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Whitehat developer unlocks $2 million stuck in a 2016 Ethereum ICO contract for nine years

Hex37's read

  • Whitehat developer unlocked $2M from a 2016 Ethereum ICO contract.
  • The funds were stuck for nine years for 48 original investors.
  • A security researcher found an integer-overflow flaw in HongCoin contract.

What it means for traders

  • Highlights ongoing risks in older smart contracts, potentially affecting older ICO tokens.
  • Demonstrates the value of security research in recovering lost crypto assets.

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