shield Slippage Abuse · $290K loss

Inside the TheStandard_io Slippage Abuse — $290K gone on November 6, 2023

On November 2023, TheStandard_io was exploited in a slippage abuse, resulting in approximately $290K in losses. That makes the TheStandard_io exploit the 148th largest DeFi incident out of 690 documented in our archive.

Attack Mechanics: How the TheStandard_io Slippage Abuse Played Out

Exploit Class Applied to TheStandard_io

The TheStandard_io incident on November 6, 2023 is classified as a Slippage Abuse. Unprotected swap routes let the attacker extract value through sandwich trades or price drift. In the full archive, TheStandard_io is 1 of 13 documented slippage abuse incidents.

TheStandard_io in Context

At $290K, the TheStandard_io exploit is a minor (<$1M) event compared to the largest same-class incident in our archive — DCFToken (2025) at $442K.

Prior Slippage Abuse Before TheStandard_io

The nearest slippage abuse incident before TheStandard_io was LaEeb, 7 days earlier on October 30, 2023. The same exploit class surfaced again within the slippage abuse attack surface.

TheStandard_io Vulnerability Signature

The primary source categorises the TheStandard_io exploit specifically as “Lack of slippage protection”. This narrower label is entity-specific: it reflects how the TheStandard_io contract failed, rather than the broad slippage abuse pattern alone.

Impact & Recovery for TheStandard_io

TheStandard_io Loss Figure

The TheStandard_io exploit caused $290,000 in losses — a minor (<$1M) incident and the 59th largest of 214 documented in 2023.

Where TheStandard_io Sits Among Slippage Abuse Attacks

Ranked by loss size, TheStandard_io is the 2nd largest of 13 slippage abuse incidents documented. That puts the TheStandard_io loss above the class average of $119.9K.

Timeline Since the TheStandard_io Incident

The TheStandard_io exploit occurred 2.4 years ago (890 days). The contract, its fork-block, and the attack transaction remain on-chain and forensically reproducible.

Primary Reference for TheStandard_io

Public post-mortem / on-chain analysis for the TheStandard_io incident: view source.

FAQ

How much did TheStandard_io lose?

The TheStandard_io exploit in November 2023 resulted in $290,000 in losses — the 59th largest of 214 DeFi incidents that year.

When did the TheStandard_io hack happen?

The TheStandard_io exploit was recorded on November 6, 2023 — 890 days ago.

What type of exploit hit TheStandard_io?

The TheStandard_io incident is classified as a Slippage Abuse. Unprotected swap routes let the attacker extract value through sandwich trades or price drift.

How common is the Slippage Abuse pattern seen at TheStandard_io?

Our archive contains 13 documented slippage abuse incidents. The TheStandard_io incident is one of them.

How does TheStandard_io compare to the largest Slippage Abuse attack?

The largest slippage abuse incident in our archive is DCFToken (2025) at $442K. The TheStandard_io loss is $290K.

How does the system address the challenge of scalability?

By leveraging blockchain platforms designed for high transaction throughput and integrating off-chain storage solutions.

What is identified as a major challenge in implementing blockchain technology in e-commerce?

One major challenge is the scalability of blockchain technology to handle high volumes of e-commerce transactions efficiently.