We are observing what appears to be automated abuse on a production instance. The behavior is consistent with a script using an unofficial client.
Pattern 1 — Fake order flooding
Orders are created and canceled shortly after without ever being taken. The volume and timing suggest automation rather than a human user changing their mind.
Pattern 2 — Systematic order taking without follow-through
Existing orders from legitimate users are being taken but the trade is never completed. The taker does not respond after taking, forcing the trade to stall until expiration or cancellation.
Common trait
Both patterns appear to originate from a client that is not one of the known official Mostro clients. The behavior does not match normal user interaction patterns.
Impact
- Legitimate users post orders that get taken by the script and never completed, blocking their liquidity.
- The order book is polluted with fake orders, degrading the user experience.
- The operator has limited tools to identify or block the source since each action may come from a fresh keypair.
We are observing what appears to be automated abuse on a production instance. The behavior is consistent with a script using an unofficial client.
Pattern 1 — Fake order flooding
Orders are created and canceled shortly after without ever being taken. The volume and timing suggest automation rather than a human user changing their mind.
Pattern 2 — Systematic order taking without follow-through
Existing orders from legitimate users are being taken but the trade is never completed. The taker does not respond after taking, forcing the trade to stall until expiration or cancellation.
Common trait
Both patterns appear to originate from a client that is not one of the known official Mostro clients. The behavior does not match normal user interaction patterns.
Impact