<div id="readability-page-1">According to Odaily, SlowMist's Cosine posted on X platform that the Verus theft might have been caused by attackers creating a fake Merkle proof. This proof reportedly passed the verification of the Verus Ethereum bridge, which is not open-source, allowing the attackers to withdraw funds including ETH, tBTC, and USDC. Further verification of the details is required.</div>

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<p>Verus theft is suspected to be linked to attackers generating a fake Merkle proof that bypassed the verification of the non-open-source Verus Ethereum bridge, enabling the withdrawal of funds such as ETH, tBTC, and USDC. Further verification is needed.</p>

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Verus Exploit Suspected Due to Fake Merkle Proof