Liquid Hackers Return $270 M in Bitcoin After Initial $320 M Theft

Hackers who compromised the Liquid sidechain bridge initially moved an estimated $320 million worth of Bitcoin. Following a public on‑chain message from Blockstream indicating that the bridge nodes had been patched, the perpetrators returned $270 million of the stolen funds.

Remaining Outstanding Funds

Despite the partial restitution, nearly 600 BTC remain outstanding, according to the on‑chain data referenced by Blockstream.

Blockstream’s Response

Blockstream posted an on‑chain message to the attackers, confirming that the Liquid bridge’s vulnerable nodes had been fixed. The message appears to have prompted the return of a substantial portion of the stolen Bitcoin.

Implications for Liquid Users

The incident underscores the risks associated with cross‑chain bridges and highlights the importance of rapid security patches. Users of the Liquid network are advised to monitor further updates from the platform regarding any additional remediation steps.