Definition ∞ A tokenomics exploit is a vulnerability within the economic design or incentive structure of a cryptocurrency token that can be leveraged for malicious gain. Attackers exploit these flaws to manipulate token supply, extract value, or disrupt the intended economic balance of a protocol. Such exploits often result in significant financial losses for users and the project.
Context ∞ Tokenomics exploits are a recurring concern in the cryptocurrency space, with news outlets frequently reporting on instances where poorly designed token distributions, governance mechanisms, or reward systems have been manipulated. Discussions often focus on the technical and economic factors that create these vulnerabilities and the measures developers are taking to enhance the security and fairness of their tokenomics models.
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