Carrot Funding posts onchain message to exploit perpetrator demanding return of 80% of stolen funds by October 12, 2026 or facing law enforcement and public bounty.
Security & Exploits ·
Carrot Funding posted an onchain message to the address allegedly responsible for a fund theft, offering a conditional settlement. The message demands return of 80% of stolen funds to a specified wallet by October 12, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, in exchange for allowing the perpetrator to retain 20% as a bug bounty reward. Should the funds not be returned by that deadline, Carrot Funding stated it will convert the 20% into a public bounty for information identifying the attacker and pursue law enforcement action.
The message was transmitted on the Binance Smart Chain network and includes a private contact channel at info@carrotfunding.io for negotiation. The onchain approach—posting the demand publicly on the blockchain rather than through traditional channels—reflects a growing practice among projects responding to exploits, combining financial incentive with reputational and legal pressure.
No details have been disclosed regarding the theft's timing, the specific vulnerability exploited, or the total value at stake. The outcome remains dependent on whether the identified address responds to the settlement proposal or law enforcement intervention.