Cardano Network Experiences Temporary Chain Split Due to Software Exploit The Cardano blockchain faced a brief but significant disruption on Friday caused by a network split stemming from a corrupted delegation transaction. While valid on the protocol level, the malformed transaction exploited an outdated software bug, leading to a chain partition and disagreement among nodes on processing transactions. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in the network’s software infrastructure, with the exploit traced back to a staking pool operator using AI-generated code to push the malicious transaction. The operator, known as Homer J, has publicly accepted responsibility for the disruption, which was triggered by an old bug in the underlying software library used by Cardano. In response, staking pool operators were instructed to update their node software to the latest version, aiming to recover the chain and prevent further issues. Despite these efforts, concerns remain over potential orpha...