On February 23, 2024, Axie Infinity co-founder Aleksander Larsen’s personal crypto wallets were compromised, resulting in the theft of 3,248 ETH (approximately $9.7 million).
Breach Details
- Blockchain investigator PeckShield discovered suspicious activity and alerted the community.
- The stolen funds were sent to Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer, to obscure the transaction history.
- The attack was not related to the security of the Ronin bridge or the Axie Infinity chain.
Co-Founder’s Response
- Larsen clarified that the compromised wallet was his and not related to the Ronin chain.
- The hack occurred due to “leaked keys” unrelated to Sky Mavis, the creator company of Axie Infinity.
- Larsen emphasized that the security of the Ronin chain remains intact.
Impact on AXS Price
- The AXS token price remained unaffected by the news of the exploit.
Gratitude and Commitment
- Larsen expressed gratitude for the support received during this difficult time.
- He reaffirmed his commitment to bringing economic freedom to internet users, starting with gamers.
Similar Instances
- In January 2024, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s personal addresses were compromised, resulting in the theft of 213 million XRP.
- Part of the stolen funds was later recovered by the Binance Team.
