Chain. Despite identifying the attacker’s wallet, tracing the funds can be challenging due to the infrastructure used.
The broader implications of such incidents are significant for traders and investors in decentralized finance (DeFi). They underscore the importance of robust security measures and governance protocols within DAOs to prevent similar attacks from occurring again.
Traders should monitor developments closely. Key areas of focus include updates on the investigation, potential legal actions against perpetrators, and any changes or improvements made by BonkDAO to enhance its security.
Source: Cointelegraph. Summarized and rewritten by the Vexoda Newsroom. This is market news, not financial advice.