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DeFi can freeze stolen funds, but not everyone agrees it should

DEV Community·MLXIO·about 1 month ago
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DeFi protocols froze $835M in stolen crypto, challenging the 'code is law' ethos and igniting debate on decentralization's future.

Key takeaways

  • Why DeFi’s Ability to Freeze Stolen Funds Is Redefining Crypto Security
  • The myth that blockchain assets are untouchable is crumbling. Major DeFi protocols now have the power to freeze stolen funds—sometimes within hours of a hack. Take the...
  • These interventions aren’t isolated. Tether, the largest stablecoin, has frozen over $835 million in USDT tied to hacks and illicit activities since 2017, according to...
  • The ability to freeze stolen funds isn’t just a technical upgrade; it’s a psychological one. Investors—especially those managing institutional or DAO treasuries—can no...

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Canonical source: https://mlxio.com/crypto/defi-freezes-stolen-funds-crypto-debate

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