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Vara-Ethereum Bridge.
Methodology
TVL: On Ethereum, TVL is the value of tokens locked in the ERC20Manager contract (which back their tokenized versions on Vara). On Vara, TVL is the value of VARA bridged to Ethereum, measured as the WVARA locked in the vft-manager (the collateral backing WVARA minted on Ethereum). Only tokens officially supported by the Vara ⇌ Ethereum Bridge are counted.View code on GitHubHacks
Date: Oct 19, 2026
Amount: $12,776
Classification: Bridge & Cross-Chain
Technique: Proof Verifier Bug
An attacker reportedly exploited Vara Bridge's cross-chain proof verification process to submit fraudulent Merkle roots representing outbound messages from Vara. These roots allegedly enabled unauthorized messages to be processed on Ethereum, resulting in approximately $12,776 in losses
Chains: Ethereum
Bridge Hack
Target Type: DeFi Protocol
Competitors
Vara Bridge history
TVL is the default DefiLlama definition. Daily values are UTC snapshots from May 22, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026.
All-time high TVL: $16,081 on Sep 26, 2026. All-time low TVL: $105 on May 28, 2026.
Daily TVL, Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026
| Date | TVL |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | $14,340 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $14,023 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $14,027 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $14,010 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $14,293 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $13,693 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $12,907 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $13,407 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $13,398 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $13,400 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $12,768 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $12,570 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $12,408 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $12,414 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $12,577 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $12,656 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $13,262 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $210 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $208 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $217 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $209 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $206 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $201 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $199 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $189 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $194 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $186 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $175 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $172 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | $188 |
TVL at each month end, May 2026 to Nov 2026
| Date | TVL |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | $174 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $226 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $10,918 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $10,808 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $14,963 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $172 |
| Nov 1, 2026 (latest) | $188 |
The .csv export on the chart above downloads every daily value. The same data is in the public API: https://api.llama.fi/protocol/vara-bridge
Frequently asked questions
What is Vara Bridge's TVL?
As of Nov 1, 2026, Vara Bridge has $178.92 in total value locked. TVL has decreased 98.8% over the past 30 days.
What chains does Vara Bridge operate on?
Vara Bridge operates on 2 chains: Vara and Ethereum. Vara holds the largest share at 93.3%.
How does Vara Bridge's TVL compare to similar protocols?
Among Bridge protocols tracked by DefiLlama, Vara Bridge ranks #118 by TVL. The category holds $61.067b across 158 protocols, and Vara Bridge accounts for <0.1% of that total. Similar protocols include LayerZero V2, USDT0, CCIP, Portal, Unit, Lighter Bridge, Aster Bridge, SolvBTC, Merlins Seal, and NEAR Intents.
Has Vara Bridge ever been exploited?
Vara Bridge has 1 recorded security incident. The most recent incident occurred on Oct 19, 2026 and involved $12,776. It was classified as Bridge & Cross-Chain.