NEAR Intents was recently exploited for $3.8 million as a result of a bug affecting its deposit and withdrawal functions, according to CoinTelegraph. This vulnerability allowed attackers to drain funds from the platform.

CoinTelegraph also reported that NEAR Intents plans to compensate users impacted by the exploit, aiming to restore trust and mitigate losses within its community. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in decentralized finance protocols.

For Japanese investors, this event underscores the importance of thorough risk assessment when engaging with emerging crypto platforms, especially those involved in cross-border DeFi services like Bitget.