Threshold paused its tBTC bridge on October 30 due to a critical Linux kernel vulnerability that posed a risk of remote code execution on unpatched servers. This led to a temporary halt in operations to safeguard the bridge’s infrastructure.
While the bridge has now partially resumed its activities, a significant $120 million reserve managed through Aave remains frozen as a precautionary measure. This freeze aims to protect users’ funds while the security issue is fully addressed.
Threshold is actively working on patching the vulnerability and ensuring all systems are secure before fully restoring the tBTC bridge services.