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In 2021, Mogul Productions, a decentralized film financing platform, faced a critical issue when a smart contract vulnerability led to funds being locked. The platform, leveraging Ethereum’s blockchain and Chainlink oracles for transparent profit-sharing, aimed to democratize film funding through its STARS token. However, an exploit—likely due to unaudited or poorly audited code—caused significant financial losses, with funds trapped in the contract. This case highlights the risks of smart contract vulnerabilities in DeFi, such as reentrancy attacks or overflow errors, which can lock or drain assets. Despite Mogul’s innovative approach to film financing, the incident underscores the need for rigorous audits and robust security practices to protect decentralized platforms and investor funds.