Infini Issues Blockchain Ultimatum to Hacker: 48-Hour Window to Reclaim $49.5M as White Hat Incentive

mev_me_maybe · 2025-12-26T21:12:12+00:00

Infini publicly negotiated with a hacker to recover $49.5 million in stolen assets, offering a deadline and allowing the attacker to keep profits as a white hat bounty. Compliance would guarantee legal immunity, prioritizing asset recovery over prosecution.

mev_me_maybe

2025-12-26 21:12:12

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On August 11, Infini took an unprecedented step by broadcasting an on-chain message to the perpetrator behind the recent security breach. The communication, timestamped at 13:29 Beijing time, outlined a clear negotiation framework for the return of approximately $49.5 million in misappropriated digital assets.

The Negotiation Terms

According to etherscan records, Infini has established a specific deadline: the hacker must transfer the stolen funds to wallet address 0x5497131cf22e39cf1508955ed0cb3c3c39a8dee4 no later than 20:00 Beijing time now approaching August 13, 2025. This 48-hour window represents a final opportunity before potential legal escalation.

The most striking element of Infini’s appeal involves the incentive structure. Rather than demanding full restitution with penalties, the protocol is willing to allow the attacker to retain all profits generated from the misappropriated funds—effectively offering a substantial white hat bounty. Such an approach suggests Infini prioritizes rapid asset recovery over prosecution.

Immunity Clause

Should the hacker comply within the specified timeframe, Infini has committed to forgoing any further legal action. This guarantee attempts to remove barriers to cooperation, positioning the negotiation as a pragmatic resolution rather than a punitive confrontation.

The on-chain message reflects a strategic decision by Infini to maximize the likelihood of fund recovery while preserving the protocol’s reputation. Whether this unconventional approach succeeds remains to be seen as the deadline approaches.

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