Sui and Aptos Incompatibility Warned by SlowMist Expert

Address Compatibility Issues Threaten User Funds

Yuxian from SlowMist, a renowned blockchain security firm, warned users about Sui and Aptos address incompatibility. Both use a similar format but different underlying cryptography, risking user errors.

Yuxian, Security Expert, SlowMist, “If a user mistakenly sends Aptos assets to a seemingly legitimate Sui address (also starting with ‘0x’ and a total length of 66 characters), the funds will be irretrievable. The same set of mnemonic phrases generates different addresses on these two blockchains.”

Users of Sui and Aptos, two major Layer 1 blockchains, are at risk of fund loss due to address similarity. The advisory aims to prevent errors and raise awareness within the community.

Exchanges Stress Importance of Address Verification

The advisory has led crypto exchanges like Gate Exchange and Binance to emphasize address verification, ensuring user assets are safeguarded against potential misdirection.

There is a renewed focus on improving cross-chain interoperability and address validation, highlighting the importance of distinct design schemes and user education by exchanges and developers.

Lessons from Ethereum and EVM Chain Incidents

Similar issues have been encountered with Ethereum and EVM chains, where address similarities resulted in lost funds. This highlights the importance of distinct cryptographic designs.

Calls for improved standards and user education have risen, suggesting potential positive developments in interoperability and security measures. Experts emphasize learning from historical incidents to mitigate risks.