Ethereum’s $1.4B Heist: Roll Back the Blockchain or Face the Music? Vitalik’s 2016 Dilemma Returns
Following the massive Bybit hack on Feb 21, 2025, in which hackers stole about $1.4 billion worth of ethereum (ETH) from the exchange’s cold wallet, a contentious debate has emerged within the crypto community regarding...
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