WXC Token Smart Contract Token Burn Mechanism Triggered

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The WXC smart contract was launched on the Binance Smart Chain. Shortly after, a vulnerability in its token burn mechanism—specifically triggered when selling tokens to the pair—was exploited by an attacker. As a result, approximately $30.9k was stolen. The incident was analyzed and reported by TenArmor. The WXC protocol doesn't appear to have any visible social media, and it remains unclear whether any investigation or recovery efforts are underway.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

About WXC Smart Contract

The WXC smart contract is located on Binance Smart Chain, and was launched on July 31st, 2025.

The Reality

Unfortunately, it appears that the burn mechanism of the smart contract introduced a vulnerability.

What Happened

The smart contract for the WXC token on Binance Smart Chain was exploited due to a flaw in its token burn mechanism, resulting in a $30.9k loss.

Key Event Timeline - WXC Token Smart Contract Token Burn Mechanism Triggered
Date Event Description
July 31st, 2025 9:59:53 PM MDT Smart Contract Crearted The victim smart contract is first created on Binance Smart Chain.
August 10th, 2025 8:59:18 PM MDT Attack Transaction The attack transaction is accepted and processed by the Binance Smart Chain.
August 10th, 2025 11:20:00 PM MDT TenArmor Tweet Posted TenArmor posts an alert regarding the attack transaction.

Technical Details

"It appears that the token burn mechanism, triggered when selling tokens to the pair, was exploited by the attacker."

Total Amount Lost

TenArmor has reported that the total amount lost in the attack was $30.9k.

The total amount lost has been estimated at $31,000 USD.

Immediate Reactions

There is no indication of any reaction from the protocol.

Ultimate Outcome

The incident was reported on and analyzed by TenArmor.

Total Amount Recovered

It is unlikely that the lost funds will be recovered.

There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.

Ongoing Developments

It is unclear if any further investigation or recovery attempt is ongoing.

Individual Prevention Policies

No specific policies for individual prevention have yet been identified in this case.

For the full list of how to protect your funds as an individual, check our Prevention Policies for Individuals guide.

Platform Prevention Policies

Policies for platforms to take to prevent this situation have not yet been selected in this case.

For the full list of how to protect your funds as a financial service, check our Prevention Policies for Platforms guide.

Regulatory Prevention Policies

No specific regulatory policies have yet been identified in this case.

For the full list of regulatory policies that can prevent loss, check our Prevention Policies for Regulators guide.

References