AnomaPay Pauses Verifier, Leaving Deposited Funds Temporarily Inaccessible

AnomaPay paused the RISC Zero-backed verifier used by its protocol after a security vulnerability was identified in the proof system, leaving users unable to access deposited funds until a planned upgrade is complete.

AnomaPay said the vulnerability could put user funds at risk. It also said funds already deposited remain safe, though users cannot access them while the verifier is offline. The RISC Zero team will upgrade the paused verifier.

AnomaPay expects the Anoma protocol upgrade to V2 to take about two weeks. The release will include new security updates for RISC Zero's proof system. When the upgrade is complete, funds will move automatically to V2 and access will be restored; users do not need to take any action.

AnomaPay described the halt as necessary to protect users and their funds, despite the disruption. Deposits are described as safe while access remains paused until the protocol upgrade is complete.