Liquid Exchange Attackers Offer to Return 4,000 BTC

A group claiming responsibility for the theft of nearly 4,000 BTC from the Liquid exchange has reached out with a proposal. They have offered to return the bulk of the stolen assets, provided that Blockstream fixes the underlying security vulnerability that allowed the breach to occur in the first place.

The offer suggests that the attackers view themselves as white hats. This is a common tactic in recent crypto exploits where hackers return funds after exposing security flaws in exchange protocols to prove their capabilities or avoid further legal pressure.

At this moment, no repayment has been confirmed by the exchange or verified on the blockchain. Traders are keeping a close watch on the situation, as the recovery of such a large amount of capital could stabilize the platform. For now, users remain cautious while waiting for official updates regarding the safety of their assets.