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Solana engineers swiftly patched a critical bug in the Token-22 confidential tokens program, preventing potential exploits. The quiet rollout sparked debate over transparency and centralization in blockchain networks.
- The vulnerability in Solana's Token-22 program could have allowed unlimited token minting or unauthorized withdrawals.
- A supermajority of validators adopted the patch within two days, preventing any known exploits.
- The quiet patch rollout sparked criticism, with some accusing Solana of centralization, while others defended the necessity of stealth fixes.
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