Crosschain trading protocol Chainflip has implemented an emergency software upgrade to prevent hackers from moving funds stolen in the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit. 😲
The move follows the Feb. 21 Bybit hack, the largest crypto exchange breach in history. Blockchain investigators, analytics firms, crypto exchanges, and network protocols have since worked together to trace and recover the stolen funds. 🕵️♂️🔍
The protocol announced the “1.7.10” upgrade on Feb. 24, stating that it aims to block illicit transactions and protect liquidity providers from exposure to stolen funds. 🔒🚫
In its announcement, Chainflip said that the flow of illicit funds through the protocol exposes liquidity providers to risk, which could compromise the protection of general users.
“That is why we acted quickly to cut off access to the main interface after flows from the Bybit hack were spotted on Saturday morning.”
Working together to reduce crime in crypto
Chainlink also worked with its providers to ensure that Bybit funds are not siphoned through its decentralized crosschain services. However, the latest upgrade is expected to go live by or before Feb. 27, following internal testing of the code and network deployment.
“1.7.10 (the latest upgrade) includes an upgrade to the existing broker-level screening tools available to all broker operators.”
The tool will allow operators to block incoming Bitcoin (BTC) transfers based on risk profiling. 🧐
“Rejected deposits are sent back directly to the refund address specified by the user. This feature is now being extended to Ethereum and all ERC-20 tokens.”
As a result of the upcoming upgrade, any crypto wallets linked to the Bybit hack or any other prominent security incident will be unable to use Chainflip services. Additionally, the protocol plans to introduce more features based on the need for user protection.
Chainflip targets all hack-linked wallets
Hinting toward the proactive measures taken across the crypto ecosystem in lieu of the Bybit hack, Chainflip said:
“We do not need regulators to tell us what to do in this situation. There are sufficient commercial reasons for the ecosystem to take these steps, not just ethical ones.”
On an end note, Chainflip advised Lazarus Groups, a.k.a. Bybit hackers, to “Take your stolen money elsewhere – we don’t want it.” 💸👋
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2025-02-25 14:51