X100 exploited for 2,022.85 ETH; independent researcher negotiating bounty return with attacker via on-chain messaging.
Security & Exploits ·
X100 was exploited on October 24, 2026, resulting in the loss of 2,022.85 ETH. An independent researcher claiming direct contact with the X100 team has initiated on-chain negotiations with the attacker's wallet, offering a bounty arrangement as an alternative to cashing out the stolen funds.
The researcher posted a message to the attacker's address, noting that the wallet has already been flagged by Blockaid and that fund trails through FixedFloat and Across are documented, making liquidation difficult. The communication emphasizes that law enforcement is not involved and invites the attacker to propose terms for returning the funds in exchange for a bounty, with the researcher acting as intermediary to coordinate confirmation of return addresses with the X100 team.
It remains unclear whether the attacker will respond to the negotiation attempt, whether X100 has made a formal bounty offer public, or what security lapse led to the exploit. The approach depends on the attacker's willingness to engage and the feasibility of the proposed deal structure.