On August 2023, GSS was exploited in a other, resulting in approximately $25K in losses. That makes the GSS exploit the 316th largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.
Attack Mechanics: How the GSS Other Played Out
Exploit Class Applied to GSS
The GSS incident on August 24, 2023 is classified as a Other. A specific exploit class outside the most common buckets. In the full archive, GSS is 1 of 188 documented other incidents.
GSS in Context
At $25K, the GSS exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — MIMSpell (2024) at $65M.
Prior Other Before GSS
The nearest other incident before GSS was ExactlyProtocol, 6 days earlier on August 18, 2023 ($7M lost). The same exploit class surfaced again within the other attack surface.
GSS Vulnerability Signature
The primary source categorises the GSS exploit specifically as “skim token balance”. This narrower label is entity-specific: it reflects how the GSS contract failed, rather than the broad other pattern alone.
Impact & Recovery for GSS
GSS Loss Figure
The GSS exploit caused $25,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 121st largest of 214 documented in 2023.
Where GSS Sits Among Other Attacks
Ranked by loss size, GSS is the 75th largest of 188 other incidents documented. That puts the GSS loss below the class average of $2.03M.
Timeline Since the GSS Incident
The GSS exploit occurred 2.6 years ago (964 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.
Primary Reference for GSS
Public post-mortem / on-chain analysis for the GSS incident: view source.
FAQ
How much did GSS lose?
The GSS exploit in August 2023 resulted in $25,000 in losses — the 121st largest of 214 DeFi incidents that year.
When did the GSS hack happen?
The GSS exploit was recorded on August 24, 2023 — 964 days ago.
What type of exploit hit GSS?
The GSS incident is classified as a Other. A specific exploit class outside the most common buckets.
How common is the Other pattern seen at GSS?
Our archive contains 188 documented other incidents. The GSS incident is one of them.
How does GSS compare to the largest Other attack?
The largest other incident in our archive is MIMSpell (2024) at $65M. The GSS loss is $25K.
What blockchain model is preferred for internal company use according to the document?
Private blockchains are preferred for internal use, limiting access to company members.
How do cryptocurrencies potentially facilitate tax evasion?
Their anonymity features and decentralized nature make detection of tax evasion activities challenging.