In a daring move, the hacker responsible for the recent WazirX exploit has transferred “I Hacked WazirX” to Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum address. This action was not aimed at financial gain but rather to flaunt their success. Despite the severity of the breach, the hacker has not reached out to WazirX for a bounty or ransom, suggesting a bold proclamation of their capabilities.
The transaction, detailed on Etherscan, shows the hacker’s intent to make a public statement rather than extort money. As if taking out $235 million from WazirX reserve was not enough by sending the tokens to Vitalik Buterin, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world, the hacker ensured maximum visibility for their message.
The actual motive behind sending tokens to Vitalik Buterin remains unclear and subject to speculation. Some observers suggest that the action could be a tactic to highlight perceived vulnerabilities in WazirX’s security infrastructure or to draw attention to broader issues within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
As of now, Vitalik Buterin has not publicly commented on the incident, leaving further interpretation and analysis to unfold as more information becomes available from WazirX’s investigation and any subsequent developments in the case.
The incident has raised significant concerns within the cryptocurrency community about the exchange’s security protocols and potential vulnerabilities.
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