PolyNetwork, the cross-chain Defi protocol that became the victim of the largest Defi hack resulting in funds worth $610 million being stolen has finally received the private key to the remaining fund amounting to near $200 million. PolyNetwork thanked the hacker for returning the remaining funds claiming they are ready for a new “journey.” The protocol had addressed the hacker as “White Hat” and even offered him a job as their chief security officer.
Dear “Hacker”,
Thank You! We are ready for a new journey.
Poly Network Teamhttps://t.co/djwsVJRXrN
— Poly Network (@PolyNetwork2) August 23, 2021
Source: EtherScan
The hacker also released a note along with the final private key mentioning the “Happy Ending.”
The protocol was hacked on 10th August, where the hacker managed to override permission from the “bookkeepers.” These bookkeepers were responsible for approving cross-chain transactions. The hacker behind the attack managed to move away from funds to three diff
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