An exploit that uses uncollateralized flash loans to temporarily manipulate prices, governance votes, or oracle readings within a single transaction. The attacker borrows millions, executes the attack, repays the loan, and profits, all atomically with zero upfront capital.
Security
Flash Loan Attack
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