Bitcoin Worth $320 Million Taken From BTC Layer 2 Solution by 'White-Hat Hackers' — 'Contact Us on Chain'
Benzinga
Last updated: September 7, 2026
The Liquid Network, a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, reported a significant security incident where white-hat hackers withdrew Bitcoin valued at tens of millions of dollars. The network has stated that the hackers have made contact on-chain to discuss the situation.
- The Liquid Network, a Bitcoin Layer 2 scaling solution, experienced a security breach.
- White-hat hackers reportedly removed Bitcoin worth tens of millions of dollars from the network's wallet.
- The exact amount of Bitcoin withdrawn is stated as being worth $320 million.
- The incident occurred on Sunday, September 6.
- The Liquid Network confirmed the event via its official statement.
- The hackers have initiated communication with the network on-chain.
- Further details regarding the motive or the resolution of the incident were not immediately available.
- The event highlights ongoing security challenges within cryptocurrency infrastructure.
- The Liquid Network aims to facilitate faster and more private Bitcoin transactions.
- This incident could impact user confidence in Layer 2 solutions.
