On-chain message shows protocol offering 20% bounty to exploit perpetrator in exchange for 80% fund refund to avoid legal action.
Security & Exploits ·
An on-chain message posted to Ethereum mainnet indicates a protocol has proposed settlement terms with an individual responsible for an exploit. The message, sent from one address to another, offers a 20% bounty in exchange for the return of 80% of funds taken during the incident, framed as a means to resolve the matter without legal action.
The proposal suggests the protocol is pursuing a negotiated recovery rather than enforcement through courts or law enforcement. The message emphasizes the desire to reach an "amicable" resolution, implying the protocol may lack confidence in recovering stolen assets through traditional legal channels or prefers to minimize reputational and operational disruption.
It remains unclear whether the exploit perpetrator has responded to the offer, what the total value of funds at stake is, or which protocol is involved. The outcome of this negotiation—whether any refund occurs and at what terms—has not yet been established.