ZKSync Recovers $5 Million in Stolen Tokens from Admin Wallet Hack

ZKsync reported that $5 million in stolen tokens from an admin wallet hack has been returned, resolving the incident. Key details include:

  • The hack involved unclaimed tokens from the ZKsync airdrop.
  • The hacker cooperated with ZKsync, returning the funds within a “safe harbor” period and receiving a 10% bounty.
  • The recovered tokens are held by the ZKsync Security Council; their future will be decided through governance.
  • A final investigation report is forthcoming.