When $220M Vanishes: Cetus’ Wild Recovery Adventure! 💸🕵️‍♂️

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  • In a plot twist worthy of a particularly mischievous fairy tale, Cetus’ $220 million hack led to a flurry of activity, freezing $162 million faster than you can say “not my wallet!” and offering a $6 million bounty for the return of the missing loot.
  • As if battling a dragon, Cetus faced recovery challenges, tossing out rewards like confetti and rallying the community to help, all while the stolen funds danced merrily in the shadows.

On the 22nd of May, a day that will live in infamy (or at least in the annals of “What Were They Thinking?”), the decentralized exchange Cetus was hit by a brazen attack that saw over $220 million whisked away in mere minutes. Poof! Just like that, it was gone, leaving behind a trail of bewildered investors and a few very nervous cats.

But wait! The story didn’t end there, because in the world of cryptocurrency, there’s always a sequel, and this one involves frozen assets and a bounty that would make even the most hardened pirate raise an eyebrow.

The Cetus team, in a display of speed that would make a caffeinated squirrel proud, managed to freeze $162 million of the stolen assets and is now offering a $6 million white-hat bounty to recover the rest. Because who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt?

Now, the protocol is embarking on a recovery journey that involves a community vote and some rather direct negotiations with the attacker. One can only imagine the awkwardness of that conversation: “So, about that $220 million…?”

What we know

On that fateful day, Cetus – a decentralized exchange built on the dreams of many and the code of a few – fell victim to a massive cyberattack that saw over $220 million in digital assets vanish faster than a magician’s rabbit.

Within hours, however, the team, in collaboration with the Sui Foundation (who, let’s be honest, deserve a medal), managed to freeze $162 million of the stolen funds. It’s like putting a lid on a boiling pot of soup – messy, but necessary.

By leveraging the decentralized validator network, which decided to play the role of the vigilant guardian, the attack was partially neutralized. It’s a bit like having a neighborhood watch, but for digital wallets.

The road to recovery

And so, the saga continues, as Cetus navigates the rocky road to recovery, armed with community support, a bounty, and perhaps a few good luck charms. Stay tuned, folks – this is one adventure you won’t want to miss!

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2025-05-26 02:18