As one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance is no stranger to controversy. But can the exchange be hacked?

The short answer is: yes. Any centralized exchange is susceptible to hacking because it represents a single point of failure.

If hackers can gain access to the server that holds the exchange’s private keys, they can steal all of the funds stored on the platform.

This is why it’s important to store your cryptocurrencies in a wallet that you control, such as a hardware wallet. That way, even if an exchange is hacked, your funds will be safe.

Of course, Binance has taken steps to improve its security since it was founded in 2017. The exchange now uses what’s known as “cold storage” for its private keys, meaning they’re kept offline and are much less vulnerable to attack.

Binance also has a “bug bounty” program that rewards people for finding security vulnerabilities on the platform. And it recently launched a “Secure Asset Fund for Users” (SAFU) that will reimburse users for any losses incurred due to hacks or other security incidents.

So while Binance can be hacked, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to do so. And if you take steps to protect your own account, such as using two-factor authentication and storing your funds in a hardware wallet, you can further reduce your risk.