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The attacker who withdrew ~4,000 BTC from Blockstream's Liquid Network
The attacker who withdrew ~4,000 BTC from Blockstream's Liquid Network federation wallet returns 3,400 BTC after Blockstream said its bridge nodes were patched
TL;DRAttacker returns most stolen Bitcoin after Blockstream patches security vulnerability.
Why it matters: Shows federated bridge risks and that responsible disclosure can recover losses, but reveals critical infrastructure weaknesses.
- The attacker who withdrew roughly 4,000 BTC from a Liquid Federation wallet has returned 3,400 BTC after Blockstream said its bridge nodes had been patched.
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