Trust Wallet’s browser extension has disappeared from the Google Chrome Web Store, leaving users facing a “404 Not Found” error just days after a $7 million exploit rocked the platform. Eowyn Chen, CEO of the self-custody wallet provider, stated that the removal is due to a technical glitch on Google’s end, not a regulatory or policy enforcement action.
The ‘Bug’ Behind the Delisting
Chen clarified that the sudden removal stems from a bug triggered during the submission of a new software version. According to her statement, Google’s team has acknowledged the error and is escalating the fix. This administrative limbo comes at a critical moment: the blocked update reportedly contains specific features designed to help victims of the recent hack verify their ownership for reimbursement claims.
The new version of Trust Wallet includes a feature designed to help reimbursement applicants submit verification codes through the extension.
The timing is precarious. Trust Wallet Token (TWT) drifted lower to $0.87 (-1.8%) as uncertainty lingered, though the muted reaction suggests the market accepts the “technical error” narrative.
Context: The $7M Holiday Exploit
This administrative friction compounds a difficult week for the wallet provider. Between December 24 and 26, attackers utilized a compromised Chrome Web Store API key to push a malicious update (version 2.68) to the extension store. The compromised code siphoned approximately $7 million in assets from users who logged in during that window.
While the mobile application remains unaffected and safe to use, the browser extension’s stability is vital for the ongoing remediation process. Until Google resolves the store backend error, users cannot download the legitimate patch required to prove their eligibility for the promised reimbursement.
Trust Wallet has urged users to remain vigilant against fake extensions attempting to fill the void during this downtime.
