Liquid Network gets 3,400 Bitcoin back: Attackers keep 15% as unofficial bounty

Attackers returned approximately 3,400 BTC stolen from the Liquid Network while retaining about 15% as an unofficial bounty. The recovery limits the immediate loss but leaves questions about the network’s security controls, incident response, and the incentives created by negotiated returns. For Bitcoin, the episode highlights continuing custody and bridge-related risks in wrapped or federated BTC systems, rather than a compromise of the Bitcoin base layer.